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Moorea & Rurutu

Humpback whale is the reason to dive Moorea & Rurutu, French Polynesia.

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Moorea & Rurutu

Humpback whale is the reason to dive Moorea & Rurutu, French Polynesia. Best odds here: high for humpback whale, peak aug-sep. No certification is required — snorkel or freedive access.

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Species
High
Best odds
Aug-Sep
Peak window
Surface-10 m
Depth

The encounter

Humpback whale

Surface-10 m · No certification needed

Peak Aug-Sep

High odds

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