Swim with Turtles: Marine Life Adventure
3.9
7 Ratings
Rarotonga

This tour is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts. Instead of spending time looking for marine creatures, join a tour that ensures you will swim with turtles. A photographer will be with you during the entire experience to capture moments with you and the turtles. After the tour, you will receive online access to the images via a digital photo album.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • YWAM Cook Islands - Rarotonga, Cook Islands BEST ECO FRIENDLY GUIDED TURTLE TOUR. Discover the magic of Rarotonga’s healthiest Snorkelling spot and be awed by the thriving coral canyons and vibrant marine life with a GUIDED TURTLE TOUR. 100% GUARANTEED TURTLES OR YOUR MONEY BACK. Your moments will be treasured forever in an online gallery sent…
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What's Included
  • Outdoor Shower Facilities
  • Life Jacket and Vests
  • Wetsuit and Rash Shirts Hire
  • Beach Portrait Photoshoot before tour
  • Personal Rescue Flotation Device for novice swimmers
  • Secure Storage for Precious Items
  • Premium Quality Mask, Snorkel, Reefshoes and Fins
  • Go Pro Hire
  • Professional Trained Lifeguards
  • Paddle Board for Non Swimmers
What's Not Included
  • Accommodation Transfers at an additional $20 per person
Location
Rarotonga
Meeting location is on the south coast close to Avaavaroa Passage. We are located on the main road bus route. We have parking on the beach side where our team will be waiting. Upon booking you will be sent detailed instructions. Please reach out via email or phone if you do not receive instruction.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.9
(7 Ratings)
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Joanne_s
Nov 16, 2024
Awesome Turtle Tour - Absolute fantastic turtle tour. We seen so many turtles in our 1 hour tour. Could have stayed out there for hours. Papa Turtle was very professional, caring and made sure we were enjoying our experience. Highly recommend
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W2904ducraigr
Sep 26, 2024
Great authentic turtle tour - We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks for the incredible experience we had on your tour. From start to finish, it felt like so much more than just a typical outing—it was personal, intimate, and truly authentic. The small group setting allowed us to really connect with both the environment and the beauty of the turtles, making the whole experience feel special and unique. Your passion for what you do shone through every moment, and we were so grateful to be a part of it. It’s clear that you care deeply about the ocean and that care truly enhanced the experience for us. We left with not only wonderful memories but also a deeper appreciation for the beautiful marine life. Thank you again for such a memorable day. We’ll be recommending Papa Turtle Tour to everyone we know and hope to join you again someday!
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Wanderer41433888573
Sep 14, 2024
Best experience of my life! - I 100% recommend Papa Turtle for anyone interested in swimming with turtles. Not only do you get to swim with them, but Papa Turtle is also very knowledgeable of turtles and will teach you all about turtle life. He also takes smaller groups than other turtle tours which makes the whole experience so much more personal and special! I have a fear of deep water, but not once did I feel unsafe with Papa Turtle watching over us.
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P3426dorosef
Jul 8, 2024
Safe and competent guide, amazing experience - Papa Turtle Tour from Experience Cook Islands was an amazing experience. Safety first with a small group. I hope I'm putting this review with the correct group. We saw turtles sitting on the bottom and swimming beside us, as well as some coral and colourful fish. However there was a strong current so I recommend going with an experienced guide like Papa. We paid $70 which didn't include photos, but took our own. My friend is not a strong swimmer so he had her sit on a board and only snorkel in a calm place. He helped myself and another person when we got tired. Initially he pulled us all out on boards as he explained about the turtles. Then we went snorkelling, and it was great. There were a lot of other groups in the water at the same time and some groups were quite large.
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Teinak2024
Apr 21, 2024
Must do experience on Rarotonga! - Amazing tour!!! Guides are super knowlegable! Their knowledge of the passage is second to none and they were fun to hang out with, Rachael was super bubbly and was great at connecting with us when taking photos of us on the beach before tour. We saw so many turtles and Reuben taught me how to free dive which was surprisingly easier than I had anticipated. Definitely going to get the rest of my family to book in with you guys. It was a treat.
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20carol13
Mar 29, 2025
A time waster - I booked this tour for April through Tripadvisor which advises customers to contact Experience Cook Islands. I promptly did that by emailing, ringing(leaving messages), msn and also posted on their Facebook page. I did not get any response. Certainly a time waster and money waster with toll calls overseas. So, we have had no choice but to cancel the booking.
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Ronaldgraham_m
Dec 29, 2024
Excursion cancellation on arrival with no prior notification. - Do not book with Papa Turtle - Hopess & unreliable. Many other great little companies. They also have a poor reputation in Raro
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