French Polynesia is one of the few places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales. From July to November, whales visit this islands to nurse their young or in search of a mating partner.

You have a high chance of in-water encounters. This will be determined by the guide, depending on the situation every day. To increase our chance of swimming with them, we will do 6 full days searching for humpback whales and other marine species.

The safety of our guests and the marine life is our No. 1 priority. Although our primary focus will be to find the humpback whales, there is also the chance to encounter different marine species.

 To maximize photographic opportunities our guide will determine how many people will enter the water at the same time. Our small groups increases the chance of duration of this encounters.

LOCATION 

French Polynesia 

*Final destination will be disclosed once trip is secured with a deposit.

DURATION 

8 days/ 7 nights

LODGING 

Basic accommodation on double occupancy, clean and comfortable at hotel.

*Single occupancy available at an extra cost and subject to availability.

ACTIVITY 

6 days of snorkeling with humpback whales

GUESTS 

Max. 5 guests plus staff.

COST

$5,500.00 USD per person

Every participant must be fit for swimming and snorkeling No scuba certification required 

No scuba certification required

Expect to spend long hours on boats 

Snorkeling is done in the open ocean, we recommend to bring good fins, a snorkel and a mask

*You have to be able to get back on the boat with a ladder

Surface temperature: 81 F/ 28 C 

Water temperature: Average75-77 F - 24-25 C 

Visibility: ranging from 30 - 120 ft/ 10 - 40 mts

You will need to fly to Papeete International Airport (PPT) to get to French Polynesia. For our final destination you will need to book a domestic flight with Air Tahiti www.airtahiti.com

Flight arrangements on your own, domestic flights for final destination can be arranged for you upon request. Cost for domestic flights approx. $600.00 USD round trip.

We will be staying in a small island in French Polynesia where we’ll provide everything needed for the trip, keeping in mind some services might be slower or not accessible to what you are used to.

Basic accommodation is based on double occupancy. The accommodation is basic, clean and safe with hot water.

Single occupancy is available at an extra cost depending on hotel availability. Free wifi at hotel although at times wifi access may be poor or non existent.

We will use a boat with shade and ladder to get back on the boat. You will be required to follow the captain’s instructions on the boat at all times.

We will spend long hours on the boat and we’ll be exposed to the sun. Bring sea sickness medication if needed, ocean conditions can get rough, rash guard, hat and sunglasses and a boat coat. (Wet weather jacket (lightweight water proof/windproof shell)

A 30% non-refundable deposit will hold your space on the expedition.  

Balance is due 3 months prior to the trip.     

If you are unable to arrive on time to the hotel/boarding the boat or are subject to an early departure, there will be a full charge.   

DAN insurance or equivalent is mandatory.  

Travel insurance with full coverage of expenses is mandatory.