Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Who said divers have all the fun? On this snorkel tour you’ll get close-up views of a range of tropical sea life. You’ll go swimming with turtles, and if conditions are good, with eagle rays too. If this wasn’t fantastic enough, you’ll have an award-winning photographer (or one of her team) accompany you. You’ll be given high-quality, artistic photos of your snorkeling experience to take home after.
- Snorkeling equipment is included
- Leave the old underwater camera at home as you’ll receive pro photos
- Experience the beauty beneath the surface of Rarotonga’s sea
- You’re guaranteed to see turtles
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tarani Beach BungalowsP6M7+WQF, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
You will be sent detailed instruction of where to meet on booking..
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours
- 27/10/2019 - 15/09/2027
Monday - Friday : 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
George_M
This incredible experience literally happens 150metres off the beach! Mind blowing to see all the fish, turtles and on our day we were lucky to see the manta rays! So jealous of Papa Turtle's job. Definitely a must do experience!
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George_M, Apr 2026
This incredible experience literally happens 150metres off the beach! Mind blowing to see all the fish, turtles and on our day we were lucky to see the manta rays! So jealous of Papa Turtle's job. Definitely a must do experience!
Lauren_M, Sept 2025
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.
Jenna_P, Aug 2025
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!
Craig_B, Jul 2025
Such great people to deal with, friendly, informative & take great care of you & the environment.
We had the best time 👌🏼
Amanda_D, Feb 2025
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 !
KyraPenu, Nov 2024
Everything was amazing. Very friendly people that make you feel welcome and safe in the water. I Highly recommend this tour.
Dexter_C, Sept 2024
Great experience and very well taken care of by Papa Turtle & Dylan. Papa Turtle knows how to guide the tour and which turtles to swim with and where and how you'd get the best shots, you'll just love it.
Morgane_S, May 2024
I was really disappointed. I booked this tour because it was supposed to be small group and professional photos. Yes it was a small group, but we were at the same as other groups so there was around 25 people with us. The time of the booking changed at least 3 times and the professional pictures were actually taken with an iphone. That also means that if you want your pictures right away you need to have an iphone. We saw tge rays, but it was in the evening so we didn't have enough lights and the guide didn't take any pictures of them. It's nothing against the guide who was lovely, but to me.that wasn't was I signed up for. Other tours are doing the exact same thing for cheaper.
Liz_R, Apr 2024
This turtle swimming experience was a holiday highlight for me and my 19 year old son.
We were lucky to get Tex as a guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional- making sure we felt safe and comfortable in some quite rough water. His photography skills were second to none, and we got an airdrop of pics to enjoy as soon as we’d finished our tour, with edited ones to follow.
We saw so many beautiful turtles both resting and swimming, and caught a glimpse of two huge ray.
Feel like this experience is enjoyed most if you have a reasonable level of confidence swimming and diving - although Tex looked after us so well we still would have had an incredible time if we weren’t confident.
Thank you Tex for making some magical memories.
Rochelle_B, Dec 2023
Thanks heaps for taking Devin and I on your snorkelling with turtle tour, We really enjoyed ourselves and will recommend you's to our friends and family 🌺
Hope you guy's had an awesome Christmas and have a wonderful New Year. Look forward to coming back to the Cook Islands again for another holiday 🤙🏼
Sandy_F, Nov 2023
Omg, this tour was one of the highlights of my life. This experience of getting up and close to the majestic turtles and seeing the eagle rays gliding down below was nothing sort of magical. The guides did an amazing job of making sure everyone was safe and having a fulfilling experience and the photos are stuning. I wish I could have gone out everyday with you guys 🤩
Jane_B, Jul 2022
Beautiful clear water, and up close experience with turtles. Guides were amazing looking after the children and us at all times. Thanks Baby shark and Keanu you guys rock!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you Jane lovely to meet you all, so glad you and your beautiful family had a great experience with our team and our beautiful turtles :)
Paul_W, Jul 2022
Great experience We saw at least 20 turtles and were able to swim with most of them The group was well organized and safety was a priority. We both recommend this tour
kirsty_f, Sept 2021
Not what u expected . Our tour was over booked ran late and so unorganised! It’s been over 6 weeks and still no photos I’ve been in contact and was told I’d get them 2 weeks ago but with so many people on our tour there probably arnt any photos not a good experience for something we were so excited about
Scott_G, Jul 2021
Charlotte is amazing and creates such a cool experience for you. This was our highlight of our holiday and can’t recommend it enough. We did the sunrise tour and it was a great way to start the day :)) the staff helping out were also very nice and funny. 10/10, highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Awww than you so much you are such legend. Appreciate your kind words so much. I love that you loved the turtles and experience as much as me and my team do. Keep shining and keep in touch :)
kia manuia
Charlotte
Cheryl_R, Jun 2021
What an amazing tour and not to be missed on your next trip to Rarotonga. From the moment you meet Charlotte, Charlottes Dad and turtle boy you are made part of the family. It was such a magical time and something to certainly tick of the bucket list. Thank you all for making it so special.
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Awww Wow thank you Cheryl for your beautiful words. Me, turtle boy and my Dad appreciate your love so much and loved having you. Keep in touch and keep shining x
Charlotte Piho
Daniel_M, Feb 2025
Très bon spot de snorkeling avec des tortues, des Raies aigle et plein d’autres poissons. Mais attention, il faut être un nageur très sportif pour contrer le courant… Un peu dangereux quand même !
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