02 Sep 2025
I initially reached out to Moorea-Moana Tours to book a private tour during my stay in Moorea, but they were fully booked for my dates. Instead of turning me away, they went above and beyond to arrange an unforgettable exexperience from Tahiti including hotel pickup and a seamless round-trip ferry transfer from Moorea. I was truly impressed by the effort and care they took to make this happen.
From start to finish, everything ran like clockwork. Upon arrival, I was paired with my photographer, Sophia, who was not only phenomenal behind the lens but also incredibly knowledgeable and kind. My guide, Keanu, and our captain (whose name unfortunately escapes me) were equally fantastic—professional, warm, and passionate about what they do.
Keanu was attentive in every moment, guiding me into the best positions for truly stunning shots, while also ensuring the wildlife was respected at all times.
But the real magic happened in the water. We spent the morning in calm seas under a clear sky with a gentle sun, swimming with a mother humpback whale and her 3-week-old calf. Words genuinely fall short of capturing how intimate and awe-inspiring this experience was.
The mother stayed nearby, calm and welcoming, while her curious calf frolicked around us—darting, twirling, and engaging before returning to its mother over and over. It was a deeply emotional and humbling encounter, one I will carry with me forever.
Moorea-Moana Tours created not just a tour, but a memory of a lifetime. If you're lucky enough to be in Tahiti or Moorea during whale season, don't think twice—book with them.