Manini Whales Experience is a small team based in Rimatara, sharing our island and its ocean through authentic boat tours — starting with encounters with humpback whales.
Rimatara, the smallest inhabited island of the Australs, far from everything. From this islet, we open the sea to you on our own terms.
The Ura still lives here — a small red and green parakeet that has vanished elsewhere in Polynesia but survives on our island, the same bird that graces the hull of our boat. A symbol of this still-untouched corner of the sea, much like our ocean and our whales.
Meet the whales in season, or have our boat all to yourselves, any time of year.
“An unforgettable experience, the team is attentive and very respectful of the whales.”
“Small group, great atmosphere, we felt safe on the boat.”
“Rimatara is stunning and this boat tour will stay with us for a long time.”
Check availability and book your tour in just a few minutes.
Departure is from Taanini pier, just north of Rimatara’s airport.
Boarding pier (Taanini pier), just north of the airport.
Boarding 15 minutes before your chosen time slot.