Seasonal · Whale season only
Whale watching
Each year humpback whales come to the warm waters around Rarotonga. Head out with us to watch them breach, slap their tails and spy-hop, often surprisingly close to the reef.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Departs
- 7:20am or 1:20pm
- Price
- On enquiry per person
- Runs
- July to October
- Meet at
- Avatiu Wharf
What you might see
- Breaching
- Tail slaps
- Spy-hops
- Mothers and calves
What's included
- An experienced local skipper
- Watching from a respectful distance
- Time to take photos
What to bring
- A camera or phone with a strap
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket
From the boat
“Had an absolute blast. We got really lucky and were able to swim with the whales!”
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