Certified Captains & Guides for Your Tahiti Ocean Adventures
All our guides hold the Lagoon Pilot Certificate (CPL) and the Polynesian Professional Certificate for Outdoor Physical Activities (CPPA APPN), specializing in aquatic hiking and water activities.
These professional certifications are issued by the IJSPF (Youth and Sports Institute of French Polynesia) and the CEFOGEM (Marine Professions Training Center), ensuring safe, supervised, and fully compliant tours according to local regulations.
Why Choose Our Certified Guides?
By joining our tours, you will enjoy the expertise of qualified, experienced, and passionate guides, specialists in:
- Polynesian lagoons
- Snorkeling adventures
- Whale watching experiences
All while guaranteeing safety, professionalism, and an unforgettable ocean adventure in Tahiti.
CPL & CPPA APPN Certifications – Safe Outdoor Water Activities in Tahiti
The CPL (Lagoon Pilot Certificate) and CPPA APPN – Aquatic Hiking option are two essential certifications for safely guiding outdoor and water-based activities in Tahiti.
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Meet Naea – Founder of Tahiti Snorkeling and Whale Tour
Naea, the founder of Tahiti Snorkeling and Whale Tour, is more than just a captain. As a certified aquatic hiking guide and lifelong ocean enthusiast, he has dedicated his life to water sports and marine exploration.
In 2014, he realized his dream by acquiring the Kaoriki, his own boat, and launching his private and group tours in Tahiti, combining snorkeling, whale watching, and cultural immersion.
Naea’s mission is to share his passion for the sea and transmit the energy of Polynesian “Mana” to all ocean lovers, creating unforgettable marine experiences in Tahiti.
Keanu “Reef” – Expert Whale Watching Guide & Ocean Enthusiast in French Polynesia
Keanu, nicknamed “Reef”, is an exceptional guide known for his legendary humor and deep expertise in ocean tours across French Polynesia. Not to be confused with the actor (although…), Reef is a key figure in whale watching in Tahiti, Moorea, and Tetiaroa.
Experienced Whale Watching & Snorkeling Guide
With years of experience in guided snorkeling and humpback whale, pilot whale, and dolphin observation, Keanu can read marine animal behavior to provide safe, high-quality encounters while respecting wildlife.
He knows all the prime marine locations between Tahiti, Moorea, and Tetiaroa and can anticipate cetacean movements, ensuring unforgettable, private whale watching experiences for every guest.