FRENCH POLYNESIA EXPEDITION
Join us on a once in a lifetime experience and find yourself in the water with Humpback whales and other marine life in the pristine waters of French Polynesia while learning more about ocean conservation with us !
Where?
Mo’orea, French Polynesia
When?
Expeditions will take place from the 1st of September until the 7th of September 2025 and the second one from September 15th until September 21st 2025 for 7 days of underwater adventures.
What?
Swim with Humpback whales, Rough toothed Dolphins, Stingrays, Black tip reef sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Pilot whales and more while learning more about ocean conservation and shark behavior.
How many people?
For the best experience, we keep our group small with 6 to 9 people.
MO’OREA
Mo’orea is a small volcanic island where lush green peaks meet the turquoise waters of the ocean.
With its warm and crystal clear water, Mo’orea is the best place in the world to swim and observe Humpback whales.
French Polynesia has been a leader in ocean conservation for years with one of the biggest marine sanctuary in the entire world !
Every year, between mid-July and mid-November, thousands of Humpback whales migrate from Antartica, where they feed, all the way to French Polynesia, where they mate, give birth and raise their calves. A unique opportunity to respectfully get in the water with them !
WHAT WILL WE ENCOUNTER ?
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Humpback whales
There’s a 100% chance to see Humpback whales at this time of the year. Respecting the animals is our priority and we’ll always respect local regulations and analyze the animal’s behavior to make sure we can get in the water safely and without disturbing them.
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Reef sharks and rays
We will spend time at a unique lagoon where we’ll have the opportunity to meet the local Blacktip reef sharks and Stingrays for unique photo opportunities !
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Pelagic sharks
We’ll spend a lot of time in the open ocean where we can potentially encoutner pelagic shark species such as the amazing Oceanic Whitetip shark, called “Parata” in French Polynesia.
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Rough toothed dolphins and more
During the expedition, we have good chances to spend time in the water with Rough toothed dolphins while looking for Humpbacks. The ocean is very unpredictable so there are also chances to see Sperm whales, Whale sharks or any marine specie we might cross path with…
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DIVING PROGRAM
We’ll spend time at sea every single day looking for whales, pelagic sharks and all other marine species we can encounter. Full detailed program at the end of the page.
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REQUIREMENTS
You don’t need to be an expert in freediving to participate in this expedition but you do need to be comfortable in the open ocean because Humpback whales and Pelagic sharks tours are always off-shore.
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INSURANCE
A dive Insurance is mandatory for this trip, we recommend DAN (find more infos here). A Travel insurance isn’t mandatory but advised.
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GEAR
If you have it, we recommend bringing your own diving gear (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, belt and weights) and camera gear. If needed, masks, snorkel and fins are available on the boat.
PROGRAM
FIRST EXPEDITION
DAY 1 - September 1rst 2025
Everyone must be in Mo’orea in the morning. You will need to take the ferry (about 30minutes) from Tahiti to Vai'are, Mo’orea. We’ll pick you up at the wharf or at your accommodation if you’re already in Mo’orea and then leave the bags at our villa. Once there, we’ll meet the local crew and jump on a boat for our first Humpback whale tour in the afternoon.
DAY 2 to DAY 6 - September 2nd to September 6th 2025
Full day at sea looking for Humpback whales, pelagic shark species and any other ocean creature we can cross path with such as pilot whales, dolphins, etc… To end day, we can either chill, head to the beach for sunset or even go out for a drink.
DAY 7 - September 7th 2025
Sunrise at sea for one last session with Humpback whales or any other creature we might see and then time to say goodbye and wrap up this amazing adventure in the afternoon.
SECOND EXPEDITION
A second expedition with the exact same program will take place from September 15th to September 21rst, 2025.
PHOTO PACKAGE
Throughout the week, we'll be there to document the entire expedition.
After the trip, we’ll send you a photo package that includes high-quality, professional images highlighting our encounters with these magnificent creatures. At the sharks and stingray spot, we’ll make sure to capture those unique moments as you interact with these incredible animals and we’ll also provide photos of our group enjoying the trip, so you can relive these moments long after the adventure ends.
We can’t wait to share this incredible experience with you and look forward to capturing the magic of our time together in French Polynesia !
Have a look at what our previous expeditions looked like :
What’s not included ?
Food
International flights and ferry return trip from Tahiti to Mo’orea
Personal expenses
Tips
Total price – 3’950CHF (Swiss Francs)
Conditions
A deposit of 1’500chf (Swiss Francs) needs to be paid in order to book your spot.
The expedition will happen with a minimum of 6 persons.
We want things to be fair for everyone. This is why in case of cancellation, we’ll fully refund the client if we have enough time to find someone else to take the spot.
If we don’t reach the minimum of 6 people, you will be fully refunded.
PRICING
What’s included ?
• OCEAN SAFARIS
7 days of underwater adventures
• GEAR
Fins, masks and snorkels can be provided if needed
• ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for 6 nights/7 days
• PHOTO PACKAGE
A photo package of the expedition will be sent after the end of the trip
• TRANSPORTATION
Transportation from the ferry wharf to the accommodation and back, and transportation from villa to dive spot