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Whale snorkeling trip

Available on 20 Jul

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Key info

  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, French
  • Max. 6 divers / guide
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

You then embark on a journey along the east coast of Moorea, searching for whales present during the season. Once an animal is spotted, the team observes its behavior from the boat and determines if a swim is possible.

  • Snorkeling is best when conditions are favorable.
  • Possible encounters with mothers, calves, singers, or groups of adults.
  • Biological and behavioral explanations by the team
  • Small group for a respectful and safe approach
  • Strict adherence to Polynesian approach rules (distance, behavior, number of launches)

Dive center

Iaora Diving

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Bienvenue à Ia Ora Diving et découvrez la magie des fonds marins de Moorea.

Le centre de plongée PADI  du Sofitel Moorea KIA Ora Beach Resort est situé sur l’une des plus belles plages de l’île. Nous vous accueillons dans une ambiance conviviale et professionnelle pour explorer les merveilles sous-marines de la côte est de Moorea.

Nous sommes le seul centre de l’île à plonger sur les sites de la côte est, ce qui nous permet d’être seuls sur site dans un environnement préservé, où le corail et la faune marine sont protégés.

Notre équipe d’instructeurs PADI expérimentés vous accompagne dans toutes vos aventures aquatiques :

  • Baptêmes pour découvrir la plongée en toute sécurité

  • Formations PADI de tous niveaux, du débutant au plongeur professionnel

  • Refresh / ReActivate pour reprendre confiance après une pause

  • Plongées exploration sur des sites préservés, riches en faune et flore

  • Excursions baleines (de juillet à novembre) pour vivre un moment unique

Chez Ia Ora Diving, la sécurité est une priorité absolue : nous utilisons un matériel entretenu avec soin, respectons les standards PADI et avons toujours un capitaine à bord pour assurer la sécurité surface pendant vos plongées.

Que vous soyez plongeur certifié, débutant ou en reprise, nous vous garantissons une expérience inoubliable au cœur du lagon et en pleine mer.

Rejoignez-nous et vivez la Polynésie autrement… sous l’eau !

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort

Address: 9387 Km from your location
Kia Ora Sofitel, Plk 1 Teavaro, Moorea, No State, 98728, French Polynesia

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • Mask/snorkel
  • Fins (full foot)
  • Wetsuit (shorty)
  • Wetsuit (3mm)
  • Wetsuit (5mm)
  • Surface interval refreshments

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 12+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None

What to expect

Your adventure begins at the Ia Ora Diving center , on the beach of the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea. Our team welcomes you, equips you with snorkeling gear, and briefs you on the rules of approach, safety, and respectful behavior to adopt around humpback whales.

You then embark on a journey along the east coast of Moorea, searching for whales present during the season. Once an animal is spotted, the team observes its behavior from the boat and determines if a safe entry into the water is possible, in accordance with local regulations.

When conditions permit, you will enter the water accompanied by your guide for a snorkeling experience , without ever disturbing the animals. You will be able to see whales swimming, surfacing to breathe, hear their sounds, and sometimes observe mothers with their calves.

Between each observation, the boat remains on active watch while offering you a moment of relaxation and explanations about whale behavior and their migration.


Other Information

Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

The meeting point is directly at the Ia Ora Diving center, located on the beach of the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea. Upon arrival, follow the signs to the water sports activities: our center is next to the jetty, right on the sand.

Address: Kia Ora Sofitel, Plk 1 Teavaro, Moorea, No State, 98728, French Polynesia

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity
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