A timeless encounter : your expedition with the giants

Your journey begins with a warm welcome from our team. Once fitted with your life jacket, fins, mask, and snorkel, we will head out into the open ocean. We provide adequate equipment, though you are welcome to bring your own "lucky" gear (specifically, you may bring your own wetsuit, 3mm minimum, to replace the life jacket).

🐋 Immerse to Better Respect

Before the encounter, comes the sharing of knowledge. For about twenty minutes, your guide will share the secrets of these giants and the golden rules of a respectful approach. Our priority? Your safety and the whales' peace of mind. You will learn to read the ocean and understand the behaviors of the world around us.

✨ The Quest and Observation

With watchful eyes, we scan the horizon. Because we work with nature at its wildest and most free, every outing is a true expedition where the ocean dictates the script. We go in search of a blow, a fin, or a majestic breach. When a whale honors us with its presence, time stands still. We then take the time to listen to what it has to tell us:

• Is it in a playful mood?
• Is it a mother and her calf?
• Is it a singing male?
• Is it resting, or moving—slowly or with speed? 

🤿 A Moment of Grace

The guide, drawing on years of experience, is the sole master on board when deciding if entering the water is possible. An in-water encounter remains a privilege that depends entirely on the animal's mood and receptivity. If the whale’s calm demeanor allows it, the signal is given. Silently and without splashing, you glide into the water to offer an encounter to this wild creature, which it is free to accept or decline. If the whale accepts, we will have the immense joy of experiencing an unforgettable face-to-face moment.

If entering the water is not possible out of respect for the animal's tranquility, or if the giants remain discreet that day, don’t worry: the adventure continues! We remain on the lookout, making the most of every moment to find another encounter where nature is most welcoming. Throughout the adventure, your crew will share anecdotes, striking figures, and fascinating facts about the marine life inhabiting Polynesian waters. An adventure that is both full of surprises and educational.

🥥 The Sweetness of the Return

As we navigate  back to the marina, the adventure lingers through shared stories. Whether or not we had the chance to meet the whales, we offer you a refreshing homemade cocktail and some local snacks to enjoy on board. It is the perfect time to share your impressions, look through your photos, and savor the beauty of Moorea’s landscapes drifting by.

🎒 In Your Adventure Bag

To fully enjoy your time at sea, we recommend bringing:

• Sun Protection: Sunscreen (reef-safe), sunglasses, a hat, and a UV-protection shirt.
• Comfort: Your swimsuit (already on), a towel, and water.
• Memories: If you wish and if you are comfortable enough in the water, a waterproof camera or GoPro.
• Equipment: Snorkeling gear provided, or your own (mask, snorkeln fins and life jacket). Your 3mm wetsuit to replace the life jacket (optional).
• The Little Extra: A windbreaker or a change of dry clothes for the return to the dock.

Important information

Our tours are not recommended for pregnant women and other persons who undertook major surgery (heart, joint, etc.). 
Persons sensitive to seasickness are requested to take adequate precautions.
Our shared tour are not suitable for children under the age of 10. 
Being in good shape is recommended for such activities more precisely knowing how to swim in the ocean with fins. Indeed the boat is not allowed to be closer to the whales than 100m, so the swimmers will need to swim at least 200m (back and forth), maybe more, in the ocean (waves, deep blue, etc.).

The boat, Mori Ora Piti

Step aboard our comfortable and stable 24-foot motorboat, designed for an enjoyable day on the water.

Powered by a 200 HP Yamaha outboard engine, the boat features a sunshade canopy and several seating area, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride.

Mori Ora Piti has been navigating the waters of Moorea for many years, becoming a familiar presence in the island’s lagoon and along its coastline. Over time, she has explored every corner of Moorea’s breathtaking waters, from hidden coves and coral gardens to the favorite gathering spots of rays, turtles, and seasonal whales. Thanks to her long history on the island, Mori Ora Piti offers more than just a boat trip, she carries with her a deep connection to Moorea and an intimate knowledge of its most beautiful and authentic places.

Your whale-watching adventure will take place aboard Mori Ora Piti.