If you book a whale watching trip with an accredited guide, make sure the following rules are observed:
Other rules apply and must be observed at all times.
P2 11 Dsc 3078 Gregory Lecoeur 1156x771 1You’re planning on swimming with whale with a professional? Make sure the whale watching guide is accredited by the French Polynesian Environment Department, before booking an excursion and that the season is officially open.
To mark the official opening of the humpback whale-watching season from August 1 to November 11, 2024, Tahiti Tourisme is launching a campaign to raise public and visitor awareness of the importance of protecting these creatures.
Through short videos, several professionals will testify to the importance of humpback whales in the lives of Polynesians. Various themes will be addressed, including regulations, the actions undertaken by the Oceania association, whale behavior and their place in our culture.
Patea Alexandre, a whale watching guide approved by the French Polynesian Environment Department, lists the rules to be observed when watching humpback whales. With a wealth of experience and a passion for his profession, Patea talks about the need to respect these cetaceans so as to be able to continue admiring them.
If you wish to photograph or film protected marine species and use these images for commercial or marketing purposes, you must first submit a filming request to the Environment Department of French Polynesia.
