Rarotonga Turtle Tours

People's Choice Award Finalist
Overview

Small guided group tours | Photography included | Eco-certified

Swim alongside majestic turtles, eagle rays, and vibrant reef life in Rarotonga’s Ava’avaroa Passage — all while treading lightly on their home.

Our tours are intentionally small (6–8 people max) for a safer, more meaningful experience. Every guest is fully equipped with premium snorkeling gear, guided support, and a full safety briefing before entering the water.

We photograph each guest individually — no crowds around turtles — ensuring you get your moment and the turtles get their space.

Raimana Charters

Overview

Raimana Charters offers personalized lagoon tours in Aitutaki, blending adventure, culture, and relaxation. From snorkeling and island hopping to fishing and storytelling, each charter is led by knowledgeable locals who bring the experience to life. With a focus on comfort, safety, and authentic island hospitality, Raimana Charters is your gateway to exploring the beauty and culture of the islands.

Wahoo Fishing Charters

Overview

Embark on an exciting deep-sea fishing adventure with Aitutaki Wahoo Charters. Their fully equipped boat takes you on thrilling half-day or full-day fishing trips in the pristine waters of Aitutaki, targeting marlin, tuna, and other game fish. Enjoy expert guidance, top-notch gear, safety equipment, and the opportunity to take home your catch. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, it's a memorable experience for all.

Black Pearl Charters

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Experience Aitutaki’s stunning lagoon with Black Pearl Charters, a family-run operation offering personalized fishing and snorkelling tours. Led by locals Mike and Mere, their two purpose-built boats—The Black Pearl and The White Pearl—are equipped for comfort, safety, and adventure.


Enjoy half- or full-day private charters with gear, towels, refreshments, and hotel transfers included. Whether you're after reef fishing, snorkeling, or seasonal whale watching, every trip is intimate, relaxed, and unforgettable.


Ru's Lagoon Cruise - Glass Bottom Boat

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Come and join us on Aitutaki’s Glass Bottom Boat! Enjoy a fantastic day out on the beautiful Aitutaki Lagoon. We cruise the lagoon on the western side of the island, this is where most of the marine life and corals are. If the sea conditions are calm enough on the day we will head out to see the turtles in the ocean, you can see them through the glass bottom, and you also get to see the amazing outer coral reef, if guest are comfortable enough snorkelling with the turtles on the outer reef is possible.

Bonefish E2's Way

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Chase giants in paradise with E2’s Way Bonefish, where legendary local guide Itu Davey and his family take you deep into Aitutaki’s turquoise flats. This isn’t just fishing—it’s a hunt for kiokio, the world’s biggest bonefish, in one of the planet’s most stunning lagoons.

Born and raised on these waters, the Davey crew knows every ripple and reef. Whether you're a seasoned fly fisher or a curious first-timer, they’ll craft a trip that’s all thrill, no stress. It’s just you, the flats, and the chance to land a ghost of the deep.

Kia Orana Cruise Aitutaki

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Kia Orana Cruise offers a six island excursion with two snorkeling stops followed by a BBQ buffet lunch. It is a getaway from the crowd - do more & see more at a great deal you won't regret! 

 

Snorkeling gear, water, beach towels and accommodation transfers are included. You undertake the cruise on a covered boat with safety facilities on board. The tour operates from Sunday to Friday 9am to 3pm.

 

Private charters are also available upon request.

Extreme Fishing Charters

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Extreme Fishing Charters is your place to go for game fishing in Rarotonga. Sit back, enjoy the ride and wait for that reel to go off on our 30ft Black Watch boat. 

 

Along with game fishing, they are the number one giant trevally charter. Experience world class topwater fishing for monster giant trevally reaching up to 60+ kilograms. The giant trevally catch rate is extremely high with an average of three fish per trip. Have a go at netting the flying once they hit the water just before the giant trevally eats them. 

 

Go Local Cook Islands Pty

People's Choice Award Finalist
People's Choice Award Winner
Overview

Welcome to Go Local! We specialize in providing authentic, eco-friendly ocean adventures. As a locally owned and operated business, we are committed to sustainability and preservation. Our mission is to showcase the incredible marine life of Rarotonga while creating lasting memories for all our guests.

Ariimoana Walkabouts

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Exploring the island with guides Kura and Jacopo offers a personable and memorable adventure with a unique insight into the natural environments of Rarotonga that can only be experienced with locals. Well-known by the locals as a talented guitarist and singer/songwriter, Kura Happ—owner and tour guide is an eco-warrior with a very deep passion for caring for the moana (sea) and enua (land). Her partner Jacopo compliments this with his wealth of island knowledge, energy and a passion for the inland jungles and mountains of the Cook Islands.