Dolphin Watching, West Coast by Topdive - 02H00 (Morning Tour)
Spend a couple of amazing hours with a pod of spinner dolphins. These playful dolphins will leave you spellbound with their leaps and acrobatics. Take a trip out on the lagoon up to Taapuna Pass before taking to the high seas and sailing to the fishermen’s bay where the dolphins love to play.
Highlights
This unbelievable experience will bring you in the middle of the ocean to see a family of Spinner dolphins. You may have the pleasure to see these beautiful animals jump out of the water. The boat will cruise the lagoon until it reaches the pass of Ta’apuna, where surfers play with the waves. It will then stop at Fishermen’s bay where dolphins really appreciate to rest. The next spot to see will be the famous surf spot of SAPINUS. Then back in the lagoon, you will have some tropical fruits and juice offered. Time will be given in order to dive & observe the marine fauna of our lagon as well as 3 wrecks.
IMPORTANT : Dolphin watch being subject to strict regulations, swimming with dolphins is NOT ALLOWED.
Practical Info
Inclusions – A 2 hour boat tour to discover the spinner dolphins; explanations provided; snorkeling equipment
Schedules (transfer time from hotels not taken into account) – 08h00 – 10h00
Pick-Up / Drop-Off – Intercontinental (on site), Tahiti Nui, Tiare Tahiti, Sarah Nui, Airport Motel, Manava, Tahiti Ia Ora (ex Le Meridien), Pension de la Plage, Relais Fenua.
Languages – English, French.
Vehicle type – boat
Children Info – The minimum age required for this tour is 3 years old
Operates everyday – Non available from August 1st to October 31th, 4 pers. mini / 12 pers maxi, (Adult or child 6-11 yrs.o – Infants please contact our services).
Do Not Forget : Camera (Appareil photo), Changing clothes (Rechange), Hat (Chapeau), Reef shoes (Chaussures bain), Suncreen SPF50 (Crème solaire), Swimsuit (Maillot de bain), Sunglasses (Lunettes soleil), Towel (Serviette de bain)
Important Remarks
Itinerary and order of the visited sites may change without prior notice according to weather conditions or other circumstances. Most excursions require healthy conditions. Pregnant women/disabled guests/babies… our services must be notified in advance!
Our water activities require guests to know how to swim, to be comfortable in the water, and able to cope with occasional currents. Guests are cautioned not to touch or step on the coral reef, or touch any underwater animals for safety and environmental reasons. We recommend reef shoes in order to avoid any wounds or discomfort. Wildlife sightings are likely but never guaranteed.
All tours have been regularly tried out in order to give the most accurate information and advice. Each guest should carefully review the tour description to evaluate its own physical limits.
Guests are recommended to wear comfortable appropriate attire including shoes (walking, water or hiking as needed), sun protection (cream, hat, and rash guard), insect repellent, sunglasses, and bring a bottle of water.