Seasonal· Bora Bora· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Humpback Whale Season (Bora Bora)
16° 29.4′ S · 151° 48.6′ W · approximate
From July to October humpback whales breed and calve in the waters around Bora Bora, often seen outside the reef near the pass, and the lagoon is also home to oceanic manta rays (Noonsite).
Practical
Noonsite: July–October breeding season; use an approved tourism operator to go whale-watching. Keep 160 ft from whales and 330 ft from a mother and calf; 100 ft from dolphins (charter base guide). Position is a point just outside Teavanui Pass (approx). Keep a lookout and slow down near whales on passage in season.
Best for
Whale sightings on passage
Season
July–October
Nearby
- Tapu Shark Dive Site1.6 NM away
- Teavanui Pass Dive Site2 NM away
- Motu Tapu (private island, view from the water)2.1 NM away
- Toopua Lemon Shark & Stingray Snorkel2.2 NM away
- Poerava Restaurant (Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts)2.3 NM away
- Motu Toopua BBMS Mooring Zone (Bora Bora)2.6 NM away
- Bora Bora Coral Garden (Motu Tapu)2.7 NM away
- Bora Bora Yacht Club & Fare Piti Mooring Zone2.8 NM away