Moorea Humpback Whale Expedition
Mo’orea is one of the most scenically striking islands in French Polynesia.
Located less than 20 Miles from Tahiti, Moorea is the second largest island in the Society Archipelago.
Its name refers to ancient beliefs and marvelous stories: the island owes its name to a yellow (= rea)
lizard (= mo’o) abandoned by its parents and washed ashore. A land of stories and legends, it is the
gateway to Polynesian culture. Its natural landscapes are of great beauty and are enhanced by discreet
and quality tourist infrastructures. The island that is called the “sister island” of Tahiti is also very easy
to access via a 30-60 min ferry ride.
When:
September 6-13
September 20-27
More dates in August and October may be available upon request/demand
Where
Mo'orea, French Polynesia
Price
$3,500
Length
7 Days, 6 Nights and 5 days on the water
Experience
Confident/Strong Swimmer, No freediving or Scuba experience required
-MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
RETURN DATE TO ENTER FRENCH POLYNESIA
-NO VISA REQUIRED- DEPENDING ON YOUR PASSPORT
From August to October humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to French Polynesia
to breed and give birth. French Polynesia is one of the few places in the world where you
can swim with humpback whales. All captains and guides have undergone safety and
regulatory training and provide an ethical and safe experience with whales to minimize any
disruption in their behavior. Behavior is carefully observed and the guide makes the
decision when we are able to carefully enter the water.
Experience
● You will be spending five days in the ocean swimming with humpback whales, as well as a
variety of pelagic species including pilot whales, rough-toothed dolphins, spinner dolphins,
oceanic white-tip sharks. As with any wildlife interaction there is no guarantee on what we
will see, however Mo’orea has a high concentrations of Humpback whales and they are seen
daily
● Photos swimming with stingrays and black tip reef sharks in a shallow clear lagoon
● Sunset and land based photography
● Hiking around Mo’orea to experience the incredible views it offers
● Nightly photo reviews and relaxing at the shared accommodations
● Dinner can be at our accommodations or out on the town
NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
● Shared Accommodation in Mo’orea ● Airfare to and from Tahiti (PPT is the
● 5 days on the water (3 full days & 2 Airport Code)
half day) ● Accommodation & transportation
● Fruit and non-alcoholic drinks on on Tahiti (the main island before you
board the boat get to Mo’oorea)
● 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunches will ● Ferry Transportation from Tahiti to
be made for the boat for full days, Moorea
dinners at the accommodations will ● Alcohol/ Personal snacks
be included, dinners in town are on ● Gratuity for boat captain (tipping is
your own.) encouraged)
● An experienced captain and local ● Travel Medical Insurance (Required)
guide ● Car or scooter if you want to get out
● Digital copies of photos/videos from around the island on your own
the trip
*A Non-Refundable deposit of $1000 to reserve your spot
*The remainder of the payment is due 90 days prior to expedition
About the Trip Leader
John is a dedicated photographer with a ten passion for capturing the underwater world in an artistic
and unique manner. He has traveled the globe using his artistic flair to orchestrate visual narratives that
capture the incredible underwater world in some of the most incredible locations. He particularly
enjoys capturing stunning images of large pelagic marine life such as sharks, cetaceans, manta rays, and
combines their beauty with the raw human element. He has a proven track record of working with
scientific and conservation expeditions to provide the highest quality content for the mission. John is
also a freedive instructor, advanced scuba diver and an emergency room nurse who makes safety a
priority on his expeditions. He hopes his passion will inspire people to explore, protect, and expand
efforts in ocean conservation.
Itinerary
Arrival Day 1
● Take the ferry to Mo’orea.
● Pick up guests at the ferry and check into the accommodation
● Week briefing and welcome dinner
Boat Days 2-6
● Breakfast at the accommodation.
● Head out early on the boat to spend the day searching for humpback whales!
Lunch will be brought on the boat.
● On half days we can snorkel at the lagoon with black tip reef sharks and sting rays, hike or relax at the
villa
● Sunset at the villa, dinner at the villa or in town
Departure Day 7
● Check out of the accommodation around 10am
● Transportation will take you to the ferry to head back to Tahiti
