Snorkel Cook Islands

"...We learned snorkeling technique, saw a wide variety of marine life, and safely navigated a beautiful ecosystem..." - Jay Kothman

This review perfectly sums up what we love about these tours 🌊 Every day is different. Sometimes it's the turtles that steal the show. Other times it's the vibrant reef life or seeing guests leave feeling more confident in the water than when they arrived.

👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com
BOOK YOUR TURTLE SWIM NOW 🐢

WHY GUESTS LOVE US:
🐢 Guaranteed turtle encounters
🌊 2 hours exploring Rarotonga's most abundant reef pass
📸 Complimentary underwater memories
🤿 Premium clean equipment
💯 Trusted by 20,000+ guests
⭐ Backed by 1000+ 5-star reviews
🇨🇰 Local guides who've been sharing this reef since 2018
🌱 No boats. No sea scooters. Just a genuine reef experience.

Explore in FREEDOM at your own pace on true island time 🌊🐢

Do you need to be an expert swimmer to swim with turtles? 🐢🌊

One of the most common questions we get is whether you need snorkeling experience to join our tours. The good news is that what matters most is being comfortable in the water and able to complete our short swim assessment before entering the passage.

Safety is always our priority, and every guest is assessed before the tour begins so they can enjoy one of Rarotonga's most unforgettable experiences with confidence.

👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com
BOOK YOUR TURTLE SWIM TODAY!

Waiting on photos? Our remaining May and June tour photos will be uploaded this weekend. 🤩

Come make your own turtle memories — relaxed, safe, and unforgettable.

Avaavaroa Passage doesn't need engines to be extraordinary! 🐢

For generations, people have experienced this reef through swimming, snorkeling, and connecting with nature. We believe its future should be built around safety, respect, and low-impact ocean experiences.

📢 Sign our petition here: https://www.snorkelcookislands.com/petition

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🐢 Turtle swims from just $89 NZD - BOOK NOW!!

Why thousands of guests choose us:
🏆 Trusted by 20,000+ guests since 2018
⭐ Backed by 1000+ 5-Star Google & TripAdvisor reviews
🐢 Guaranteed turtle encounters
📸 Complimentary underwater photos
🤿 Premium clean equipment included
🇨🇰 Locally owned and operated
💙 Safety-first approach with experienced local guides
🌱 Proudly eco-friendly — no boats, no sea scooters, minimal environmental impact.

Have you celebrated a birthday with us before? Or would you love to spend your next one swimming with turtles in Rarotonga? 🐢🌊

🎉🐢 Throwback to an unforgettable 60th birthday celebration!

Last year, Tracy and four friends joined us in Rarotonga to celebrate a milestone birthday with a turtle swim adventure.

The weather wasn't perfect, and they were definitely pushed outside their comfort zones, but that's often where the best memories are made. With support from our team and plenty of turtle encounters along the way, it became a birthday they'll never forget. One of our favourite parts of this job is being part of special moments like these birthdays, anniversaries, family trips, and bucket-list adventures.

👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com
🐢 Turtle swims from just $89 NZD
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✨ Swim alongside wild turtles
✨ Explore a thriving reef ecosystem
✨ Enjoy a relaxed, beach-entry experience

WHY GUESTS LOVE US:
⭐ 1000+ 5-Star TripAdvisor & Google reviews
🐢 Guaranteed turtle encounters
💯 Perfect safety record across 20,000+ guests
📸 Complimentary underwater memories
🤿 Premium clean equipment provided
🇨🇰 Locally owned and operated since 2018
🌱 We are proudly eco-friendly — no boats, no sea scooters, minimal environmental impact. Support our petition online and help protect the reef for future generations.

BOOK YOUR SWIM NOW!!!

One of the biggest misconceptions about turtles? 🐢 People think they spend all day swimming. In reality, sea turtles spend a lot of time resting, feeding, and conserving energy around reef systems like Avaavaroa Passage 🌊

That’s why calm snorkeling experiences matter.

Loud engines can create unnecessary stress for marine life.
At Snorkel Cook Islands, we choose a quieter, more natural approach:
🌱 No boats
🌱 No sea scooters
🌱 Minimal environmental impact

👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com
BOOK YOUR TURTLE SWIM NOW!

🐢 Turtle swims from $89 NZD | Limited spots available

Beach-entry snorkeling at Rarotonga’s most abundant reef pass, guided by the island’s safest and most experienced team on true island time.

Why choose us:
⭐ 1000+ 5-Star TripAdvisor & Google reviews
🐢 Guaranteed turtle encounters
⏱️ 2-hour guided experience
📸 Stunning underwater memories
🤿 Premium CLEAN equipment
💯 Perfect safety record — 20,000+ guests, no major incidents
🚙 Easy on-site parking
🇨🇰 Local experts since 2018
🌱 Proudly eco-friendly — no boats, no sea scooters, minimal environmental impact

Support our petition online and help protect the reef for future generations.
Protect swimmers.
Protect turtles.
Protect the reef.

“This was my second time going on this tour and it was just as good, if not better than the first time.” 🐢🌊

There’s honestly no bigger compliment than guests coming back again and bringing family along to experience it too 💙 Swimming with turtles to spotting eagle rays gliding through the passage, every tour is different, but the memories always stick with you.

👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com
We still have few availability this week BOOK NOW!!

🐢 Turtle swims from $89 NZD | Limited spots available

Beach-entry snorkeling at Rarotonga’s most abundant reef pass guided by the island’s safest and most experienced team. Explore freely, at your own pace, on true island time.

Why choose us:
⭐ 1000+ 5-Star TripAdvisor & Google reviews
🐢 Guaranteed turtle encounters
⏱️ 2-hour guided experience
📸 Stunning underwater memories
🤿 Premium CLEAN equipment
💯 Perfect safety record — 20,000+ guests, no major incidents
🚙 Easy on-site parking
🇨🇰 Local experts since 2018
🌱 Proudly eco-friendly — no boats, no sea scooters, minimal environmental impact

Come make your own Rarotonga turtle memories, relaxed, safe, and unforgettable.

We are proudly eco-friendly — no boats, no sea scooters, minimal environmental impact. Support our petition online and help protect the reef for future generations.

Explore in FREEDOM at your own pace on true island time 🌊🐢

People are often surprised by how unbelievably clear the water is, how calm turtles are in the wild, how many guests arrive nervous about deep water but quickly gain confidence with the right guides beside them, and most importantly, how much protecting the reef actually matters. 🐢🌊

At Snorkel Cook Islands, we see it every day.

Guests arrive unsure… then leave saying it was the best part of their holiday ✨

That’s why our tours focus on:
✔️ Safety first
✔️ Experienced local guides
✔️ Small-scale groups
✔️ Eco-friendly practices
✔️ Freedom to explore at your own pace

Beach-entry snorkeling at Rarotonga’s most abundant reef pass — guided by the island’s safest and most experienced team on true island time.

🐢 Turtle swims from $89 NZD | Limited spots available

Why choose us:
⭐ 1000+ 5-Star TripAdvisor & Google reviews
🐢 Guaranteed turtle encounters
⏱️ 2-hour guided experience
📸 Stunning underwater memories
🤿 Premium CLEAN equipment
💯 Perfect safety record — 20,000+ guests, no major incidents
🚙 Easy on-site parking
🇨🇰 Local experts since 2018

We believe turtle tours should protect the reef, not overwhelm it.

Support our petition for safer, lower-impact experiences in Avaavaroa Passage and help protect the reef for future generations.

👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com
BOOK YOUR TURTLE TOUR TODAY!

Nervous about snorkeling in deep water? 🌊🐢 You’re not alone and that’s exactly why our guides are there every step of the way.

As one guest shared:

“For an intermediate swimmer who has NEVER swam in the deep I was very nervous, but Big T stayed close by and kept the laughs going… Thank you again team for the once in a lifetime experience!”

Safety always comes first with full health & safety briefings, swim checks, and experienced local guides helping guests feel confident and relaxed in the water.

And then suddenly… you’re swimming beside wild turtles in crystal-clear water ✨

👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com
BOOK YOUR TURTLE SWIM TODAY!

🐢 Turtle swims from $89 NZD | Limited spots available

Beach-entry snorkeling at Rarotonga’s most abundant reef pass — guided by the island’s safest and most experienced team. Explore freely, at your own pace, on true island time.

Why choose us:
⭐ 1000+ 5-Star TripAdvisor & Google reviews
🐢 Guaranteed turtle encounters
⏱️ 2-hour guided experience
📸 Stunning underwater memories
🤿 Premium CLEAN equipment
💯 Perfect safety record — 20,000+ guests, no major incidents
🚙 Easy on-site parking
🇨🇰 Local experts since 2018
🌱 Proudly eco-friendly — no boats, no sea scooters, minimal environmental impact

We are proudly eco-friendly — no boats, no sea scooters, minimal environmental impact. Support our petition online and help protect the reef for future generations.

Explore in FREEDOM at your own pace on true island time 🌊🐢

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Avaavaroa Passage is one of Rarotonga’s most beautiful reef environments but also one of its most powerful and dangerous swimming areas 🌊🐢

Strong currents and limited visibility are already natural risks here. Introducing large numbers of motorboats and sea scooters into a narrow reef passage increases congestion, collision risk, engine wake, underwater noise, and pressure on marine life.

At peak times, up to 8 motorboats and around 50 sea scooters may operate inside the passage at once. This matters because Avaavaroa is more than a tourist destination , it’s an important reef ecosystem.

🐢 Hawksbill turtles regularly feed and rest here. They are Critically Endangered, with global populations declining by more than 80%.

🔊 Research shows underwater engine noise disrupts turtle behaviour and interferes with reef ecosystems. Reef fish larvae rely on natural reef soundscapes to locate healthy habitat — boat noise masks those sounds.

That’s why we choose to operate differently.

🌱 No boats
🌱 No sea scooters
🌱 No fuel in the water
🌱 Beach-entry snorkeling only
🌱 Low-impact guiding focused on safety and reef respect

We believe Avaavaroa Passage can be experienced safely and responsibly without motorised transport overwhelming the reef.

Protect swimmers.
Protect staff.
Protect turtles.
Protect the reef.

Support stronger regulation and protection for Avaavaroa Passage.
https://www.snorkelcookislands.com/petition

👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com

🐢 Turtle swims from $89 NZD
⭐ 1000+ 5-star reviews
💯 20,000+ guests safely guided
🇨🇰 Local experts since 2018

Explore freely, at your own pace, on true island time.

“Snorkel Cook Islands are brilliant - the team are friendly, helpful and caring. Their service is super professional with an excellent health and safety briefing and action throughout the experience...” - Joy Gribben

Start your MAY with the best snorkel experience!
👉 www.snorkelcookislands.com
BOOK YOUR TURTLE SWIM TODAY!

🐢 Turtle swims for only NZD$89 | Limited spots available
Beach-entry snorkeling at Rarotonga’s most abundant reef pass — guided by the island’s safest and most experienced team. Explore freely, at your own pace, on true island time.

Why choose us:
⭐ 1000+ 5-Star TripAdvisor & Google reviews
🐢 Guaranteed turtle encounters
⏱️ 2-hour guided experience
📸 Stunning underwater memories
🤿 Premium CLEAN equipment
💯 Perfect safety record — 20,000+ guests, no major incidents
🚙 Easy on-site parking
🇨🇰 Local experts since 2018
🌱 Proudly eco-friendly — no boats, no sea scooters, minimal environmental impact.

Support our petition online and help protect the reef for future generations.

Explore in FREEDOM at your own pace on true island time 🌊🐢

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