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Muri Lagoon Cruise: Half-Day BBQ Lunch Adventure with Snorkeling in Rarotonga
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Muri
Experience the ultimate adventure in Rarotonga with our half-day BBQ lunch cruise. Discover the beauty of Muri Lagoon, snorkel with exotic fish, and spot Charlie the giant Moray Eel!
Experience the ultimate adventure in Rarotonga with our half-day BBQ lunch cruise. Discover the beauty of Muri Lagoon, snorkel with exotic fish, and spot Charlie the giant Moray Eel!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Muri Lagoon - Don’t miss one of Rarotonga’s most popular and enjoyable tours, fun for all ages. Cruise on the glass bottom boat to the marine reserve for some awesome snorkelling with giant clams and tropical fish in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon. A perfect way to explore or view the marine life through the glass bottom of the boat…
- Muri Lagoon - Don’t miss one of Rarotonga’s most popular and enjoyable tours, fun for all ages. Cruise on the glass bottom boat to the marine reserve for some awesome snorkelling with giant clams and tropical fish in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon. A perfect way to explore or view the marine life through the glass bottom of the boat without actually having to get wet! An Awesome day out with a fabulous fresh fish open fire BBQ lunch, coconut tree climbing and coconut husking show, pareu tying demonstration and the sounds of the NSA stringband on Motu Koromiri.
- Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes - On arrival at Muri Beach you will be welcomed with Cook Island’s drumming before boarding the glass bottom ready for departure at 11am
What's Included
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
- Towels
- Alcohol
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Hotel return transfer : $17 per adult & $8.50 per child
- Towels
- Alcohol
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Hotel return transfer : $17 per adult & $8.50 per child
Additional Information
Don’t forfeit an amazing outing on Muri Lagoon! We’ve been conducting our Muri Lagoon voyage since 1992, providing a taste of our tropical paradise to guests at Muri Beach, Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. We’re experts in enjoyment and we’d be thrilled to have you join! Step aboard our splendid lagoon cruise that comes with a mouth-watering BBQ spread!…
Don’t forfeit an amazing outing on Muri Lagoon! We’ve been conducting our Muri Lagoon voyage since 1992, providing a taste of our tropical paradise to guests at Muri Beach, Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. We’re experts in enjoyment and we’d be thrilled to have you join! Step aboard our splendid lagoon cruise that comes with a mouth-watering BBQ spread! Take pleasure in snorkeling in the crystal clear water, while looking out for Charlie, our large Moray Eel, and an array of vibrant tropical fish!
- You should arrive at the departure point 30 minutes prior to departure time
- Bring you own towels
- Infant meals not included
- Alcohol beverages are not provided but you are welcome to bring your own
- Return hotel transfers can be arranged at an additional cost of NZD17 per adult & NZD8.50 per child which can be paid on the day of the tour
Location
Muri Beach
Be at our Beach Hut located in central Muri on the beach - opposite The Rarotongan Sailing Club
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1396 Ratings)
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S6756hdkirstyw
Aug 25, 2025
Perfect! Ticks all the boxes. - Splendid experience!
The Vahine organing the experience made sure everyone got off to a safe and clear path.
The Tane running the vessels were so good at navigating the lagoon, singing their waiata and having a good laugh, it was music to the soul. They were even scoping out Turtles (almost instantly btw (August))
and who's birthday is within the week, dedicating a Happy Birthday sing along and well wishes.
All fun aside the safety was clearly paramount. They offer safety equipment as well as a very keen eye, the reef itself is very safe and its super salty so it is very easy to float. A little deep for beginners but our daughter equipped with a pool noodle and life jacket managed her first swim beyond her depth. She's 9 tho so obviously keep an eye on the littles, the water is 2-3 meters deep, and regardless of confidence makeseure everyone is sweet before loosing your mind at the BEAUTIFUL life within the Reef! Which is vast and absolutely amazing. Turtles or not the fish are incredible!
Anyway!
Kai was amazing! Beautiful fresh fish amazing island style sides, all worth a try. And oh my god... don't get me started on captain smack sparrow, teaching us all about the coconut. Opening its fruit and climbing its enormous trees. Tieing sarong on unexpecting members of the 'passangers' Our pukus were sore after that unexpected bit of stand up. A couple of days later we decided to rent some kayaks and explore the area ourselves. Which was also a 10/10 experience. Brilliant all round.
One million percent recommend 👌 👏 👍 🙌 💯 😀 👌 👏 👍 🙌 💯 😀 👌 👏 👍 🙌 💯 😀
Nga mihi!
From a run of the mill Kiwi 😆
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Steveng1958
Aug 25, 2025
A great half day excursion. Non stop entertainment. - Had a terrific time on the Lagoon Cruise. Wonderfully entertaining. Captain Cup cake and Captain Absolute were stars. Enjoyed the snorkeling, drumming and wonderful lunch. A great way to enjoy Muri Lagoon.
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Shep22957
Aug 25, 2025
A must do - Bloody fantastic day. Put this top of your must do list. Loved the singing, the humour, the food, the glass bottom boat to see the turtles and fish. Those that snorkeled loved it too thanks guys!
Bronwyn and Heather
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Snomitz
Aug 20, 2025
A great day - Great day from beginning to end. Loved everything. Banter, music, snorkeling, bbq, show and friendliness of crew. Would recommend to anyone.
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804shannann
Aug 20, 2025
Very enjoyable day out on the water - Highly entertaining cruise with a delicious lunch provided. I very much enjoyed my day on Captain Smoothies boat. Saw a few turtles and watched someone climb a coconut tree!
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Review1205
Aug 18, 2025
Great fun experience - Great fun experience. Staff/ ‘Captains’ really work hard to make it an enjoyable day. Our captains included Captain Fabulous and Captain Cup Cake. Lots of comedy and fun island music. Well organised.
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Eranae2025
Aug 18, 2025
Wonderful, Amazing,BEUTIFUL all things good - THE ABSOLUTE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER
It is so worth doing the hosts captain boat food snorkeling everything is 10/10 if you come to raro and you don't do this trust me when I say your missing out.Not only will you enjoy the experience but you are so well looked after and you will definitely be entertained with laughter as well I left this experience with the HUGEST smile on my face because it was just that great.
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Gjc96
Aug 17, 2025
10/10 recommend and want to do again! - Amazing snorkelling and the crew were so kind and funny! Very attentive to all on board. Food was yum and the entertainment was both information and hilarious. 10/10 recommend for anyone
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96andrewz
Aug 17, 2025
Great half-day cruise, lunch and snorkel - including the beautiful music of Rarotonga. - Better than expected. Greeted at the launch site at Muri beach by the beautiful sounds of ukulele and drums. The day's schedule of activities were outlined to all before we boarded the launch.
Snorkel equipment and fins supplied for the dive, at pre-determined spot just south of Muri lagoon, safely located within the outer reef. Heaps of amazing sea life seemed to be attracted to the arrival of our launch (one of 4 that Captain Tama sent out that day). We were free to roam the clear and not-too-deep waters there, until the sounding of the horn.
We sailed off after about 40 minutes, to the beautiful sounds of the ukulele and drums to the BBQ destination, a small island on Muri lagoon. Food, drink and an entertaining show to the 100 or so travellers (from all 4 launces) lasted for an hour or 2 before heading back across the lagoon to our final destination.
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Giarianj
Aug 20, 2025
Fun day, want more!!! - Our tour captains were very entertaining and the tour was so much fun! Able to see fishes and had a hearty lunch in the island! The shows were fun to watch. Downside, it's toooo short coz we were having fun!
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