Turtle Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Sea Turtles

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Takitumu District

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Discover the hidden gems of Rarotonga, Cook Islands on an exhilarating snorkel tour. Swim with turtles and, if conditions allow, encounter majestic eagle rays. Capture the memories with professional photography.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Rarotonga - Guaranteed turtle encounters at the healthiest snorkelling spot in the Cook Islands. Discover the incredible underwater world of Rarotonga on this snorkelling adventure. Look out for the majestic sea turtles and other sea life in the blue water. Swim with tropical sea life and among vibrant coral. We can’t always guarantee Rays but on…

What's Included

Snorkeling equipment provided

Additional Information

This amazing tour guarantees seeing turtles but we can’t guarantee rays, as they do like to hangout on the seafloor. We are sometimes lucky though if they come to the surface or if water clarity is good, allowing us to see them on the bottom.
All you need to bring is your swimwear and a towel. We supply all the equipment. A moderate level of swimming confidence and fitness is recommended to enjoy our guided tour.

Location

Tarani Beach Bungalows

You will be sent detailed instruction of where to meet on booking..

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Lauren_m

Sep 16, 2025

Advanced Snorkle Tour - Great snorkling with turtles, rays and lots of beautiful coral. This is definitely an excursion for advanced swimmers as the current is VERY strong and the water is cold! A wetsuit top was provided, but I would have been more comfortable in a full suit.

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Jenna_p

Aug 17, 2025

This tour with papa... - This tour with papa turtle was amazing, my partner is not a confidant swimer however, papa turtle took him under his fin and gave him the most amazing time and experience!

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Craig_b

Jul 24, 2025

One of the best experiences a family could have, Papa Turtle is the greatest - Such great people to deal with, friendly, informative & take great care of you & the environment. We had the best time 👌🏼

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Tanat214

Jul 16, 2025

Top notch experience - This tour was absolutely incredible! From the moment we set out, the guide was passionate and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating facts about the turtles and their habitat. The snorkeling experience was unforgettable; we swam alongside the gentle giants in their natural environment. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an amazing adventure!

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Nataliehj7385qq

Jul 14, 2025

10 out of 10 - what an amazing experience this was. we camr to the cook islands to celebrate my 50 th and this tour topped off a fantastic vacation. Papa”turtle” was our guide and he was magnificent. thank you for helping us create wonderful family memories. cheers natalie

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Explorer44091135907

Mar 23, 2025

Absolutely amazing 100/10 - Absolutely amazing experience, they took us as a small group and it was such a surreal experience and we got some amazing photos from our swim. Would highly recommend going with these guys over anyone else. Our experience was phenomenal

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Amanda_d

Feb 11, 2025

Papa Turtle & the Rays! - I had an AMAZING time with Papa Turtle and Visha! They made sure I was kept safe the entire time from start to finish! I was lucky enough to see both the turtles and a squadron of eagle rays at the bottom of the sand bank! AND a very special encounter with a very special turtle will be one to remember!! Highlight of my stay so far ! This tour is also fantastic as it supports the locals directly, it isn't a large tour company !!! Go local it's BEST !

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Kyrapenu

Nov 28, 2024

Amazing 😁 - Everything was amazing. Very friendly people that make you feel welcome and safe in the water. I Highly recommend this tour.

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Jocelyncb8297ie

Nov 30, 2024

Great experience. Would certainly do it again. - The day we went sea was very rough in the channel. However, guided by Pappa Turtle to get out to the channel, was well worth it. Too rough to see the rays, but saw some amazing turtles up close. Alana was our personal guide who kept checking to see if we felt safe - which we did. Loved every minute of it. Now just waiting for photos to be sent.

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Gavla15

Sep 7, 2025

Nearly two years and no photos - After a few weeks I initially didn't receive any updates regarding the included photos. I was required to chase Charlotte who apologised, stating they had lost the photos. To resolve things, she advised refunding me half of the payment and send me some turtle photos. I replied by thanking her. Then again, nothing! I sent numerous emails and she never replied. I can see from other reviews the same thing has happened. Do not go with this outfit, they will scam you!

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From $86

up to 8 guests

1 - Adult