Swimming with Whales

Mo’orea, French Polynesia

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SEPTEMBER 3RD - 9TH

SEPTEMBER 10TH - 15TH

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AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE

with Ayla

Each year, humpback whales return to the warm waters of Mo’orea, creating a rare opportunity to encounter these majestic beings in their natural habitat. This intimate retreat invites you into the crystal blue lagoons of French Polynesia for a week of ocean exploration, mindful practices, and meaningful connection with the natural world.

Through private whale excursions, daily integration practices, and time immersed in the beauty of the island - this journey offers a profound opportunity to reconnect with yourself, the ocean, and the quiet wisdom that lives within both.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

❋ ACCOMIDATIONS
in Mo’orea, French Polynesia

Beautiful private accommodations in a serene island home with modern amenities and a pool. Ideally located near the water and local beaches.

❋ Ocean Experiences

• Four private boat excursions
• One full-day Seafari
• Three half-day Seafaris
• Opportunities to encounter humpback whales, dolphins, and other marine life.
• Time to explore lagoons, reefs, and the surrounding ocean with experienced local guides

❋ Meals

• Coffee/Tea/Water Provided at the house.
• Lunch provided during the full-day Seafari
• Three shared group dinners during the retreat
• Grocery shop at local store for individual snacks, breakfast items, or other personal items

❋ Daily Integration & Healing Practices

• Gentle yoga flow
• Guided meditation
• Group Reiki healing
• Sound baths

❋ Transportation

• Transportation from the ferry to the retreat home
• Transportation provided for all whale excursion days
• Flights are NOT included.

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retreat details

This retreat is an immersive ocean experience in the beautiful waters of Mo’orea, designed to combine unforgettable whale encounters with time to rest, explore, and reconnect with yourself and nature.

During the retreat, guests will join four private ocean excursions with a licensed captain in search of humpback whales, dolphins, and other marine life. The experience includes one full-day Seafari (7am–3pm) and three half-day whale excursions, offering incredible time on the water while still leaving space to enjoy the island.

There will also be time on land to relax, explore beaches, snorkel, or join an optional inner-island jungle hike through Mo’orea’s lush volcanic landscape. Days can include gentle yoga, meditation, Reiki, and sound baths to support grounding, connection, and integration throughout the journey. The retreat includes, lunch on the full-day Seafari, and three shared group dinners, with additional free time to explore as desire.

BOTH RETREAT DATES INCLUDE THE SAME CORE EXPERIENCE:
Four private whale excursions, daily practices, and time to explore the beauty of Mo’orea.

The September 3–9 retreat includes one additional day on the island, between Seafari Days. Planned inner island hike into the lush volcanic landscape.

First Wave

September 3 - 9

$3,800 PER PERSON

**One more day on the Island with land excursion

Second Wave

September 10 - 15

$3,400 PER PERSON

A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame, white bedding, and turquoise towels on the bed. There are curtains on a window behind the bed, a small white dresser on the right, and a hanging lamp on the wall. The room has wooden flooring and sliding closet

A whale breaching the water near two snorkelers in the ocean under a cloudy sky.

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Outdoor swimming pool with a blue deck, surrounded by tropical plants and white lounge chairs, under a partly cloudy sky.

Living room with a dark blue sectional sofa with patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table with a flower vase, a modern kitchen with white cabinets, a staircase, and large windows letting in natural light.

A brass bowl with an engraved image of a seated Buddha inside, resting on sandy ground, with small seashells collected inside the bowl.

A man sitting in a canoe decorated with tropical leaves and flowers, floating on calm turquoise water near beach resorts with thatched roofs and a forested hillside in the background.

A person in snorkeling gear holding a fish with a fishing line in shallow clear ocean water, with a partly cloudy sky overhead.

Swims past a coral reef, a green sea turtle with flippers extended underwater in the ocean.

Interior view of a dining area with a long beige table, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights. The room has a sloped ceiling with wooden beams and a staircase in the corner. There is a vase with flowers on the table and various decorative plants i

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A MESSAGE FROM AYLA

For the past two years, I have had the honor of swimming with the humpback whales in Mo’orea - an experience that has profoundly touched my heart. Each encounter has been among the most moving, mesmerizing, and life-changing experiences of my life.

It is with deep reverence and excitement that I now feel called to share this sacred journey with others who feel the same pull.

Mo’orea is often called the heart chakra of the world. The island itself is shaped like a heart, embraced by turquoise lagoons and ancient volcanic peaks. It is a place where land, ocean, and spirit meet in rare harmony.

Each year, humpback whales migrate to these waters, carrying ancient frequencies of love, wisdom, and remembrance.

This retreat is designed for those who feel the call of the ocean and the intelligence it holds. Much like the unseen depths of the sea, our own inner knowing lives beneath the surface - waiting to be remembered.

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