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 - Guaranteed turtle encounters at the healthiest snorkelling spot in the Cook Islands. Discover the incredible underwater world of Rarotonga on this snorkelling adventure. Look out for the majestic sea turtles and other sea life in the blue water. Swim with tropical sea life and among vibrant coral. We can’t always guarantee Rays but on…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
Additional Information

This amazing tour guarantees seeing turtles but we can’t guarantee rays, as they do like to hangout on the seafloor. We are sometimes lucky though if they come to the surface or if water clarity is good, allowing us to see them on the bottom.
All you need to bring is your swimwear and a towel. We supply all the equipment. A moderate level of swimming confidence and fitness is recommended to enjoy our 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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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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Holly1996-1
Sep 21, 2024
Amazing - Most amazing experience with a great tour guide, Papa Turtle. Saw multiple turtles and fish, I highly recommend for a very special experience.
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Dexter_c
Sep 19, 2024
An amazing experience - 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.
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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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From $88
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).