Tahiti whale watching swims with whales
5.0 / 5 · 2 traveler reviews
It's 7:30 in the morning, the lagoon still grey with sleep. You get on board and count: one, two... six. That's it. No group stepping on it, no waiting. Just you, and a Guide who knows these waters like a loved face. Under the hull, you dip a hydrophone — and silence becomes a song. Serious, ancient: a male, invisible, under your feet. Farther away, a mother, who came from Antarctica to give birth in these warm waters. She's not here for you, she's here for her little one. And perhaps that's what's most upsetting: to be a discreet witness to a moment we let you share. If conditions permit, you slide into the water. A few meters away, a huge shape moves, slow, unreal. Fifteen meters. Twenty tons. One eye looking at you, one second. You're not breathing. You'll never tell it quite right then. You'll have to say, "I was there." Six. No more. The season lasts a few months. The seats, a few minutes.
What’s included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Not included
- Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
When you enter the Marina Taina de Punaauia, go around the Caretaker Cabin and head towards the dry harbour (boats up), at the end, turn right and go to the back parking lot. The boat is waiting for you at the dock, right next door
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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