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RURUTU |
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Australes archipelago |
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Rurutu humpback whale watching (Megaptera novaeangliae):
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Every year at the South Pole, as the austral winter settles in and ice forms, krill (the small shrimp whales feed upon) becomes scarcer, triggering the whales’ great departure... This migration to warmer waters will last a month for an estimated 5 to 6 000 km. The
humpback whales will spend 3 to 4 months there, during which the males will search
for mates and gestating females will give birth The calm waters of Rurutu, part of the Austral Islands, appeal to certain whales
in search of a tranquil environment. The mothers may stay there several weeks with
their newborns before resuming their travel back to Antarctica.
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MAP OF RURUTU
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For 15 years now, in Rurutu, the Raie Manta Club has been coordinating trips
around the island |
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from mid-July to mid-October to discover these sea giants. Your
guide, Eric Leborgne will take you |
(1) - (2) : Excursion |
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on a unique and extraordinary journey. |
departures |
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(3) Hotel Rurutu Village |
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" As a cetacean expert I wish to raise the public’s awareness of these animals,
too often neglected
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relics of our past. . " |
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The guide’s job is to respect the animals and to ensure above all that they are neither stressed nor disturbed.
It has been noted that whales go through phases of somnolence, during which they are motionless. It will be during these phases that your guide will let you slip as quietly
as possible into the water, using only flippers and snorkelling equipment. You will then
witness a fascinating and unforgettable sight. |
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Eric Leborgne |
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DIVING PROGRAMS |
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During the active phases of the whales, observation will take place from the boat
where you will be able to photograph at will the leaps and other aerial
demonstrations of our acrobats... This activity is open to all, requires no particular diving experience or physical condition and will enable you to combine surface observation and underwater
encounter with the whales. Throughout the world, we are the only ones to offer this quality of observation,
combining the know-how and experience of your guide, the transparency of the
water and the coastal nearness of the cetaceans. Our team works closely with photographers, filmmakers and television crews
from all over the world ( France, Belgium, Japan, United States, Italy…). |
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Minke whale |
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-surface and underwater snorkelling observation of humpback whales
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In the course of our trips, certain species of cetaceans have been seen around
the island: |
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sperm whales, Minke whales, Rudolphi’s whales, pilot whales, beaked
whales, melon-headed whales, |
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False killer whales |
false killer whales, long-beaked dolphins, Risso’s dolphins…. |
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EQUIPMENT |
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The complete diving equipment (flippers, dive mask, snorkel and full 3 mm wetsuit)
and slickers |
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are available on board. |
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Our boat is a« poti marara »: a 27 foot locally manufactured boat with a turbo-diesel
200 CV engine. |
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We highly recommend bringing sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen, as well as warm
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clothes. |
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In this season the sea may be choppy; we recommend that people prone to
seasickness bring |
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the appropriate medication. |
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RATES |
Rurutu’s Whale Watching Tours - From mid July to mid October |
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2 Tours everyday - 7 days a week - Morning from 9 AM - Afternoon from 2 PM
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Maximum 7 people on board - From 12 years
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92 Euros (11.000 cfp) / tour per person (no children rate) |
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(including transportation from your hotel and equipment. Duration: approximately 2-1/2 H.) |
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Water temperature: 22 to 24 degrees Celsius |
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BOOKING : |
Equipment provided :
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Wet suit Shorty 3 mm, mask, fins and snorkel
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To save the environment, places are limited. We apologize to not provide group rate or private tour.
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Thanks to keep in mind there’s no diving possible with the Rurutu’s whales. Only snorkeling. No free diving.
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Tel: (689) 72 31 45 |
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Since the available seats on the boat are limited, booking must be made in advance. |
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We are available for |
We accept payment in cash, local checks, euros, dollars and traveller’s checks. |
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any futher information : |
!! We do not accept credit cards. A bank with an ATM is available in the village of Moerai. |
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More information |
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about : |
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ACCOMMODATION |
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Hotel **Le Rurutu Lodge- Tel/fax : (689) 940 215 - Fax : (689) 930 330
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Pension Ariana : Tel : (689) 940 669 - Fax : (689) 940 714
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Pension Temarama : Tel (689) 930 280 – Fax : (689) 930 281
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!! We recommend very early accommodation and flight reservations.
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RAIE MANTA CLUB |
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Emails: info@raiemantaclub.com raiemantaclub@gmail.com
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BP 55 Avatoru - 98775 RANGIROA - Polynésie Française. |
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