When it comes to sightseeing options on Moorea Island, it seems there are a few things unique enough to defy regular classification.
This page lists some of these particular sightseeing activities that are among the favorites of all Moorea travelers.
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DOLPHIN QUEST
The Dolphin Quest activity on Moorea is the second of 4 Dolphin quest locations existing in the world. Built in 1994, Moorea was selected as an ideal site for its exotic and beautiful location, exquisite beaches,and pristine crystal blue waters. The 2 ½ acre Dolphin Quest lagoon is located inside a magnificent coral reef that surrounds the Moorea Beachcomber Inter-Continental Resort.
The Dolphin Quest habitat of Moorea is home to the dolphin species, Tursiops truncatus, or bottlenose dolphin. |
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Programs at Dolphin Quest Moorea include:(as per the Dolphin Quest website on 9/11/02)
1) Special Shallow Water Encounters For Kids:
(10:00AM Daily - July and August only. Children age 5 years old - 12 years old/ 1-hour program / ability to swim is not required)
This special one-hour kids only program includes 15 minutes of dolphin interaction, many interactive games as well as meeting the stingrays. The children will learn about marine mammal research and conservation going on around the world and what they can do to help dolphins.
Price: Children (5-12 years old) 9900 CFP per child
2) Special Honeymoon Encounter:
(9:00AM / 11:00AM / 3:00PM Daily. Adult honeymoon couple / 1-hour program. Ability to swim is not required)
Come join us for an experience of a lifetime for your honeymoon! A crown of local flowers will be offered to each of you in our private welcome. This special one-hour shallow water encounter includes a souvenir picture (18cmX24cm) of your Dolphin Quest honeymoon.
Price: 37.000 CFP per Couple
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Shallow Water Encounters: (9:00AM / 11:00AM / 3:00PM Daily. Minimum age 5 years old / 1-hour program. Ability to swim is not required. For July and August, minimum age 12 years old/ specific kid program is offered during that period)
Let the kid in you come out to play! As you share the clear blue shallow water with your new dolphin friends, experience their agility, grace and playfulness. Get involved with the special care of the dolphins are given and learn about their unique adaptations. You will be amazed by the exciting advances in marine mammal research and conservation going on around the world and what you can do to help dolphins everywhere. This is a program that will inspire and delight you.
Price: Adult and Children 16.500 CFP per participant.
4) Snorkeling Program: (1:30PM Daily. Minimum age 12 years old/ 1-hour program. Ability to swim is required)
Look through your mask and into the face of a truly amazing creature, a dolphin! Experience the free flowing movements and curiosity of these wonderful animals as you meet them from our dock and snorkel in crystal clear waters while they frolic about you. Under the guidance of our expert staff, you will learn about some of the special care the dolphins are given and learn about their unique adaptations. You will learn about marine mammal research and conservation going on around the world and what you can do to help dolphins.
Price: 18.700 CFP per participant.
5) Sea Quest, the Ultimate Adventure: (8:30AM Daily. Minimum age 12 years old/ 3-hour program. Ability to swim is required)
The ultimate dolphin encounter! Get up close and personal with the dolphins. Feed and swim with sting rays and other exotic marine life in the beautiful tropical south seas lagoon. Learn how to train a dolphin and how to apply the techniques and procedures used to care for them. Plunge into the pristine waters for an amazing dolphin snorkeling encounter. Expand your understanding of the dolphin biology through education, husbandry, research and conservation activities. This program also provides a canoe ride, a breakfast, and many surprises!
Price: 42.900 CFP per participant.
DOLPHIN QUEST, MOOREA
(Tahiti
Sun Travel regretfully reports that as of October, 2004, the Dolphin Quest management
has decided they don't need or wan't a link on our network. Sorry folks, no
more discount coupons and no more emails from this page.)
Based out of the Moorea Beachcomber Resort, PO. Box 1019, Tiahura-
98 729 MOOREA
Telephone-(689) 55 19 48, Fax- (689) 56 16 67
Experience the unique Dolphin Quest on Moorea- one of only 4 locations on the planet where you can interact with these amazing mammals.
A life changing experience.
DR. POOLE'S DOLPHIN & WHALEWATCHING TRIPS
This unique ecological tour of Moorea's lagoon and surrounding open waters outside her protective reefs is one of the more interesting things any animal loving person can experience in French Polynesia.
What makes it different than other "eco trips" in the same area is Dr. Poole himself. His knowledge of marine mammals in Moorea waters is unsurpassed by any other biologist in the area and his style and passion of sharing that knowledge with his clientelle makes for a memorable excursion...
Depending on the season, you may see different marine mammals on any given day. Since these animals are wild, there's really no way of guaranteeing what you'll come across, but Dr. Poole's expertise will certainly guide you in finding whatever creatures are around.
July through October are the best months for observing the humpback whales and the rest of the year there are numerous other animals to observe such as different species of dolphins including the long nosed (bottlenose) and straight nosed. It's also possible to see small toothed whales known as Globicephala.
Dr. Poole takes particular interest in the health and future welfare of these magnificent creatures and in so doing has a "never pursue" attitude toward the animals, but prefers to locate their area, then let them come to the boat... Since these animals are quite used to various boats around them, they will often times come right next to the boat- almost within touching distance!
An amazing experience, you won't know if you should take pictures or just stare and marvel at their grace, lense-free... (Do both!)
DOLPHIN & WHALEWATCHING EXPEDITIONS
PO Box 698, 98728 Maharepa- MOOREA,
Contact: Dr. Michael POOLE, Telephone/ Fax- (689) 56.14.70/ or 56.23.22
Ecological tour of Moorea's lagoon and surrounding open waters specializing in Dolphin and whale watching. (see details above)
Fresh tropical fruit drinks are provided and round trip transfers included. Don't forget your cameras! |
TIKI THEATRE
Moorea's one and only Tiki Theatre is by far the most well known Tahitian dancing location in all of French Polynesia. The whole experience is quite a bit more than just quality Tahitian dancing... It's performance art in the true sense of the world, with the participants and dancers actually living on the location that is a Tahitian cultural center and re-created village of the past.
TIKI
THEATRE
BP 1016 Papetoai- 98729 MOOREA,
Telephone- (689) 56.18.97, Fax- (689) 56.10.86
Contact: Mr. Olivier BRIAC
E-MAIL & Reservations
Accept Amex, Mastercard and Visa
Nobody dances and performs like the Tiki Theatre! We are Tahitian dancing and performance art specialists. Evenings include dinner and drinks at our cultural center.
We also perform and arrange traditional "Tahitian weddings" in the grandest
of style... a fantastic wedding
for the marriage experience of a lifetime!
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