Snorkeling with Turtles: Reef Life Adventure

465 Ratings

Takitumu District

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Our two-hour snorkeling adventure features an ‘island hour’ of beach entry snorkeling with turtles and a vibrant reef ecosystem. Just bring your swimwear and a towel; we provide all the necessary gear. A moderate level of swimming ability and fitness is advised to fully enjoy our guided tour.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Snorkel Cook Islands - Turtle sightings guaranteed! Experience Rarotonga’s premier snorkeling adventure. Swim with turtles, rays, and vibrant tropical fish in pristine waters!
Our highly-rated guided snorkeling tour provides a safe and memorable journey, with beach access and skilled water safety experts ensuring a fantastic experience for all…

What's Included

Premium snorkeling gear for your comfort and safety
Convenient shower facilities for after your adventure
Secure storage for your valuables
Ample parking for your convenience
Snacks
100% Safety record
Photographs are taken on all tours but not guaranteed as your safety is our priority

What's Not Included

Transportation

Location

Snorkel Cook Islands

We're right on the beach at Avaavaroa passage. Find us up on Google Maps under Snorkel Cook Islands. We're conveniently on the main road bus route. We do not offer direct transfers but upon booking you will be emailed all details of how to find us

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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775beck62

Nov 3, 2025

An great experiecne to get close with relaxed and happy turtles - A fantastic way to start the day a sunrise swim to see the turtles and reef fish . Liked the safety conscious approach and low eco impact focus , no scooters, boats a walk in , walk out. Well resourced with equipment and people , clearly epxlained the trip and gave tips on how best to see the turtles. Educational and fun . Plenty of very relaxed turtles , eagle rays , moray eel & fish seen. A perfect start to teh day at 7 am

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Madeleine

Oct 30, 2025

Amazing - So magical!! Was so fantastic, guides were amazing and the best eco friendly option to keep our beautiful oceans safe from any unnecessary equipment like sea scooters.

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Karljc7164ug

Oct 30, 2025

An awesome first under water adventure - Had a great experience with the family, Josh the guide was very knowledgeable and worked well taking the time with the whole group showing us the amazing ocean playground he has , very considerate of the environment and cannot indorse his operation enough!!

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Hulk805

Oct 27, 2025

Turtle Time - What an amazing experience. The staff is amazing. I am a strong swimmer and had no problems. My wife is not as strong a swimmer and had a blast. She needed a little help and to get out to the snorkel spot. The staff was very safety conscious and got her out to the area, where the current was not as strong and she was able to really enjoy herself. We are probably going again. Don't hesitate, do it.

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Q745nokimh

Oct 22, 2025

Magical - swimming with turtles - A massive thank you to the crew at Snorkel Cook Islands. We had a magical time swimming with the turtles and sea life. Big T was very informative and kept us extremely safe. There was always a team member close by to help if needed. I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough - it is a must do.

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Damaconermellino

Oct 21, 2025

Unforgettable experience - It was an unforgettable experience. The hour spent swimming next to the turtles was nothing short of magical. The Team is very present, attentive and available in case of difficulties but also to guide people during the experience. Equipment (fins and masks) are provided on site, as well as fresh fruit and shower at the end of the route. Tip: reduce the number of participants per excursion, in order to make the experience even more unique

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S8411bqchiaram

Oct 21, 2025

Great memories - Great experience, very safe! Even if the current was quite strong, we had the possibility to have the experience without any risk! The place is gorgeous and at the end we also got some fruits. Highly recommended :)

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Francine_t

Oct 20, 2025

Fantastic experience - For a not so confident rip swimmer Captain T helped my fear by guiding me out through the water allowing me to experience swimming with the 🐢 seeing the stingrays and enjoying the experience. Felt very safe with the lifeguard team watching out. Definitely recommend Snorkel Cook Islands

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Cjh330

Oct 20, 2025

Amazing 🐢 - Absolutely amazing and unforgettable memory. The welcoming by the family vibe is on point. I was doing this solo but they made me feel included and most importantly safe. Photos are no guarantee of course but I was absolutely thrilled with how mine turned out. The amount of turtles and Eagle Ray we saw and up so close! Also I now have a better appreciation of the moana as we learnt how to use it as it is intended (i.e no boats or sea scooters). Love love love ❤️

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V18lffionat

Oct 18, 2025

Great value turtle tour - Had a great tour out to the passage to see the turtles. Well organised group, safety instructions and a good atmosphere. They take you out to a great spot in the passage where the turtles hang out, spent about an hour out there, got to see numerous turtles and some good coral as well. Good value for the money. My only negative was that it was a pretty big group, next time I would prefer a smaller group, but for the cost of this tour you certainly get your moneys worth. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

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From $69

up to 2 guests

1 - Adult