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Swim with whales, on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea and Papara (27km from PPT)

Location Tahiti, French Polynesia
$173.06
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Between July 20 and November 20, we organize whale-watching trips from Paea marina (Tahiti, 27 km from Papeete). We explore a little-frequented area between Paea and Papara, which gives us the latitude to observe the animals with the greatest respect, since few boats frequent the area. If all conditions are met, our guides can authorize you to swim with the whales, in compliance with the approach rules. We have a listening system on board to listen to the songs of the males.
The guide reserves the right to refuse swimming if safety conditions are not respected. You must be able to swim at least 100m without difficulty with snorkeling equipment (fins, mask, snorkel). Children under 10 years of age will not be allowed in the water, without exception. Please note: new regulations do not allow us to supervise more than 6 swimmers at a time.

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Swim with whales, on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea and Papara (27km from PPT)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Bottled water

Meeting point
NO PICK-UP. The fishing port is located before the 33/27 milestone (27km from PPT/33km from Taravao) in Paea after the ILM research center. You will see our sign Mobydick Tahiti. On weekends, please park on the parking of the school (mountain side).
Return details
NO PICK-UP. The fishing port is located before the 33/27 milestone (27km from PPT/33km from Taravao) in Paea after the ILM research center. You will see our sign Mobydick Tahiti. On weekends, please park on the parking of the school (mountain side).

Between end of July and November, we organize humpback whale watching trips from the marina of Paea (Tahiti). We explore a little frequented area between Paea and the small islands (motu) of Mataiea, further south, which allows us to have the latitude to observe the animals in the greatest respect. If all the conditions are met, our guides can authorize you to swim with the whales, while respecting the rules of approach established by the DIREN. The approach in the water requires a swimming phase for at least 200m, but at a reasonable distance from the whale, we act as a passive observer. However, it is not necessary to get wet to observe or hear the humpback whales, since we have on board a listening system allowing us to broadcast the hypnotic songs of the males.

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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The boarding is immediate, there is no changing room nor office.

    We don"t have pick-up service.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Swim with whales, on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea and Papara (27km from PPT)

    Location Tahiti, French Polynesia
    $173.06
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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