2026 Humpback Whale Connection Retreat in Mo'orea

Swim with Wild Humpback Whales in Mo’orea with Oceanic Awakening Retreats

2026 Humpback Whale Connection Retreat in Mo'orea for September 2026.

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Swim with Humpback Whales in Paradise!

Join us September 2026 for a life-changing 7-day retreat on the pristine island of Mo'orea, Tahiti!

This is more than a holiday - it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with nature, yourself and the Humpback whales that grace these waters. 🐋

Imagine this: Waking up in a tropical oceanfront villa on a heart-led journey to swim in the wild alongside some of the most majestic beings on the planet! Join our 7-day retreat where we look after the details, so you can focus on reconnection to self and to these incredible beings - the Humpback Whales of Mo’orea.

🐋 Week 1: September 11-18, 2026 - Limited Spaces Available
🐋 Week 2: September 19-26, 2026 - Limited Spaces Available

We invite you to experience this once-in-a-lifetime memory of connecting souls with whales in the wild! 🐋

Reconnect. Restore. Awaken.

The Humpback Whale Connection Retreat in Mo'orea is more than an adventure - it’s an awakening. Dive into the heart of the ocean, connect with the whales and discover the profound strength and clarity within.

What Awaits You…

  • Open-concept living room and kitchen with vaulted wood ceiling, modern furniture, colorful throw pillows, and rustic decor.

    🏝️ 7 Nights of Beachfront Accommodation

    Relax and recharge in our stunning 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath oceanfront villa where the sounds of the ocean will lull you to sleep. You’ll wake each day surrounded by Mo'orea’s turquoise waters and lush greenery! Plus, our private oceanfront beach is the perfect place to relax pre or post whale swim! Rinse off under our outdoor shower whilst looking at Tahiti island and smelling the Tahitian flowers. It’s paradise-found.

  • A humpback whale swimming underwater with two Bryde's whales near the surface.

    🐋  6 Unforgettable Boat Days with Humpback Whales

    Guided by seasoned cetacean swim guides with decades of experience, you’ll have the rare opportunity to enter the whales' world via our private boat charter across SIX DAYS! Observe their grace, hear their hauntingly beautiful songs, and feel their presence in ways that leave a lasting imprint on your soul.

  • Pearl-like metallic balls inside an oyster shell, resting on a wooden surface near water.

    💎  Tahitian Black Pearl Excursion: Bring Home a Piece of the Island!

    Discover the rich traditions of Mo'orea with a visit to view (and purchase!) Tahitian Black Pearls! Learn the history of these ocean treasures and take home a piece of the island’s beauty! This activity is a crowd favourite, allowing you to purchase a piece of the island to take home and remind you of your memories with the whales.

  • A hand mixing chopped ham, vegetables, and liquid in a glass bowl, surrounded by lime slices, leaves, flowers, and bowls of grated coconut and shredded cheese on a white surface.

    🥥 Authentic Tahitian Dining Experience

    Experience the true flavours of Tahiti with an authentic three-course meal lovingly prepared by local Tahitians. This special dining experience features the islands’ most cherished dishes, including fresh Poisson Cru (Tahiti’s signature raw fish salad with coconut milk). More than just a meal, it’s a connection to the heart and soul of Polynesian family tradition.

  • 🦈 Shark & Sting Ray Lagoon

    New for 2026, we’re thrilled to include a Shark & Sting Ray Lagoon excursion! Guests will have the chance to wade into shallow, crystal-clear turquoise waters where graceful sting rays glide past and curious blacktip reef sharks circle nearby. This awe-inspiring experience offers an unforgettable connection with Moorea’s vibrant marine life and is sure to be a highlight of your retreat.

  • Person underwater wearing snorkeling mask, collecting pink coral on a coral farm.

    🪸 Coral Gardeners Reef Restoration

    Give back to the island and dive deeper into ocean conservation with our brand‑new Coral Gardeners activity! In this excursion, we’ll learn about coral reef ecosystems and how restoration works firsthand. Coral Gardeners grows climate‑resilient corals in underwater nurseries and replants them onto dying reefs to help restore marine biodiversity and protect these vital ecosystems — work that has already seen over 100,000 corals planted and counting. During the experience, you’ll get an up‑close look at reef restoration techniques and connect with the reef in a truly hands‑on way. Be part of a global movement to heal our oceans!

  • A lush green landscape with dense trees in the foreground, a mountain in the middle distance, and a body of water in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    ⛰️ View Belvedere Point – A Panoramic Adventure in Mo’orea

    Step into the heart of Mo’orea’s lush landscapes at Belvedere Point, the island’s most stunning lookout. This optional guided hike takes you through tropical rainforests and along scenic trails rich with the scents of tiare flowers. At the summit, you’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable sight that perfectly captures Mo’orea’s wild beauty.

  • A woman practicing meditation or yoga in a serene, wooden-fenced outdoor setting, sitting cross-legged with eyes closed.

    🧘‍♀️ Yoga Flows, Mindset Practices & Guided Meditations

    Our Certified Mindset Coach will lead optional transformative meditations and practices designed to help you absorb the whales’ wisdom. You’ll set intentions, reflect on your experiences, and cultivate a deeper connection to your inner self. We also will have optional yoga flows to centre ourselves both in morning and evening settings.

  • A group of young women sitting on a beach at sunset, raising cans and bottles in celebration, with tropical trees and sand in the background.

    🫶 Community & Lasting Connections

    One of the most treasured parts of our retreats is the community that forms. Guests often arrive as strangers but leave with lasting bonds, forged through shared moments with the whales and heartfelt group experiences. The laughter, support, and deep conversations create friendships that continue long after the retreat ends—a beautiful reminder that connection is at the heart of our journey.

An underwater scene of coral reefs with a mountain and a clear blue sky in the background.

Our Retreat Location: The Island of Mo’orea

Mo'orea is a jewel of French Polynesia, celebrated for its crystal-clear lagoons, dramatic volcanic peaks, and vibrant marine life. Known as the “sister island” to Tahiti, its serene beauty provides the perfect backdrop for your transformative retreat. From its coral gardens to the verdant mountains, every corner of Mo'orea radiates a sacred energy.

 The Retreat Rundown 🐋

Secure Your Spot Today

This Humpback Whale Connection Retreat is an investment in yourself and a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 🐋

Payment options include:

  • Secure Your Spot: Deposit payment is just $1500 today with a payment plan.

  • Invest Fully Today: Pay in full now to avoid payment plans.

  • Partial Payment with Flexible Payment Plans: Spread out your investment over the months leading up to your retreat date.

Retreat Dates:

🐋 Week 1: September 11-18, 2026
🐋 Week 2: September 19-26, 2026

Spaces are extremely limited to maintain an intimate group dynamic, so don’t wait. If you’d like to join us for the full two weeks, there is an option below for a deposit for a 2-week package.

This is your chance to reconnect with nature, rediscover your inner strength, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Flexible Investment Options

$1500

Retreat Deposit

7-day Retreat with
Dual Occupancy

$4999

Pay in Full

7-day Retreat with
Dual Occupancy

$2499

Split
Payment

7-day Retreat with
Dual Occupancy

$3000

Deposit for
2 Weeks in a Row OR Private Occupancy Room

*All prices are in USD

*Deposit Payments & Partial Payments: Upon purchase, we will contact you to discuss a payment schedule for the remaining balance. You can select your preferred method of remaining payments in the Participant Form you will receive by email.

Meet Your Retreat Leaders

Roberta Goodman.
Kelley Wallace.

Your Home for the Week

A stunning 3-bedroom oceanfront villa with air-conditioned spacious bedrooms (with 3 beds per room for maximum space and comfort for guests!), 3.5 modern bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a beautiful outdoor shower!

Take a relaxing post-whale swim right in front of the villa, enjoy the included kayaks and paddle minutes away to the popular Tamae Beach, or simply lounge in the sun while facing the turquoise water.

Wake up every morning to the sound of waves and enjoy meals with a breathtaking view of Tahiti island along our beachfront. Here , time will pause and memories will last a lifetime.

It’s paradise found.

A whale swimming underwater with four scuba divers in the background, and the Oceanic Awakening logo at the bottom right corner.

2026 Humpback Whale Swim Regulations of French Polynesia

A humpback whale swimming underwater, viewed from below, with its mouth open as it feeds.

As of 2025, French Polynesia has introduced stricter whale-swimming regulations to protect whales and improve visitor experiences. Oceanic Awakening Retreats will always put the welfare of the whales and the safety of our guests at the forefront of our priorities, so we are keen to see how these changes affect the quality of our experiences. Key changes will include:

  • Strict Maximum 6 guests + 1 guide in the water at a time, with a 3 boat limit around whales in Moorea and Tahiti. This is why we bring 4 guests only per week, to ensure all paying guests have MAXIMUM in-water time with the whales. No rotation like on bigger boats or with bigger groups - you have all the whale time possible!

  • 100m exclusion zone around whales; boats cannot get closer to the whales than this, which means you must be able to swim 100m in open ocean to get to the whales. Our swim guides and Divemaster Kelley can assist you getting to the whales if needed. We also have floatation devices to assist.

  • 15m stop swimming zone once in the water to not harass whales (this allows the whales to approach closer if they choose). This is when we stop and position ourselves in the best way that’s safe for the whales, but also allows them to choose us and come VERY close. Last year we had whales swim right up under us, alongside us, looking eye to eye - it’s amazing how close these incredible beings can get!

  • Restricted hours for whale encounters (7:30 AM – 5:30 PM). We run our boat days within these hours, so no worries there :)

With a successful 2025 retreat trip completed, we can confirm that these regulations are of best interest for the whale safety and welfare, and had NO impact on the quality of our incredible encounters! With 12 boats days and countless hours in the ocean, our retreat groups had life-changing whale time in the water, floating alongside these majestic beauties, soaking in their aura and wisdom - it was pure magic!

A whale swimming underwater with a fish in its mouth, with the ocean's blue water surrounding them.
View from underneath a transparent boat on a calm, shallow body of water with sandy bottom, showing part of the boat's hull and the water's surface

Thoughts from Previous Guests

“My daughter and I went on this trip in Fall 2024 and it was nothing short of magical! Swimming with the humpback whales in the crystal-clear waters of Mo'orea was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that touched my soul. Being in the presence of the whales was incredibly humbling and awe-inspiring.

The captain and the swim guides made the week truly exceptional. Our guides were knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply respectful of the whales and their natural environment. They took great care in ensuring we approached the whales ethically and safely, making the experience not only thrilling but also deeply meaningful. Our boat captain, who navigated the waters with incredible skill and precision and his calm demeanor and expertise made us feel safe and well taken care of throughout the entire trip.

If you're considering this excursion - do it! It’s a profound, heart-opening experience, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to share it with. Thank you for an unforgettable time in paradise!” - Pam Dewilde

2025 Mo'orea Retreat Guests.

“Loved it, stayed for two weeks, the retreat was more than I had imagined, Magical, beautiful and serene. Being in a safe environment, (which is what both Roberta and Kelley created), allowed me to fathom the depth of my being-ness. In the water with the  whales, changed me on a cellular level forever.

I am most grateful to have had such a wonderful, fulfilling experience. I would highly recommend this event to anyone that has interest. Thank you Roberta and Kelley.”
-Vincent Betar

See More Reviews from Past Trips & Excursions

Your Journey Awaits

If you’ve been longing for an adventure that nourishes your soul and awakens your spirit, this is it. The humpback whales of Mo’orea are waiting to share their wisdom, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Click below to reserve your spot and begin your journey to Mo’orea—where the ocean meets the soul.

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