In the wake of cetaceans
Connect with the rhythm of the waves and the lagoon.
In the early morning, when nature awakens, board our va'a (traditional canoe) and learn to sail like us. You will paddle towards the pass, where the lagoon meets the ocean, accompanied by one of the naturalist guides from Océania, a local nonprofit dedicated to the protection of Polynesia's marine megafauna. During this immersion, majestic landscapes pass by and the marine fauna reveals itself to you. With a little luck, you will see a school of dolphins* or even a humpback whale.
*Cetaceans are animals that live in very large spaces. These are wild animals, so we cannot guarantee their presence on every outing. This is why the tour that we offer you will make you discover cetaceans, if nature allows us, as well as our marine biodiversity.
Discover cetaceans and marine biology with a passionate and fervent defender of these protected species.
Experience this magical immersion in Moorea's lagoon.
Connect with the rhythm of the waves and the lagoon.
Ahuura
Navigating the traditional canoe runs in Ahuura and her family's DNA. Fervent navigators, they connect with the stars, their ancestors and the ocean every day.
Toanui
Toanui is a key member of the Oceania nonprofit. He joined through the ARURU program in 2018 where he trained young people from low-income neighborhoods. Since 2018, he has been taking part in the Vigie Sanctuaire program (anti-collision program) as a Marine Mammal Observer on board ships, and it is with pride that the nonprofit has appointed him coordinator of this program since 2023.
- You will receive a GPS pinpoint of your meeting location for this immersion. We recommend arriving by car or taxi. When you arrive, you will see one of our guides waiting for you by the side of the road. You can park your car on the side of the road. If getting picked up by taxi, you can have them pick you up at the same location.
Sea-wear (lycra/maillot /short/....)
Fins, masks and snorkel (we have them available if needed)
Aquatic shoes
Reef safe sunscreen, hat, and/or sunglasses
A small waterproof pouch for your phone or camera (bring a minimum on the canoe, the rest will be safe with Gislaine)
A full reusable water bottle
A change of clothes
Good vibes
Active travelers
Families
Couples
Friends
Groups
- If you cancel more than 30 days before the scheduled date of the activity → You are automatically refunded 100%
- If you cancel between 30 days and 2 days before the start of the activity → You will be eligible for a partial refund of 30%
- If you cancel 2 days or less before the start of the activity → No refund will be possible
- Since the canoe is small, we encourage you to bring very little with you. Your bags will be safe with Gislaine. We advise you to take a small waterproof pouch for your phone and camera.
- The regulations in place in French Polynesia do not allow us to be in the water with cetaceans in bays and lagoons. So we will observe these animals with great respect.
- January - July: good time for dolphin watching
- July - December: prime time for whale watching
- Cetaceans are animals living in very large spaces. These are wild animals, so we cannot guarantee their presence on every outing. This is why the tour that we offer you will make you discover cetaceans, if nature allows us, as well as all marine biodiversity.
Included:
- A warm snack at the beginning of the immersion
- Two guides, a naturalist and a cultural va'a champion
- Security material
- A fresh snack
- canoe and oar
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Not Included
- Transfer to and from the immersion
- Sunscreen
Yourguides Ahuura et Toanui
English and French
Our Impact
1000xpf donated to the We Do Va'a nonprofit
