Up close and personal polynesia has been declared a marine mammal sanctuary and there has been a moratorium on whalehunting since 1986. Humpback whales make their annual journey to hawaii between the months of november and april whale season, and the big island is our favorite of the hawaiian islands to see them. Whale season tours in bora bora pure snorkeling bora. Whalewatching is regulated and a permit has been required since 2002. Swim with lagoon and ocean animals on a private boat tour. Humpback whales migration,rurutu,tahiti whale tours dive. Whale season arguably the best time to visit hawaii given the level of activity in the water, whale watching season in hawaii is arguably one of the most popular times to visit, and if you venture out on the water in winter on a whale watching tour or a kayak, be sure to have your camera ready and a healthy sense of adventure, since a time. For this season, topdive tahiti dive centers invite you to join our whale watching tours to observe the migration habits of this unique mammal. I am travelling to french polynesia at the end of september and i need some advise. Our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. Mark wessels luckily, tahiti is not a difficult trip.
Whale watching season humpback whales spend 5 months in the islands of tahiti to breed and give birth. In september, we will travel to the french polynesian island of rurutu for two weeks, twenty degrees south of the equator. Dolphins and whales watching around tahiti topdive. Majestic whale encounters is one of the most unique whale swim tour operators in the world. Snorkeling with whales in tahiti adrenaline hunter. Join our knowledgeable and experienced biologist guide and cameraman during the peak season to swim with humpback whales from midaugust through october. Farrowing usually occurs in september in tahiti and moorea or rurutu in austral islands. Whale watching complies with strict local regulations. Whale watch tahiti offers dolphin watching tours everyday of the year outside of the whale watching season. Seeing one of these 40ton, 40foot long giants breach the water is an unforgettable sight. Where to go in french polynesia to swim with whales. Active whales may consider you a threat during their mating season when males compete for females and engage in rough battles.
Moorea island, french polynesia swim with whales for up to 4 hours a day free. Divers come from around the world to experience these sacred sea creatures, which, in the islands of tahiti, hold a place of reverence among the gods. Live for a few moment with these magnificent and friendly mammal that just waiting to amaze you. Some travelers have become real enthusiasts who run the world to see cetaceans wherever they can be seen.
Learn how the whales travel to the warm waters of french polynesia during their annual migration august to october and if youre lucky, witness whales and dolphins as they feed and play around. We are very conveniently located in nukualofa, tonga tapu the capital of the more info. We specialize in small group, non invasive tours to observe and photograph the whales and dolphins. The weather is warm, but youll want to bring a wind jacket to keep you comfortable on the boat. Sadly, the whale and wildlife centre she helped to establish on raro closed in 2017 and she too is now seriously ill. This really is as exciting as it sounds with responsible whale watching paramount to creating a successful and enjoyable experience for both animals and travellers. Enchantment under the sea with whales in tahiti the. The peak season for swimming with whales in tahiti and other islands in french polynesia is midaugust to the end of october. During this period, one can encounter these whales around tahiti and moorea, solitary or with their offspring.
Well if you are visiting maui after december 20th through march you are in for a treat. Tahiti lagoon paradise tahiti lagoon paradise best. From august to october, topdive tahiti invites you to join a whale watching tours to observe the migration habits of this unique mammal. Austral winter is known as a peak tourist season and lures travellers from all over the world to catch pearl harvest season, watch sharks, and do some diving and surfing. Private tours to swim with whales, dolphins, sharks and ocean wildlife on moorea, french polynesia. A few minutes from the island of tahiti by plane, and only thirty minutes by highspeed catamaran, moorea soars magically out of the ocean in an explosion of green velvet what you would imagine a south seas island to be. We are holding the dream to operate our tours in 2020. This migration to warmer waters will last a month for an estimated 5 to 6 000 km. Majestic whale encounters swim with whales tour and more. Swim with humpback whales in the most beautiful part of the world tahiti. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in tahiti, french polynesia on tripadvisor. Their soul purpose is to take our guests on a journey to swim with whales in tonga, tahiti or norway for the experience of a lifetime. Blue water explorer ltd is a tongan based company that specialise in guided swims with humpback whales from july through to october each year. Whale watching in tahiti and her islands tahiti travel news.
Download our tour brochure below for more information. Humpback whale migration diving rurutu dive discovery. Our big, beautiful friends are beginning their migration north to the warmer waters of the pacific to. Dive discovery presents snorkeling, swimming with humpback whales during migration in rurutu, tahiti. Tahiti humpback tours 2020 swimming with humpback whales in.
Swimming with a mother and baby humpback, a male not the father follows for some action with the mother. Swimming with humpback whales off moorea tahiti, french. From the end of june or early july, humpback whales come up from antarctica to breed and give birth in the waters surrounding tahiti, moorea, rurutu, and bora bora. We offer personally escorted, small whale swimming group tours in moorea, as this island is known as the humpback whale nursery and has the most humpback whales in the area during the season in french polynesia. Tahiti also has a resident population of spinner dolphins that spend their days inside the lagoon.
It depends on the change of seasons, water temp and storms up in alaska, but as soon as the water gets too cold the humpback whales make their annual visit to maui. Visit tahiti, take a whale watching vacation to tahiti, and enjoy a whale watching trip in tahiti. Private whalewatching en zwemmen tour in bora bora papeete. Since 1991, we have arranged whale watching trips utilizing the best dive and land adventure specialists. Just as our idyllic weather welcomes tourists from around the world, the warm and shallow waters surrounding the hawaiian islands are a favorite destination for kohola, or humpback whales.
Since late april this year, we have spotted the humpback whales of the coast of mooloolaba. If you do not have time to go to rurutu, between august 1st and october 31st you can, for example, organise a private excursion in tahiti with a diving monitor to look for the humpback whales. All vessels both private and commercial, underpower or undersail, operating within the vavau group during whalewatching season must take care to remain outside a 300m radius of a sighted whale. The 15 best things to do in tahiti coronavirus update. After many years of travelling, it takes a lot to give you that wow factor. The peak season is between midaugust and late october. When possible we also swim with humpback whales and dolphins in. Scientists estimate that twothirds of the entire north pacific humpback whale population return to hawaii to breed, calve and nurse their young. You can swim with whales in moorea and bora bora too. Whale watch tahiti is the only dedicated whale watching company in tahiti, french polynesia. It was the best opportunity for me to dive with them.
Private whalewatching en zwemmen tour in bora bora. Vavau, in our opinion, is the best place in the world for inwater encounters with humpback whales. Many providers will be delighted to guide you through this great adventure in tahiti and moorea. This is a question we get a lot when is whale season. Whale season tours in bora bora, pure snorkeling bora bora. You must add 1 as a minimum quantity to buy this product. Since 1991, we have arranged trips to exotic locations utilizing the best dive and land adventure specialists. If the whale approaches someone already in the water, enjoy the encounter but dont swim toward the whale. Oct 26, 2015 after many years of travelling, it takes a lot to give you that wow factor. Youll journey outside the barrier reef into the open ocean to observe these gentle giants. Whale season tours in bora bora, get the chance to observe the wings of the sea each year, from late july through midnovember, humpback whales migrate, from the antarctic waters, to the warm waters of french polynesia. Whale watching has become an attraction and even a must see on a global scale. Whale watching in tahiti and her islands tahiti travel.
Every year over the same time period, humpback whales come to french polynesia from antarctica. End july to october, is the season for the humpback whales migrate to french polynesia. Swimming with whales in tahiti is an unforgettable experience. Franck reminds us of the mains rules of whales watching. Aggressive behaviour can occur when whales feel threatened or harassed underwater. We have been arranging whale encounters for the last 16 years all around the world. Other great islands for whale watching are maui and kauai.
In polynesia, the whale season lasts about four months from july to november. In order to maximize chances to see whales, topdive propose tours from september to the end. When is the best time of year to go whale watching. Humpback whale migration diving rurutu dive discovery tahiti. And she was often to be seen during the whale watching season furthering her work in the waters around the islands. These gentle giants come to the warm hawaiian waters every year to breed and give birth to new calves. Throughout the year except during whales season, come to approach and watch dolphins playing near the passes of tahiti. Encounter wild dolphins and whales on an informative ecotour led by marine biologist dr.
Whale watching on oahu graceful and gentle giants of the ocean, arching, breaching, and frolicking, hawaiis humpback whales take center stage during whale season. Whales fast throughout this period that they entirely devote to giving birth to their fragile babies, then to feeding, watching and protecting them. When possible we also swim with humpback whales and dolphins in their natural environment. Humpbacks are seen around other islands, but they are only passing through. And honestly, if its so close to the end of the whale season that the likelihood of seeing whales is marginal, i think its unreasonable to. The humpback whales will spend 3 to 4 months there, during which the males will search for mates and gestating females will give birth the calm waters of rurutu, part of the austral islands, appeal to certain whales in search of a tranquil environment. In addition to the migratory birds, several other famous animal species inhabit the islands. Humpback whales migration,rurutu,tahiti whale tours. Embark on a unique whale watching experience in bora bora. Balm, dry, and less humid period between may and october is considered to be the best time to visit tahiti. Description of swim with humpback whales in tahiti there can be few other exotic adventures that stand up to a week or nine days of whale watching in tahiti. Pleased to share a few sample of some whale watching sessions we did this 2015 season with our guests between july and november.
Objectively, french polynesia is just the best place to carry out this fantastic activity. The humpback whale nursery moorea, tahiti french polynesia. The best time to visit french polynesia depends on whether youre tied to the school vacations or not as december and january, especially, can get a bit busier and more expensive. Escape winter with to go to tahiti french polynesia. As a cetacean whale sanctuary since may 2002, all whales of french polynesia are protected. Three whale pictures above, above left, nan hauser. From december to may, you may catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola humpback whale off the island of hawaiis shorelines. Humpback whales of the south pacific with joan ocean in tahiti, french polynesia. Tahiti whales, islands, wildlife tour 2021 majestic whale encounters. Weather and sea conditions permitting, you may also have the opportunity to swim with them. For booking, please go to the page of your tour choice and fill the form cell phone.
Catch sight of majestic humpback whales in their natural environment on this thrilling 3. During late october or november, when the newborn calves are strong enough, humpback whales migrate back to antarctica. A humpback whale approaches the surface during a snorkeling trip off the north shore of moorea in tahiti. If a vessel finds itself within a 300m radius of a whale, the vessel must slow to 4 knots until 300m away. All vessels both private and commercial, underpower or undersail, operating within the vavau group during whale watching season must take care to remain outside a 300m radius of a sighted whale. May 15, 2018 our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. The magic happens when a whale approaches your group to let you admire its magnificence.
August to october is the best time to visit for whale watching with allyearround warmth a real draw for tropical fish so dont forget your mask and flippers. Welcome to the kingdom of tonga and the best place in the world to swim with humpback whales. Whale watch tahiti punaauia 2020 all you need to know. And for those lucky enough to experience this once in a lifetime influx of such extraordinary creatures these sea stars offer performances worthy of oscars, it is truly a. Whale watching boat tours and diy guide big island.
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