Find Your Wild
Mo'orea · 17.5°S
Humpback whales, warm water and a week exploring one of the South Pacific's most beautiful islands.
Mo'orea is one of those places that stays with you. The island is beautiful on its own, but between August and November, the surrounding water becomes a home for humpback whales to come to breed, give birth, and raise their calves.
We spend our days looking for whales, watching their behaviour and entering the water when conditions and local regulations allow. Every encounter is different, and the whales always decide the encounters.
Between ocean days, there's time to explore the island, swim, take in the scenery and enjoy being somewhere completely wild.
What the week looks like
Expect early starts, time on the boat and plenty of time in the water when conditions allow. We'll work with our local team to make the most of each day, while keeping the whales' welfare and everyone's safety at the centre of every decision.
You'll need to be a confident swimmer and bring a wetsuit suitable for whale swims. A scuba or freediving certification isn't required; encounters take place while snorkelling at the surface.
- Day 1
Welcome to Mo'orea
Arrive in Mo'orea, check into your accommodation, then relax and organise gear. Polynesian welcome buffet dinner, catered by a local private chef.
- Day 2
Half-day whale swim
Half-day whale swim (4 hours). Evening to explore the island.
- Days 3–5
Full-day whale swims
Three full days on the water (7–8 hours each).
- Day 6
Half-day whale swim
Half-day whale swim (4 hours). Evening to explore the island.
- Day 7
Farewell and departure
Check-out day. Say goodbye to your new family.
What's included
- 7 days / 6 nights' accommodation
- 5 days private boat charter
- Snorkel gear (if needed)
- Lagoon snorkel with sharks and stingrays
- Polynesian welcome buffet dinner
- Lunch on full boat days
- All transport on Mo'orea
- Professional photo and video package
What's not included
- Flights to and from Tahiti (PPT) International Airport
- Some meals
- Ferry to and from Mo'orea
- Tips for the boat crew
- Travel insurance (required)
A quick note about wildlife
These are wild animals in open water, not a scheduled attraction. We time our expeditions to give ourselves the best chance of encounters, but sightings and in-water encounters can never be guaranteed. Sometimes the best decision is to watch from the boat and let the whales carry on undisturbed.