Marine Epopée: Dolphins and Horizons

Starting from 147€ / pers.

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Group size: From 2 to 8 people

Highlights of the experience

Practice THE local sport in French Polynesia while learning about the lagoon and the cetaceans who live there.

Snorkel in Moorea lagoon and discover the marine environment.

Meet turtles and many other marine speicies.

Oceania

Oceania is an association for the study and protection of cetaceans in French Polynesia.

Strengthening the link between man and nature by drawing on local and ancestral know-how. Oceania creates innovative community projects to protect the whales and dolphins of Tahiti and her islands.

  • You will receive an e-mail with GPS coordinates upon confirmation of your immersion. When you arrive at the location, you'll see the NANI logo at the side of the road, where you can park your car or ask your cab to drop you off. Our Nani guide will be waiting patiently for you to begin your immersion.

    • 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

    • Active travelers

    • Families

    • Couples

    • Friends

    • Groups

  • The canoe is a small boat, plan to take the minimum of business.

    The regulations in force in Polynesia do not allow launching with cetaceans in the passes and the lagoon.

    To have the best chance of meeting dolphins, plan to travel from mid-November to mid-July.

  • If you cancel more than 30 days before the scheduled activity → You will automatically receive a 100% refund

    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.

    The company reserves the right to cancel this immersion at any time. A full refund may be possible

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 paddles

Excluded

  • Transport to meeting point

  • Travel insurance