Whales Watching

The austral winter announces the arrival of humpback whales in Polynesian waters. Marine mammal with the largest migratory cycle in the animal world, the humpback whale comes to enjoy the warm waters of Polynesia to mate, give birth and enjoy the temperate climate of the austral winter, far from the polar cold of the Antarctic.

Its imposing size, grace and legendary song will mark you forever.

Main Features:
(source: Mata Tohora)

• Size: 13 to 16 m
• Weight: 30 to 40 tons
• Longevity: +/- 50 years
• Pigmentation: Dark gray to black back. Flanks black or white. White belly.
• Dentition: 250 to 400 pairs of black baleens (330 on average), with a maximum length of 65 cm and a maximum width of 35 cm
• Food: Krill (+/- from November to June)
• Sexual maturity: 5 years
• Gestation: 10 to 12 months
• Breastfeeding: 6 to 8 months, followed by breastfeeding and feeding during 4 to 6 months
• Reproduction: Every 2 to 3 years

Your Whales Watching Excursion:

• Season of observation: every year, from 1st August to 20th November
• 2 excursions per day (in the morning and in the afternoon)
• Small group (6 max)
• Professional guide and captain
• Soft drink and snack on board
• Neoprene suit will be given to you for comfort and safety
• Fins, mask and snorkel at your disposal
• Required swimwear
• From 2 persons (price displayed for 1 person)
• Possibility to ensure your transfer from your hotel or place of accommodation (contact us)