Humpback whale swimming just below the surface in Moorea
Moorea Expedition · French Polynesia · 2027

Swim with humpback whales in Moorea

Every year they travel from Antarctica to the warm waters of French Polynesia. We'll be there with them.

See 2027 dates $4,500 · 7 days · Max. 5 guests
Humpback whale seen from below near the surface

Humpback Whales

One of the best places in the world to swim with humpbacks. Every year they migrate here from Antarctica to mate, give birth and nurse their calves.

Oceanic whitetip shark with pilot fish in blue water

Oceanic Whitetip

Locals call it “Parata”. One of the hardest sharks to see anywhere in the world, but here it is a regular. One of the coolest sharks in the ocean.

Group of pilot whales swimming in deep blue water

Pilot Whales

They travel in big family groups, on their own or right alongside the humpbacks. One of the best interactions you can have in the water.

Rough-toothed dolphin swimming in blue water

Rough-toothed Dolphins

Sometimes we find them together with the pilot whales, the humpbacks and even the oceanic whitetips.

Snorkeler with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks in the Moorea lagoon

Reef Sharks & Stingrays

Every day in Moorea, in the most beautiful lagoon in the world, you can see blacktip reef sharks and stingrays in crystal-clear water.

Humpbacks. And much more.

The whales are the reason we go, but the ocean around Moorea usually gives us more: pilot whales, spinner and rough-toothed dolphins, oceanic whitetip sharks, and stingrays and reef sharks in the lagoon. And out of the water, Moorea is one of the most beautiful islands on the planet: green volcanic peaks, turquoise lagoons and waterfalls hidden in the rainforest. We rent our own car so we can explore it together, so you don't just see the ocean, you see the island too.

2027 Departures

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One trip you will remember forever.

Every August to October, southern humpback whales leave the cold waters of Antarctica and travel to the warm waters of French Polynesia to rest, mate, give birth and nurse their calves. That gives us a unique chance to get in the water with them.

We spend our days on the ocean looking for the best encounters: mothers with their babies, male singers, heat runs (a group of males racing each other to win a female) and many other humpback behaviors. Between water days we explore the island too. Unlike most groups, who stay stuck in the same place the whole trip, we rent our own car and move around Moorea on our own, from its lookouts and waterfalls to its mountain trails, to see all the beauty this island has to offer.

Your experience will be with BlueKings, a company that has been taking travelers to Moorea for more than 3 years and has shared this expedition with dozens of people. We work hand in hand with local guides and captains from Moorea. We only support local tourism. And we keep the group small, only 5 guests, so everyone gets in the water.

Swimmer next to a humpback whale Aerial view of a lookout over the Moorea lagoon Palm tree over the water in Moorea Young humpback whale near the surface
Why BlueKings

Why go with us?

Six reasons to make this expedition with us.

Small group, boutique experienceOnly 5 guests per departure. Other operators take bigger groups, and some guests have to wait on the boat during an encounter. With us, everyone gets in the water at the same time.
Days on the oceanFull days in the water looking for the whales, with a lunch break on the boat.
Local experts onlyWe work side by side with local guides and captains from Moorea. We only support local tourism.
Ethical encountersWe never force an interaction. We respect the whales' space and always let them decide how close they want to be.
Everything arranged for you6 nights in your own single room, the boat days and our own rental car. Unlike other operators, we get around on our own to explore the island: hikes, waterfalls and lookouts. You just enjoy it.
Get all the contentEvery day we film and photograph the encounters, and the whole group gets all of it. It's shared content from the trip, not a private photo shoot.
Who is this trip for

No certification needed. All levels welcome.

This is a snorkeling trip, open to everyone. You don't need any license or diving certification, and you don't need to be an expert. Beginners are welcome.

We do recommend being comfortable in the water and having some snorkeling experience. If you want to arrive better prepared, we can recommend classes before the trip.

Snorkeling onlyNo certificationAll levels