Swim with Humpback Whales

Seven days on the South Pacific island of Mo'orea, snorkeling alongside humpback whales as they migrate from Antarctica to breed and give birth in the warm waters of French Polynesia.

Swimming with humpbacks

One of the few places on Earth

From August to October, humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the warm waters of French Polynesia to breed and give birth. Mo'orea is one of the very few places on the planet where you can legally enter the water with them. We always read the whales first — socializing, resting, or moving — and slip in only when behaviour allows.

Mothers, calves & escorts

Intimate encounters in clear water

Many of the whales we meet are mothers nursing newborn calves, often shadowed by a male escort. Calves are curious and playful; mothers are calm and protective. With clear, deep water and gentle conditions, these encounters are among the most intimate wildlife experiences in the ocean.

The lagoon

Sandbar swims with rays & reef sharks

Between whale days we anchor at the sandbar inside Mo'orea's reef-protected lagoon. The water is clear enough to see your shadow on the sand from the boat. Black-tip reef sharks and stingrays cruise the shallows — a gentle, low-stakes counterweight to the deep-water mornings.

The island

Jagged peaks above a turquoise lagoon

A half-day guided safari takes you through Mo'orea's interior — pineapple plantations, jungle valleys, and viewpoints high above Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay. Evenings are spent at our shared house catching the sunset and trading stories from the day.

Day by day

1. Day 01

   Arrival in Mo''orea

   Take the ferry from Tahiti to Mo''orea. Group pickup at the terminal and check-in to the shared accommodation. Safety briefing for the week, followed by a welcome dinner together.

2. Day 02

   First Day on the Water

   Breakfast at the house, then early departure on the boat to search for humpback whales. Lunch served onboard. Observe from the boat first; enter the water only when whale behavior allows.

3. Day 03

   Whales & the Lagoon

   Full day of whale search. We dock at the sandbar to snorkel with black-tip reef sharks and stingrays in the crystal-clear lagoon.

4. Day 04

   Island Safari

   Half day on the boat with the whales, half day exploring the interior of Mo''orea on a guided safari tour — pineapple plantations, jungle valleys, and viewpoints over Cook''s Bay and Opunohu Bay.

5. Day 05

   Pelagic Encounters

   Another full day searching offshore. Possible encounters with pilot whales, spinner dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, and oceanic white-tip sharks beyond the reef.

6. Day 06

   Final Day on the Water

   Last full day with the whales. Return to shore to catch sunset and enjoy a final dinner together as a group.

7. Day 07

   Departure

   Check out of the accommodation around 10am. Transfer to the ferry for Tahiti or onward travel.