Turtle Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Sea Turtles

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
Highlights
  • Rarotonga - Experience guaranteed turtle sightings at the premier snorkeling location in the Cook Islands. Embark on a snorkeling journey to explore Rarotonga’s stunning underwater realm. Keep an eye out for the magnificent sea turtles and other marine creatures in the clear waters. Enjoy swimming with tropical marine life and amidst colorful…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
Additional Information

This incredible tour ensures turtle sightings, although sightings of rays cannot be promised since they often linger on the seafloor. However, there are occasions when they surface or when the water is clear enough for us to spot them below.
Participants only need to bring swimwear and a towel, as all equipment is provided. A moderate level of swimming ability and fitness is advised to fully enjoy the 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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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).