Moorea Humpback Whale Expedition
Join me on a lifetime opportunity to swim with humpback whales and explore the beautiful island of Moorea in the South Pacific.
Location
Moorea, only a 30-minute ferry ride from Tahiti is an extremely magical place where you can swim alongside majestic humpback whales! Every year, humpback whale populations migrate north from Antarctica to the South Pacific, seeking the warm waters of French Polynesia to nurture their newborn calves.
Excursion
Embark with me on a 7-day journey with me, including 5 days swimming among these incredible ocean giants. No SCUBA certification is required for this adventure.
We will have a private boat with only 5 clients, me, an experienced local captain, and a trained local whale tour guide. This will give us the freedom to go wherever we want around the island and do other activities as well! The fewer people the better the experience!
PHOTOGRAPHY
On top of the incredible experience, I will be giving a Photography Workshop teaching you the ins and outs of underwater and whale photography. There will be one-on-one instruction and I will be there the whole way helping you out.
My photos from the trip will also be available digitally for you to access at any time. So, you will not only have the experience of a lifetime but you will also have a professional photographer documenting the whole experience
Itinerary:
September 1: Arrival day
Arive in Tahiti (PPT) and get ferry to Moorea. Upon Arrival to PPT there will be transportation to take you to the AirBNB.
We will brief what the plans are for the week and explain all the safety and information about the whales during this time. Also, will help out with any photography questions and instructions.
Relax and self explore
Group Dinner
September 2-6: Whale Boat Days (The Fun stuff)
5 Full days of searching for Humpbacks and other wildlife to swim with and interact with.
Starts at 7:30/8am with the boat picking us up from the Airbnb and goes until we get tired or Sunset.
Once dropped off we can all go over the day and some photographs and then get ready for dinner at a local spot.
September 7: Departure Day
Relax in the morning, If up for it maybe sunrise in the pineapple fields.
Check out at 10am
Transportation to Ferry (You don’t have to leave Moorea and we can figure out a way to get you to your next accommodation)
Inclusions
5 Full days on the ocean looking for humpback whales and other marine life
Waterfront Accommodation
Digital access to photos taken by me on the trip for you to keep
Photography Course
Experienced Local Guide and captain
Non-alcoholic drinks on board
Lunch on the Boat
Dinners
Other fun activities
Exclusions
Airfare and Transport to destination
Gratuities
Additional expenses (alcoholic drinks, gifts, personal expenses)
Travel Insurance (Required)
What to bring
Rash vest, or thermal top, wetsuit if you get cold.
Swimsuits
Mask
Snorkel
Fins
Wet weather jacket (lightweight water proof/windproof shell)
Camera! (Under waterhousing if you have it)
Experience
There is no SCUBA on these expeditions, so all you need is the ability to swim with a mask, snorkel, and fins. While prior free-diving expertise is not necessary, participants should possess strong swimming abilities and feel at ease snorkeling in the deep blue ocean, as we anticipate swimming at least 100m to reach the whales.
Additoinal Info
This getaway is designed for individuals who harbor a deep love and reverence for the ocean.
Mo’orea adheres to regulations that prioritize the well-being of the whales by allowing them ample time to rest upon their arrival and before their departure. Throughout our excursions, we will carefully observe the whales' behavior before entering the water. Our approach is to let the whales guide our interactions, emphasizing spending a significant portion of our time on the water to maximize the likelihood of extraordinary encounters.
A portion of the profits will be donated to a local charity to help the children on the island and to preserve their culture. I’m also, only supporting local businesses and tours for this as well because I want to give back to the island that I love.
Pricing
$4995 USD per person for the whole adventure
**(50% Non-Refundable deposit is due at booking and the remainder is dude 90 days prior to September 1st)
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