Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea
Overview
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4 hours
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We offer a unique humpback whale watching experience on Moorea Island, with a limited and personalized approach to ensure comfort, safety and respect for animals.
What sets us apart:
ONLY 6 PEOPLE are allowed to swim in the water with the whales, always accompanied by an experienced and Certified local Guide.
4 additional people can participate in the excursion as observers from the boat, at a reduced rate.
This formula allows everyone to live the experience according to their desires, while maintaining a peaceful and privileged atmosphere on board.
The objective: an authentic meeting, supervised, and in small committee, to create lasting memories in total respect for marine nature.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Combination rental is available on request (1,500 XPF per person, to be paid locally). Please inform us at the time of Reservation if you wish to rent one. Aboard a new and comfortable boat, go in search of the humpback whales, the peaceful giants that return to their birthplace in the warm waters of Moorea every year. It is an intimate encounter with nature, guided by an experienced captain and a local Guide, both deeply rooted in Polynesian culture and animated by a deep respect for life. Each trip is unique, dictated by the ocean. The respectful launch will offer you a rare and upsetting immersion. Back in the turquoise lagoon, a tray of tropical fruits and a cold or hot drink await you on board. All in a soft musical atmosphere, rocked by Moorea colors. - 4h tour: 7h to 11h or 12h30 to 16h30 - 6 people maximum - Drinks and snacks included - Internet connection offered during the tour
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals
Options
WHALE OBSERVATION OF THE VESSEL
WITHOUT SWIMMING
Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excursion, unforgettable
lucd370,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most beautiful excursion, that we made the team at the top, super nice who knows the fauna and flora perfectly that made us snorke in beautiful places. We ate on a small private island in an idyllic setting and a traditional qualitative and too hearty meal. I highly recommend the team, and again thank you for this unforgettable experience.
Amazing Experience! Made our honeymoon!
H8514HIseanl,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible experience!!! My wife actually found this company on Reddit. They should be more well known because they are amazing. At first I was unsure but we read the reviews and tried it out. This was one of the highlights of our honeymoon trip and a once in a lifetime experience. We saw 2-3 whales in the water up close and got great photos and footage. Also saw a bunch of whales from the boat. Remarkable experience. It was also harder to swim in the ocean against the current then I thought and I am an experienced swimmer. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and would recommend to anyone.
Fantastic whales experience
Graham C,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience. Comprehensive and clear briefing, all rules adhered to and felt very safe. Explanations of whales behaviour was excellent. 4 encounters in the water, magical. 1 male, 2 females, 2 calves. I got some great footage myself. Highly recommend. Boat got me back to cruiseline in time too.
Perfect Whale encounter
GrahamCurtis1103,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super clear briefing. Felt very safe and well informed commentary. Fantastic encounters with the whales, very respectful and stuck to the rules. Highly recommended tour. Helped me with taxi back to cruiseship.
The most incredible experience
123shawniem,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely amazing! The guides gave in depth education on the whales and made the experience so amazing. We were so lucky and got to swim with a mama and calf. By far the coolest experience ever. Guides were great, knowledgeable, respectful, and so kind. Made our honeymoon amazing! They only take 6 swimmers due to regulations, which is awesome because some other companies will do 12 - 2 groups of 6. This was a local husband/wife duo, they are so fun! Guides have a GoPro they will share the photos with you as well. You will have the best time! Book this tour!
Great experience
TedH353,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was knowledgeable and answered all questions before and on the way out in the boat. Once in the water, everyone stayed together as we explored.
Amazing excursion
AndreH1978,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Veroaii and Ave are just amazing. High skilled, a lot of enthusiasm, and lot of fun :-) If you looking for a operator to make a whale trip with, moorea reo is the one. Thumps up
Best of the best!
contentlovek,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best experience I had on my trip to Moorea and Tahiti. It exceeded my expectations in so many ways. Top reason: our guides Averii, who captained, and Veroarii, who was in the water with us. Super knowledgeable, chill, and absolutely on top of every aspect of the trip. The safety briefing was on point, and their concern for everyone’s safety and the whale’s safety was obvious. I went in the afternoon w a small group of 6 in the first week of Oct. We found amenable whales right away. The swimming was intense in that we were in the water and on the move for a while. One member our party was not the most confident swimmer and had a little panic in the water. The way this was handled (kindly, firmly, and competently) was super - Veroarii put her on the safety board and essentially towed her for that portion of the adventure which meant that everyone got to hang with whales. He took video and was kind enough to share it afterwards. And after an hour in the water with whales, we regrouped and went snorkeling at the small private moto thats near the harbor and used to be a fish preserve - an additional bonus and some of the best snorkeling I did in FP. Theor overall concern for everyone realky stood out, as did their overwater boating and guiding skills. If you’re going to go, go with these people. They’re the best.
Amazing experience!!!
MariaRenee S,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved it!! Swimming with whales was something I never thought I'd do and the Moorea Reo crew did an amazing job to make it possible. Our guide had tons of experience and knew exactly when and how to move around to be able to see the whales. We even saw the whale jumping up high right in front of us and that was breathtaking. I highly recommend Moorea Reo, I would totally trust them again because they definitely have a lot of experience.
Great experience!
Marco R,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized, good boot and equipment. Great guide who takes pride in what he does. Did everything to give us a once in a lifetime experience!!! Certainly book these guys!!
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