HUMPBACK WHALES - FRENCH POLYNESIA
2024 Expedition Dates- Tubuai Island
Session 1 - September 22 - September 29 (1 spot) - Trip Leader Shane Gross
Session 2 - September 29- October 6 (2 spots)- Trip Leader Shane Gross
Session 3 - October 6- October 13 (1 spots) - Trip Leader Shane Gross
Session 4 - October 13- October 20 (1 spot) - Trip Leader Shane Gross
Humpback Whales
Join the ultimate wildlife adventure in French Polynesia to swim with humpback whales, and hopefully some baby ones too!
Each year populations of humpback whales travel north to the South Pacific and the warm waters of French Polynesia to raise their new born calves.
Join me for 6 days of swimming with these amazing giants of the sea. No SCUBA certification needed.
We offer the smallest group size expeditions on the island with only 6 clients, while others have as many as 10.
Inclusions - Mo’orea Island
6 Full days on the ocean looking for humpback whales and other marine life
Lunches each day on the water
Digital access to photos taken by me on the trip for you to keep
Photography Tuition
Experienced Local Guide and captain
Non-alcoholic drinks on board
Exclusions
Airfare and Transport to destination
Gratuities
Additional expenses (alcoholic drinks, gifts, personal expenses)
Travel Insurance (Required)
Itinerary - Mo’orea Island
Day 1. Arrive in Tahiti- Land in Papeete (PPT) , and transfer to destination
Day 2-7. 6 full days on the water looking for humpbacks and other marine life - 730/8 am - until we get tired!!!.
Day 8. Transfer back to airport for flights home
What to bring
Rash vest, or thermal top, wetsuit if you get cold.
Mask
Snorkel
Fins
Wet weather jacket (lightweight water proof/windproof shell)
Camera!
Experience
There is no SCUBA on these expeditions, so all you need is the ability to swim with mask, snorkel and fins.
Inclusions - Tubuai Island
6 Full days on the ocean looking for humpback whales and other marine life
Accommodation and meals on Tubuai
Lunches each day on the water
Digital access to photos taken by me on the trip for you to keep
Photography Tuition
Experienced Local Guide and captain
Non-alcoholic drinks on board
Exclusions
Airfare (international and domestic) and Transport to destination
Gratuities
Additional expenses (alcoholic drinks, gifts, personal expenses)
Travel Insurance (Required)
Itinerary - Tubuai
Day 1. Arrive in Tahiti- Land in Papeete (PPT) , and then fly to Tubuai (TUB)
Day 2-7. 6 full days on the water looking for humpbacks and other marine life - 730/8 am - until we get tired!!!.
Day 8. Transfer back to airport for flights home
What to bring
Wetsuit - 3mm (open cell) or 5mm normal
Mask
Snorkel
Fins
Wet weather jacket (lightweight water proof/windproof shell)
Camera (optional)
Experience
There is no SCUBA on these expeditions, so all you need is the ability to swim with mask, snorkel and fins.
