Tour· Rimatara· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Haarua Te Matai Tohora Whale Tours (Amaru)
22° 38.7′ S · 152° 47.5′ W · approximate
A small, licensed boat (Haarua III) running roughly 3-hour humpback whale-watching trips from Amaru, with snorkelling when safe: the way to see whales off Rimatara without risking your own boat in the roadstead.
Practical
Approximate position: Amaru waterfront (departure point 'Amaru' per Tahiti Tourisme); exact landing not published. Season 20 July to 20 November 2026, daily. Prices (2026): adults 12,500 XPF, children under 12 6,250 XPF. Small groups, certified captain and guide; snorkel gear rentable; a juice or snack on return. Phone +689 87 35 33 57 or +689 87 75 59 49. Language French. Swimming near whales only under the guide's direction (French Polynesian rules; see 'Rurutu Whale-Approach Rules').
Best for
Whales off Rimatara
Season
20 Jul-20 Nov
Nearby
- Amaru Communal Craft Centre (Rimatara)Right here
- Rimatara Infirmary (Amaru)Right here
- Rimatara Post Office (Amaru)Right here
- Amaru Bakery (Rimatara)0.1 NM away
- Amaru Village (Rimatara)0.1 NM away
- Gendarmerie de Rimatara (Amaru)0.1 NM away
- Rimatara Lorikeet0.1 NM away
- Chez Cyril General Store (Amaru)0.2 NM away