Bora Bora Whale Watching Tours

Whale
Watching

Swim with humpback whales in their natural environment

Hydrophone
Listening

Listen to the majestic songs of the whales

Mata Tohora
Label

Respectful and responsible whale watching

Whale Watching Tours in Bora Bora

Tohora Bora Bora was the first company in Bora Bora to take an interest in whale migration and to make it accessible to the public, creating the whale watching tour. Drawing on his experience, Simon shares his passion with respect and sensitivity toward these marine mammals.

As whales evolve in their natural environment, observing them remains unpredictable. The "going into the water" option does not guarantee swimming and, when possible, involves swimming more than 100 meters in the open sea, requiring good physical condition and swimming ability.

The excursion lasts 3h30 in the ocean, sometimes with waves or swell. Swimming opportunities depend on animal behavior and maritime and weather conditions. The safety of participants and respect for whales, a protected species, remain priorities, with strict rules regarding the number of people, distances, and approaches.

The boat is equipped with a directional hydrophone offering exceptional sound quality for listening to their majestic songs.

This authenticity makes each outing unique.

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Mata Tohora Label & New Regulations

Tohora Bora Bora is the only company holding the Mata Tohora label since its creation, due to its respect for marine mammals and its approach rules in force in Polynesia.

The Environment Directorate (government) has passed new laws regarding whale observations, applicable as of January 1, 2025, notably requiring whale watching operators to limit the maximum number of people to 6 when swimming opportunities are possible, and one boat per company.

To help you choose your reservation, we have created two distinct products:

Whale watching (with possibility of going into the water) – maximum 6 people (shared tour, adults and children over 12 years only). For children aged 4 to 11, private tour only.

Whale watching on board the boat (without going into the water) – no going into the water will be permitted even if conditions allow (all ages, children from 4 years only).

The boat can accommodate up to 10 people per excursion, divided into 6 people with the swimming option and 4 people without swimming.

This excursion is supervised by a guide and a captain.

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