Whale Watching in Bora BoraBora Bora is famous for its gorgeous lagoon, pristine waters and incredible marine life. There are about 500 different fish species in the waters surrounding the Tahitian islands and you will certainly encounter plenty of different tropical fishes when you go snorkeling or diving in Bora Bora. Of course, the magnificent underwater world in Bora Bora also features amazing corals and other marine life, especially when you venture out of the lagoon into the open ocean. Some of the fascinating sea creatures that you will see in these waters are sea turtles, large fishes such as tunas and barracudas, moray eels, manta rays, dolphins, and different shark species. Whale watching is also one of the activities in Bora Bora that many look forward to as humpback whales stay in this part of the Pacific Ocean for a number of months every year. However, whale watching is only possible from late July to October when the humpback whales migrate from the cold Antarctic Ocean to the warm waters of French Polynesia. While the Antarctic is the home of humpback whales, they journey to the Polynesian ocean to breed and give birth and breed. Whale watching during late July or early August is the perfect time to spot mother and baby humpback whales. The next three to four months that the whales spend in the open ocean of Bora Bora and the French Polynesia is spent breastfeeding the baby whales to make them strong for their journey back to the Pole. Although whale watching in Bora Bora is not as common as sightings of large Manta rays, the sight of the giant creatures will leave anyone completely amazed. If you want to experience the thrill of whale watching, there are five scuba diving centers in Bora Bora that would love to help make your dream dive come true. These diving centers include the Bora Diving Center located at Matira, beside Hotel Bora Bora; the TOPdive resort at the main village of Vaitape; the Nemo World at the Bora Bora Beach Resort; the Blue Nui Dive Center at the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Hotel and Diveasy based at Matira Point. Through these diving centers, you can enjoy the rich marine life of Bora Bora from day and night dives to lagoon, inter-island and ocean dives and of course, whale watching, whenever possible. From the companies websites, you can view their credentials, services, package inclusions, accommodation and all other diving and travel information relevant to your trip. Milos Pesic is a professional tourist guide who runs a highly popular and comprehensive Bora Bora web site. For more articles and resources on Bora Bora vacations packages, Bora Bora hotels and cruises, Bora Bora pictures and much more visit his site at: |