Tours/Rarotonga/Rarotonga Cruise Ship Special
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Rarotonga Cruise Ship Special

5.0(5)Rarotonga1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(4)

Description

Designed for cruise ship guests visiting Rarotonga. Enjoy our unforgettable morning turtle snorkeling tour, with optional transfers available, and still have plenty of time to explore the island afterward. Our Tour Includes: - Return transfers to and from the cruise ship dock - Brief stop at Muri Beach for sightseeing - Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins & optional wet suits) - Safety briefing and guidance throughout - Fully guided tour in the best areas of the lagoon - Supportive and experienced guides in the water - Underwater photos from your experience - Light refreshments after the tour

Tour Options

Snorkel Tour with Transfers
  • Roundtrip Transfer Included Pickup included

Itinerary

120 min

A snorkelling adventure beyond

Highlights

Local Fruits
Transfers included
Premium snorkeling gear for your comfort and safety
Secure storage for your valuables
Photography is included on all tours but not guaranteed as your safety is our priority
Outdoor shower
Ample parking for your convenience
Guaranteed turtle experience

What's included

Included
Local Fruits
Transfers included
Premium snorkeling gear for your comfort and safety
Secure storage for your valuables
Photography is included on all tours but not guaranteed as your safety is our priority
Outdoor shower
Ample parking for your convenience
Guaranteed turtle experience

Pickup Locations & Times

Transfers available for add-on price

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(5)

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Karen_H
July 3, 2026
Book direct, over charging cruise ship passengers. Not a private tour

Booked a tour from cruise ship. Amazing turtles, not a private tour, 48 in group, have to walk back thru coral (need to be fit), head guy very rude. Paid too much to include transfers from ship, than transfer an hour late to pick us up. Book direct as only $89 nzd and catch local bus. Promised amazing photos, not great and only 6 photos of 8 of us.

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Ivan_N
July 2, 2026
Rarotonga Turtle experience 10/10

One of a kind experience. To see these majestic turtles and spotted eagle rays in the wild and so close was so unique and memorable. Josh and. Charlotte were the perfect hosts and always making sure we were safe and having a good time.

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Desiree_L
July 1, 2026
Excellent excursion

Great communication on what time and where to pick up vehicle at the port. Family owned business - owner explained the route to take to see the turtles and rays. His wife took pictures of us on land and his crew took underwater pictures. Great experience.

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Stepheniebray
November 1, 2025
Highlight of our trip to Rarotonga

Massive thank you to Josh, Charlotte, baby Bronte and your brand new twin bubbas..and also Nan who prepared some delicious Paw Paw for us. My family were in Rarotonga to celebrate my sisters 60th birthday and it was her dream to experience swimming with the turtles. Josh was amazing, he took the time to go through what to expect, drew a map of the channel in the sand and checked everyone's gear was on properly. Im not a strong swimmer and he made us feel so safe and he made it possible for me to enjoy the beautiful 🐢 turtles with my family. It was our first excursion to do and remained the Absolute highlight of our trip to Rarotonga. And we all now have stunning photos with the turtles and family photos to treasure of our magical day. I highly recommend choosing Snorkle Cook Islands to have your swimming with the turtles experience.

Operator response

Thanks, Stephenie! 🤿 It’s fantastic that Josh’s guidance, the team’s support, and your family’s excitement made the excursion a highlight of your trip. 🐢 We’re thrilled the photos captured those special moments, hope to guide you on another amazing snorkel soon!

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22g_nterj
April 3, 2020
Amazing underwater world

This was an unforgettable experience: swimming in the middle of this beautiful underwater world along the passage, together with fish of all sizes and colors, turtles and even rays, not to mention the multitude of different corals. Josh and his crew were wonderful guides, very competent, friendly and well trained. It was an exceptional fun day for our group of stranded tourists. I strongly recommend!

Operator response

Kia orana Günter and Meitaki maata for sharing your review with our community - not only on TripAdvisor but Facebook too! You’re an absolute legend and our boys had an incredible time hosting your group. The turtles were so active! We’re glad you could all join us for a REEF TOUR of our playground. What a stunning day it was!! Hope you’ll be joining us again soon. See you around, Meitaki maata!

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IndyTraveler44
March 23, 2020
Amazing snorkeling!

We couldn’t have had a better experience on this trip. My husband and I are both certified divers, and originally were concerned that this would a “beginners” trip, but were thrilled with the experience. Josh and the team were great: knowledgeable and safety conscious,and by having them guide us, they were able to point out things we might have missed on our own. We saw myriad rays, turtles and varied fish, plus gorgeous corals. The lovely fruit refreshments back on shore completed a lovely trip. Thank you so much.

Operator response

Meitaki maata for sharing your lovely review with us and the community! Considering you’re both experienced in the ocean, we love that we could provide an experience for you that was not only informative, safety-focused and fun but completely different to what you would normally enjoy during a scuba dive. Our team strive to create an experience that can be enjoyed by all, and we’re glad you feel we did this! We hope you’re both safe and well, please join us again soon! Meitaki maata e Kia manuia

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davekY8186IC
March 15, 2020
Best way to snorkel Rarotonga!

This was the best way to see how beautiful Rarotonga is by snorkel! Josh and the team made us feel safe, comfortable and most important made it so much fun! Our guides knew so much about what we were seeing and knew exactly where to go to see the best things. They pointed out many turtles, fish, eel, eagle ray and more! 10/10 recommend Snorkel Cook Islands!

Operator response

Meitaki maata for writing us such a kind review, we’re thrilled you had the best time with us. Not only having fun but feeling safe with too! We have so much pride in being able to share our playground and local knowledge with you. The best part is showing our guests the treasures that live underwater - there’s simply so much to see. We definitely agree, you haven’t seen the best of Rarotonga unless you’ve snorkeled her waters. Thank you so much for choosing us. We hope you’ll be joining us again soon! Meitaki

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