August 22nd -29th | Whale Retreat in Mo'orea
Mo’orea Tahiti
August 22nd -29th, 2025
Swimming with the Humpback Whales
Community Retreat Hosted by
Dolphinsgate Aquatic Sanctuary
Starting at $3,794 per person
This initial deposit of $500 will go toward the full retreat package of your choice.
A 3.5% CC fee is added to all online payments.
- Retreat package includes:- 8 days and 7 nights at an oceanfront villa
- Delicious pescatarian local sourced meals prepared by a private chef (with gluten free and vegetarian options) *
 - Swimming with the humpback whales (boat trips)
- Snorkeling with stingrays and blacktip sharks
- Open ocean swim practice with a professional
- Whale education by “Oceania” project (www.asso-oceania.com)
- Traditional Polynesian dance show
- Nature tours to visit sacred sites and river swimming
- Pearl therapy! design your own pearl jewelry!Visit to a Tahitian home and pearls exploration.
 - Transportation from PPT Tahiti airport to the ferry station**
- Transportation by ferry from Tahiti to Moorea (roundtrip)**
- Transportation by van in mo’orea to the Villa (roundtrip)**
 - ** Transportation from airport to the ferry will be provided when traveling with the group on official retreat start date. - ** Transportation by van from Mo’orea to the villa and back will be provided when traveling with the group on official retreat start and end dates. 
- What is not included:- Airfare tickets
- Transportation from ferry to the airport on the departure day(due to the difference in departure time and extended holiday)
- Tips to crew and guides
- Pearls
 
- Nature exploration, sacred sites & a hidden gem!- We will explore the majestic mountains in the center of the island. There are ancient sacred sites nested in those mountains,we will hold a meditation there and connect with the waters of the mountains and swim in the river. - We will be welcomed into a tahitian home and pearl paradise with custom made jewelry from pearls (yes, you can create your own designs and the master jeweler will bring your art into form). - (Jewelry price is not included). 
- Extravaganza evening - cultural immersion- One evening we will join the Polynesian culture and see a live show with fire dancers and tahitian traditions!A great opportunity to connect and learn from the open heartedness, pure joy and wisdom of the native polynesians - these people are so immaculate in their capacity to give and receive. 
- Meals delicately crafted by a private chef- We will enjoy pescatarian food prepared by a private chef from local sourced ingredients. - Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available. - 3 meals per day.* - There will be several dishes at each meal and always dessert. In the morning, there are usually smoothies, fruits, “Yum-o-fruits”, buckwheat pancakes (for those with gluten intolerance), local bread, jams, vegan spreads. - In the evening the chef will prepare a fresh vegetable soup accompanied by several other light dishes. - There will be options of vegan steaks made from uru and cassava (several flavors: Indian/Provençal/Mexican and 100% local) and specialties made from cassava. Also a whole range of very original vegan tapas ideal for light and fresh meals. - The products are 80% local, from the garden and the Lycée's organic farm. The rest comes from “ma’a en pot” (bulk groceries) or organic dry. - *All meals will be provided with the exception of 2 dinners - you will have the opportunity to explore the island and try a local restaurant. 
- Accommodation and Retreat Prices- On the edge of the lagoon overlooking a stunning white sand beach accessed by a private staircase. The villa is located directly on the lagoon - it is ideal for kayaking, swimming or sunbathing sessions. The provided kayaks will allow us to explore the crystal clear waters. - Relax on one of the hammocks on the oceanfront porch or wake up to the sound of waves. - The boat will pick us up directly from the waters of the villa. What an exquisite experience ! - Oceanfront villa with a private staircase to the beach - Splendid villa with breathtaking views of the ocean. The villa consists of 1 master bedroom and 2 guest bedrooms. All bedrooms come with their own private baths. - It accommodates up to 8 people. We will enjoy our meals on the outdoor covered terrace overlooking the ocean. The very spacious outdoor terrace has hammocks, lounge chairs and a swing on the tree. - #1 Master Bedroom - Ocean view. Private bathroom. Double occupancy . 1 king size bed. - 8 days 7 nights + retreat package - $4,244 per person - #2 Guest Bedroom - Private bathroom. 1 double bed & 1 single bed. - 8 days 7 nights + retreat package - $3,794 per person - #3 Guest Bedroom - Private bathroom. 1 double bed & 1 single bed. - 8 days 7 nights + retreat package - $3,794 per person 
- Your Deposit & Payments- Your non refundable deposit of $500 holds your spot while you move through the registration process. This deposit goes toward your chosen package price. Payment plans are available in 3 instalments. - Payment plans available in 3 installments: 
 $1000.00 due May 1st, 2025
 $1000.00 due June 1st, 2025
 Remaining balance due July 1st, 2025- 1. VENMO to @Irina-Crismaru - 2. ZELLE contact Irina at 310-272-6261 for instructions. - 3. CREDIT CARD payments contact Constantia 
 (3.5% fee on credit cards payments)- IMPORTANT NOTE: All payments are non-refundable. However, in an emergency, you may find a replacement for yourself. - For info please reach out to us at dolphinsgatenews@gmail.com Or text 310-869-5313 (Constantia) or 310-272-6261 (Irina) 
- Travel recommendations:- There are non-stop flights (8 hrs) from Los Angeles LAX Airport to Fa’a’a International Airport (PPT) in Tahiti. We recommend taking overnight flights that arrive on August 22nd early morning Tahiti Time. We will meet the morning of August 22nd, 2025 at 8:00AM at the airport and take a van as a group to the ferry station (transfer included). There is a restaurant with breakfast options at the ferry station (not included in retreat price). We will depart at 12:25PM with the ferry from Tahiti to Mo’orea (about 40 minutes ride). - Participants that will arrive later or the night before could meet us at the ferry station in Tahiti by 11:00AM, we will provide tickets to the ferry. - We will take the Ferry to Moorea as a group. Round-trip Ferry tickets included. We will take a transfer vehicle on Moorea to our villa. Transfer is Included. - Travelers Insurance: - We highly recommend you getting travel insurance within 2 weeks of purchasing your airline tickets unless you’re able to fly with free air miles. (in case you need to cancel or we need to cancel). We recommend World Nomads WorldNomads.com for all your travel insurance needs. (must be purchased within two weeks of purchasing your airline tickets to cover pre-existing conditions). 

