Private tour with photos taken on a professional underwater camera (not a GoPro). Cost is for up to 3 pax. $150pp thereafter. Can't always guarantee Rays but guaranteed to see turtles.
We guarantee to see turtles. This tour is for those wanting a 5 star intimate experience swimming with turtles with top professional water safety standards and professional photos taken not on a GoPro .
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $168 per person for this Rarotonga experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You will be emailed detailed instruction on where to meet after booking. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 51 verified reviews; it is run by Cook islands Turtle Tours.
Highly recommended and very personalised tour away from crowds. Charlotte was absolutely lovely and super accommodating!!! So close up with the turtles. Really loved it! 5 stars all the way! She is a fabulous person and a great guide.
Great one on one time with your guide to ensure an intimate experience with the turtles and great pics
Just want to say thank you to charlotte and Oz for an awsome experience swimming with the turtles , i booked a private tour for me and my wife the day was raining but it actually turned out perfect charlotte took care of the photos on the beach and Oz took us out to the turtles and took plenty of high-quality photos my misses was very happy with this experience and would most likely do it again when we come back next year thanks once again for making my wifes day special
Once in a lifetime experience. Charlotte was excellent. And the photos! Just wow wow wow. A must do in Rarotonga. Book with Charlotte for a professional photographer rather than just a Gopro.
Charlotte was a fabulous guide, getting us into the water at dawn, before the operators of mass tours decended. It was quiet and tranquil with just Charlotte and the two of us having the channel all to ourselves. At that time of day the turtles were calm and relaxed. They were happy for us to get up close and personal. Unfortunately the previous week had been stormy and rough, so while visibility near the surface was good, it was still churned up deeper in the channel. We thought we would be lucky to see any eagle rays at all, but all of a sudden they swirled up out of the depths and we got to watch their "dance". Charlotte took some wonderful photos of us with the turtles, next time maybe we will be lucky enough to have clear water with the rays. We loved it and will definitely be back.
Myself and my wife done a private tour with Charlotte, was amazing getting to swim with the turtles, we both felt safe and the photos were incredible, highlight of our holiday, cheers Charlotte and Rarotonga
Had the best experience with Papa turtle. Was very educational. We seen so many turtles. Totally recommend anyone to do this tour.
My husband and I booked a private tour with Charlotte and it was an incredible experience. Charlotte took us out early so as to avoid larger group tours so we had the turtles all to ourselves. She was so knowledgable and took the most amazing photos - which were sent through to us by the very next day! This was such a magical experience. Would highly recommend booking with Charlotte and her team.
My husband and I stumbled across Charlotte’s studio while exploring Muri, and from the moment we started chatting and saw her incredible work, we knew we’d found something special. Booking the private snorkeling tour turned out to be the best decision of our entire holiday 😊 We started early at 6:30am with some beautiful sunrise photos on the beach, which was such an awesome way to begin the day. From there, we headed out to the reef, where the experience kept getting better. Turtles were just chilling out and glided past us, and we were even lucky enough to spot eagle rays resting just a few meters below. Along with the coral and beautiful tropical fish, It felt so serene and truly unforgettable. What really stood out to us was Charlotte herself. She guided us the whole time, sharing her knowledge and genuine passion for the turtles and their environment. You can tell she has a deep respect and connection to the ocean, which made the experience feel even more meaningful. On top of that, she captured everything beautifully (both photos and video) and had everything ready for us within 24 hours. The whole experience felt incredibly personal and thoughtfully put together. If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate! You have found the ultimate turtle guide and once-in-a-lifetime experience with a truly talented, world-class photographer.
Amazing experience with Charlotte taking some incredible photos. Charlotte went above and beyond to make the experience special, and we recommend this to anyone considering visiting the Cook Islands. The highlight of our trip to Rarotonga and something we hope to be able to do again in the future.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga | 2 hours | 4.6 (51) | $168 | |
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