Tahiti whales, islands, wildlife tour 2021 majestic whale encounters. 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. Aggressive behaviour can occur when whales feel threatened or harassed underwater. Since late april this year, we have spotted the humpback whales of the coast of mooloolaba. 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. Now picture her mother, weighing more than 40 tons and at a maximum. Whale watching has become a true tourist niche product for destinations that, like tahiti and her islands, can offer this activity to their visitors. 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. We really enjoy sharing these amazing encounters with our guests. Season 20192020 rurutu humpbacks fpip another season down. 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. Where to go in french polynesia to swim with whales. The whales leave the islands of tahiti in late october when the newborn calves are strong enough to begin their migration to antarctica.
I worked nicu for 18 years, worked cicu for 7, and was a research nurse for two large pharmaceutical companies. Make sure you are comfortable with a good sound quality before you start. This is a question we get a lot when is whale season. Our first in the premiership with the rurutu humpbacks. Large whale memes real medicine large whale memes nonmedical rackets this message was sent to my wife today. Whale watching and polynesian paradise tahiti tourisme. Whale watch tahiti punaauia 2020 all you need to know. It was for me a really enjoyable season as a lot of the teams are still fairly even. Swimming with a mother and baby humpback, a male not the father follows for some action with the mother. 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. Active whales may consider you a threat during their mating season when males compete for females and engage in rough battles.
On our tours we collect images for local whale conservation programs and we apply that same responsible character to how we observe and interact with the whales. I am travelling to french polynesia at the end of september and i need some advise. We saw some teams start to stake their claim as the bigger sides but its still a case of fine margins with very little money being moved. 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. Swimming with humpback whales in tahiti tours book now. During this period, one can encounter these whales around tahiti and moorea, solitary or with their offspring. When possible we also swim with humpback whales and dolphins in their natural environment. Swimming with humpback whales off moorea tahiti, french. Tahiti saves for downloadingand a maldives database.
Visit tahiti, take a whale watching vacation to tahiti, and enjoy a whale watching trip in tahiti. 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. Whale watching, discovery travel adventures insight guide. Whale watching in tahiti and her islands tahiti travel news. Our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. Tahiti also has a resident population of spinner dolphins that spend their days inside the lagoon.
Encounter whales and sharks, 10 nights,tahiti whale. Throughout the year except during whales season, come to approach and watch dolphins playing near the passes of tahiti. Dr cara miller and her team are working on establishing a longterm dataset for monitoring trends in humpback whale migration through fijian waters. There are few places in the world where you have the chance to swim with humpback whales in their natural environment moorea is one of them. Thanks for joining whale watch tahiti to meet the humpback whales and dolphins here in tahiti, french polynesia. Catch sight of majestic humpback whales in their natural environment on this thrilling 3.
Encounter whales and sharks, 10 nights,tahiti whale tours. 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. 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. Well if you are visiting maui after december 20th through march you are. Swim with your private tour guide to see these magnificent.
Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Majestic whale encounters swim with whales tour and more. Whale watch tahiti offers dolphin watching tours everyday of the year outside of the whale watching season. Enchantment under the sea with whales in tahiti the. Well if you are visiting maui after december 20th through march you are in for a treat. Embark on an unprecedented adventure to discover the humpback whales of french polynesia. Whale watching has become an attraction and even a must see on a global scale. The 10 closest hotels to whale watch tahiti tripadvisor. Whale season tours in bora bora pure snorkeling bora. Private whalewatching and swimming tour in bora bora papeete. This 2016 whale season was very productive, here is a sample of of what we have experienced. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. Humpback whale migration diving rurutu dive discovery tahiti.
We specialize in small group, non invasive tours to observe and photograph the whales and dolphins. If a vessel finds itself within a 300m radius of a whale, the vessel must slow to 4 knots until 300m away. Add to this wonderful adventure some charming resorts. In september, we will travel to the french polynesian island of rurutu for two weeks, twenty degrees south of the equator. Balm, dry, and less humid period between may and october is considered to be the best time to visit tahiti. Hotels near whale watch tahiti, punaauia on tripadvisor. Humpbacks are seen around other islands, but they are only passing through. Divers come from around the world to experience these sacred sea creatures, which, in the. Nov 01, 2016 thanks for joining whale watch tahiti to meet the humpback whales and dolphins here in tahiti, french polynesia. Whale watching in tahiti and her islands tahiti travel. It was the best opportunity for me to dive with them. 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. Every year over the same time period, humpback whales come to french polynesia from antarctica. Since 1991, we have arranged whale watching trips utilizing the best dive and land adventure specialists.
Oct 26, 2015 after many years of travelling, it takes a lot to give you that wow factor. 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. And she was often to be seen during the whale watching season furthering her work in the waters around the islands. Whales in fiji, trends in humpback whale migration through. If the whale approaches someone already in the water, enjoy the encounter but dont swim toward the whale.
Dolphins and whales watching around tahiti topdive. For booking, please go to the page of your tour choice and fill the form cell phone. Escape winter with to go to tahiti french polynesia. At the end of june or in early july, humpback whales come up from antarctica to breed and give birth in the waters surrounding tahiti, moorea, rurutu, and bora bora. Worldwide tourism numbers, expenditures and expanding socioeconomic benefits, erich hoyt, isbn 1901002098. Humpback whale migration diving rurutu dive discovery. International flights arrive at papeete and you need to book an 11minute flight on air tahiti or a 35 minute ferry. Whale season tours in bora bora pure snorkeling bora bora. Some travelers have become real enthusiasts who run the world to see cetaceans wherever they can be seen.
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. This migration to warmer waters will last a month for an estimated 5 to 6 000 km. It starts at the end of june or early july when the atae, also called the whale tree, blossoms to herald the whales arrival in tahitian waters. Best of tahiti 2 people minimum private tour on the lagoon of moorea. Tahiti lagoon paradise tahiti lagoon paradise best. Taufatahi charters offers the best whale swimming experience on tongatapu with the friendliest and most experienced crew. Whale watching trips in north america, patricia corrigan, isbn 1559716835. Our small groups and private boat whale and dolphin watching tours are fun, safe, and respectful of the whales and dolphins. Private tours to swim with whales, dolphins, sharks and ocean wildlife on moorea, french polynesia. 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 during this period, one can encounter these whales around tahiti and moorea, solitary or with their offspring for this season, topdive tahiti dive centers invite you to join our whale watching tours to observe the. Whale watch tahiti is the only dedicated whale watching company in tahiti, french polynesia.
For this season, topdive tahiti dive centers invite you to join our whale watching tours to observe the migration habits of this unique mammal. Scientists estimate that twothirds of the entire north pacific. 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. Documenting the migration patterns of endangered oceania humpback whales is an important component to understanding the recovery, trend and status of this species within our waters. Whale season has always punctuated the year for tahitians. Climb aboard a speedboat for an unforgettable experience learning about humpback whales. Vavau, in our opinion, is the best place in the world for inwater encounters with humpback whales. Live for a few moment with these magnificent and friendly mammal. After many years of travelling, it takes a lot to give you that wow factor. Tahiti humpback tours 2021 swimming with humpback whales in. Encounter wild dolphins and whales on an informative ecotour led by marine biologist dr.
During late october or november, when the newborn calves are strong enough, humpbacks. Our big, beautiful friends are beginning their migration north to the warmer waters of the pacific to. Snorkeling with whales in tahiti adrenaline hunter. The weather is warm, but youll want to bring a wind jacket to keep you comfortable on the boat. Member companies depart from 19 different ports in washington state and british columbia, educating and inspiring nearly half a million visitors every year. The peak season for swimming with whales in tahiti and other islands in french polynesia is midaugust to the end of october.
Sadly, the whale and wildlife centre she helped to establish on raro closed in 2017 and she too is now seriously ill. 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. Humpback whales of the south pacific with joan ocean in tahiti, french polynesia. Download our tour brochure below for more information.
End july to october, is the season for the humpback whales migrate to french polynesia. Swim with lagoon and ocean animals on a private boat tour. In order to maximize chances to see whales, topdive propose tours from september to the end. 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.
Tahiti is well known for its cultured pearl production, but moorea is a small island with a population of around 17,000 people, but i swear there must be 100 pearl shops on the island. The humpback whale nursery moorea, tahiti french polynesia. Swimming with whales in tahiti weighing up to a ton and about the length of a vw bus 1015 feet, a baby humpback whale nosing up beside you is a breathtaking experience. Austral winter is known as a peak tourist season and lures travellers from all over the world to catch pearl harvest. Majestic whale encounters is one of the most unique whale swim tour operators in the world. We offer personally escorted, small whale swimming group tours in moorea, as this island is known as. 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.
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