Every year, from august to october, polynesian waters welcome many humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae coming to mate and give birth before returning to the south pole. Download the full account of the society archipelago imma using the fact sheet. Touching and swimming with whales and playing with dolphins in the ocean near the island of moorea in french polynesia. Moorea is a particularly popular place to have small group tours for ocean adventures to see marine wildlife. Swimming with humpback whales in moorea, tahiti and bora bora is very common. During this period, one can encounter these whales around tahiti, solitary or with their offspring. There are 90 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises, known collectively as cetaceans. You will be enthralled by the beauty of the island renowned for its serenity and a striking change of scenery.
Whales of moorea tahiti retreats week 1 and week 2 are now both full. Enjoy the oceanview beauty of moorea and see dolphins and possibly whales within meters of the boat on one of dr. At the core of scientific study and exploration is the desire to understand worlds for which man is not naturally adapted to fit like space or the depth of the ocean. We are pleased to offer the most complete small group private tours to swim with humpback whales in moorea our sightings record is over 80%. However, the indepth commentary and magnificence of moorea s scenic coastline promise a rewarding and memorable experience on those rare occasions when no dolphins or whales are sighted. Then accompanied by a trainer, you will join the dolphin in shallow water to touch. Pooles dolphin and whale tour moorea aktuelle 2020. Swim with humpback whales, dolphins, sharks, rays and all of the amazing marine wildlife here on the island of moorea, french polynesia on a private boat tour with moorea ocean adventures. These programs have been carefully developed with the help and expertise of specialists in order to protect their quality of life managed by a qualified team of veterinarians and trainers. We have been taking whale lovers to the kingdom of tonga since 2004, took our. Moorea dolphin and whales expedition moorea island. When whale watching is not in season you can still do lots of activities on moorea, including snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, as well as sharks and rays. Since 1987, ive had the pleasure of studying and becoming a part of the marine life, culture, and.
Moorea island, french polynesia swim with whales for up to 4 hours a day free. The intelligent sea mammals are sure to excite young and old alike and many honeymooners love to have their photos taken facetoface with smiling dolphins. A unique whale watching expedition with a boat tour providing respectful approach thanks to our 26 years experience. Michael poole is an americanborn biologist who has spent the last 25 years in moorea studying spinner dolphins and whales. French polynesia is one of the few places in the world where you can meet and swim with humpback whales. The weather is warm, but youll want to bring a wind jacket to keep you comfortable on the boat if we head around the island to the west north west sides. All year round you can see pods of acrobatic spinner dolphins, named for their unique habit of leaping out of the water and spinning midair. From july to early november the humpback whales can be found close to the outer reefs as they search for a mate or nurse their young. Doug and trish are insightful and immensely filled with whale and dolphin spirit. Moorea, french polynesia dolphin watching expedition excursion. His knowledge of whale migration made him a renown figure around the island. The lagoon and ocean surrounding moorea, french polynesia is warm and clear, making it one of the best places in the world to swim with and observe humpback whales in the mating and nursery areas. Pooles dolphin and whale tour is located in moorea.
After the whale andor dolphin watch, we will make a stop in the lagoon, on a large white sand bank for safely swimming out among stingrays and reef sharks. Capturerecapture analyses at moorea the primary study site, based on. From december to june, we bring you to meet the resident species of moorea. We are a small company dedicated to fun, personal and informative adventure tours. Pooles dolphin and whale tour in moorea, french polynesia.
Our snorkeling excursion also brings you for swimming with sharks and stingrays and to visit blue lagoon. An expedition of a lifetime with a boat tour providing respectful approach thanks to our 26 years experience. Dolphin and whale watching expeditions is located in moorea. Let us guide you to meet whales, dolphins, sharks, rays and the countless wild species of moorea. The whale s song is one of the wonders of nature, and moorea dolphin expeditions boat is equipped with a hydrophone, so you can enjoy the full experience. Register with dolphin \spirit of hawaii for swimming with dolphins personal growth retreats, and swimming with humpback whales in tonga retreats. Dolphin and whale watching expeditions moorea 2020 all. During the right time of year you can book tours to swim with humpbacks whales and dolphins, as well as other species who may wander by. Our snorkeling excursion also brings you for swimming with sharks and stingrays.
From the enormous blue whale to the tiny vaquita and new zealand dolphin, you will find information and amazing facts about many of these incredible creatures in our species guide. Our snorkeling excursion also brings you for swimming with sharks and stingrays and to visit. The combination of beauty and easy access make moorea one of the most popular destinations in polynesia both for the local and the international clientele. Swim with humpback whales in moorea in the best conditions. For this season, topdive tahiti dive center invites you to join our whales watching tours to observe the migration habits. Moorea ocean adventures private boat tours to swim with. Take a look at our moorea trip planner to schedule your visit to dolphin and whale watching expeditions and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday. Although guarantees cant be made, dolphins are sighted on 95% of all tours and humpback whales are also sighted on 90% of tours during their season. Moorea, the sister island of tahiti, is situated 7 minutes away by plane. The ancient beauty of the land in moorea and the turquoise waters immerse. Dolphin andor whale watching expedition, moorea introduction this is an exciting and educational guided visit where you will have the opportunity to see dolphins in their natural environment. During the educational part, you will learn about marine mammals and particularly about dolphins, their evolution, anatomy and habits. Michael poole dolphin watching trip dolphin and whale.
Times are tough for the travel community right now. Humpback whales are seasonal visitors to moorea, french polynesia. Moorea boat tours whale and dolphin watching and swim. Whale season in moorea is midaugust through to late november. Spinner dolphins, the slightly larger roughtooth dolphins and pilot whales can be seen around moorea, with spinner dolphins regularly swimming inside the reef. Among the many activities at the intercontinental resort and spa moorea and by far the most popular is the moorea dolphin center tel. I was hesitant as i thought the tour might be boring or uneventful and both were not true at all. Welcome to moorea, truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. Observation of cetaceans by tourist operators began in 1990 on moorea and has now. Pooles dolphin and whale tour, moorea on tripadvisor. Learn about these amazing creatures as the boat takes you through the moorea s beautiful scenery. The dolphins live permanently in moorea s waters, and many of are known by name to the research team.
Encounter wild dolphins and whales on an informative ecotour led by marine biologist dr. Humpback whales are also frequently sighted from august through november. Some of the year round residents are acrobatic spinner dolphins, pilot whales, sea birds, sea turtles and flying fish. Society archipelago marine mammal protected areas task force. Commercial companies are required by law to get a special dolphin and whalewatching permit, and they have to respect the. Swim with humpback whales and wild dolphins in moorea. The imma is included in the whale and dolphin national sanctuary under french. Dolphins and whales watching around tahiti topdive. Call 8089875694 or email us to let us know which week you are attending.
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