Tour
French Polynesia Humpback Whale Trip with Karim Iliya
Run by Swim With Whales (Karim Iliya) · 7 days · Up to 8 people · Sep–Oct
About
Small-group in-water humpback whale trip to the outer islands of French Polynesia, run by whale photographer Karim Iliya, with five days on the water and six nights. Up to eight guests swim with whales in the clear water of the southern breeding grounds during the late-season peak.
What you can photograph
From this listing
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 September
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:48 | Night |
| 05:48 | 06:05 | Blue hour |
| 06:05 | 06:31 | Golden hour |
| 06:31 | 07:33 | Soft |
| 07:33 | 09:28 | Medium |
| 09:28 | 14:33 | Harsh |
| 14:33 | 16:29 | Medium |
| 16:29 | 17:30 | Soft |
| 17:30 | 17:56 | Golden hour |
| 17:56 | 18:13 | Blue hour |
| 18:13 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.5 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
| Mar | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.4 h |
| Apr | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.2 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 5.4 h | 2.2 h |
| Jun | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 7.2 h | 0.1 h |
| Jul | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 6.2 h | 1.3 h |
| Aug | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.6 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.9 h | 5.1 h |
| Oct (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.4 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.5 h |
The trip
- Length
- 7 days
- Group size
- Up to 8 people
- Led by
- Karim Iliya
- Route
- Starts and ends in Rurutu
- Language
- English
Route
- Rurutu
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Tahiti time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:38– | 18:24– | 13h 21m13 h 21 min | 89° |
| Feb | 05:58– | 18:14– | 12h 49m12 h 49 min | 80° |
| Mar | 06:11– | 17:51– | 12h 13m12 h 13 min | 69° |
| Apr | 06:22– | 17:22– | 11h 34m11 h 34 min | 58° |
| May | 06:34– | 17:01– | 11h 2m11 h 2 min | 49° |
| Jun | 06:47– | 16:56– | 10h 46m10 h 46 min | 44° |
| Jul | 06:49– | 17:06– | 10h 53m10 h 53 min | 46° |
| Aug | 06:33– | 17:19– | 11h 21m11 h 21 min | 54° |
| SepIn season | 06:05– | 17:30– | 11h 58m11 h 58 min | 65° |
| OctIn season | 05:37– | 17:40– | 12h 36m12 h 36 min | 76° |
| Nov | 05:18– | 17:55– | 13h 12m13 h 12 min | 86° |
| Dec | 05:20– | 18:13– | 13h 30m13 h 30 min | 89° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026