Respectful Whale Safari on Tahiti’s Wild Coast (6 Swimmers Max)

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Go on a wildlife safari to encounter humpback whales between Paea and Mataiea, an area that remains relatively unexplored (we are the only operator departing from Paea!) Our experienced and passionate guides will provide you with information about their biology and will supervise you if in-water encounters are possible, with the utmost respect for the approach regulations established by the DIREN.

You will board Stenella, a recent, comfortable and spacious 28' boat.

What our visitors particularly appreciate:

* A preserved and little-explored area
* Deep respect for the animals and their environment
* Experienced and passionate guides
* A comfortable and spacious 28-foot boat
* A family-run, small-scale business

Options

Swimmer

Private boat

Passenger only (no swimmer)

What's included

Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Coffee and/or Tea

No pick-up service

What to expect

Please note: in case of unfavorable weather conditions, we will depart from Taina Marina in Punaauia.

During this 4-hour excursion in the open ocean, we search for humpback whales in a little-frequented area between Paea and Papara, allowing us to approach them with the utmost respect. If all the conditions are met, our guides may allow you to swim with the whales. We have a hydrophone on board so you can listen to the males singing.

Swim with the whales? Yes, it is possible, under certain conditions and at the guide’s discretion. In-water encounters are neither mandatory nor systematic. They require an analysis of the whales’ behavior, good physical fitness, and favorable sea conditions.

PASSIVE OBSERVATION is our priority: a gentle and discreet “step-by-step” approach, allowing the animal to choose whether or not to come and meet us!

The “6 swimmers max” boat can also accommodate observers, with a maximum of 12 passengers in total.

For those on a tighter budget, we also offer “12 swimmers max” boats with rotating groups. We also offer private boat trips.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our main departure point is located at the Paea fishing harbour (PK 26.7) In case of unfavorable weather conditions, we will have to depart from Taina Marina (Punaauia). These locations are 15 km apart. Only in the event of a change of departure port will we notify you 24 hours in advance.

End point

Our main departure point is located at the Paea fishing harbour (PK 26.7) In case of unfavorable weather conditions, we will have to depart from Taina Marina (Punaauia). These locations are 15 km apart. Only in the event of a change of departure port will we notify you 24 hours in advance.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We have 2 port departure : Paea and Punaauia (if poor conditions at Paea) The boarding is immediate, there is no changing room nor office. We don"t have pick-up service.
We have 2 options : watchers or swimmer We have also a 12 swimmers (max) boat
Swimmers must be in good physical condition and be comfortable using snorkeling equipment.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9 (47)