Don't miss a fantastic day out on Muri Lagoon!  Since 1992, we have been offering our Muri Lagoon cruise and sharing our tropical island playground with visitors to Muri Beach, Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. We certainly know how to have a good time and would love to bring you along! Join us on this wonderful lagoon cruise that includes a delicious BBQ lunch! Enjoy snorkeling in the clear water while keeping an eye out for Charlie the huge Moray Eel and colorful tropical fish!

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

We believe the ocean should be experienced safely, respectfully, and in its most natural state.

Our tours are designed with a minimal-impact, eco-friendly approach, allowing you to enjoy Rarotonga's marine life without disturbing the reef or its wildlife. Unlike some operations that rely on motorized equipment, our experience focuses on guided, human-powered snorkeling, creating a quieter, more natural encounter with turtles and other marine life.

Safety is at the core of everything we do. Since 2018, we have maintained a 100% safety record, with experienced guides who carefully assess daily ocean conditions to select the best and safest locations for each tour.

We intentionally operate in a way that prioritizes:

Guest safety and comfort
Protection of marine ecosystems
A more authentic and immersive snorkeling experience

By choosing this tour, you're not only creating an unforgettable memory—you're also supporting a more responsible way of exploring Rarotonga's ocean environment.

Swim With The Turtles Rarotonga

Swim with the turtles and discover a new way to explore Rarotonga's marine environments with our experienced team, snorkeling with an Ariki Sea Scooter!

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

This private tour is designed for those who value comfort, flexibility, and a more personalized ocean experience.

With a dedicated guide for your group, you'll receive one-on-one support in the water, making it ideal for beginners, families, or anyone who prefers a more relaxed pace. Without the presence of a larger group, you'll have more space, more time, and a more natural interaction with marine life.

We follow a minimal-impact, eco-friendly approach, allowing you to experience Rarotonga's reef environment in a way that respects and protects it. By avoiding motorized assistance, the experience remains quiet, safe, and more immersive.

Since 2018, we have maintained a 100% safety record, with guides who carefully assess conditions each day to ensure the best possible experience for your group.

Private Rarotonga Turtle Tour

Discover the amazing electric blues of the open ocean while sea scootering around a 100 year old shipwreck! 

Experience the power of our sea scooters as they assist you to glide through our ocean paradise. Chance encounters with Sea Turtles, Humpback Whales (in season), Reef Sharks, Giant Trevally and so much more await just beyond the Avarua dock in this open ocean adventure.

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Shipwreck Adventure

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. 

Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour 

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.

Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga 

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the island with our Coco Brush Cultural Classes. Choose from a tropical-style paint-and-sip session, a weaving workshop to create your traditional lei, or a cooking class to learn how to make local dishes. Whichever class you choose, you will have the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the island while creating your unique masterpiece.

Prosecco & Petals Ei Making Experience in Rarotonga

Capture memories of a lifetime with a special photo shoot in paradise with your significant other or family.

Includes at least 50 photos sent to you in a downloadable album.


Cook Islands Family or Couple Photo Session

This tour is a unique experience, the only one of it's kind on the island. The tour guide is very passionate about the history of his beloved Rarotonga and the stories behind the buildings and historical sites are very surprising, interesting and unique as well. 

It is a very simple but powerful way to meet locals and understand their culture and history.

Avarua Historical Walking Tour

The unique aspect of Paint and Sip is that it is tropical themed, offering a relaxing and fun atmosphere for guests to unleash their creativity. What sets this experience apart is the stunning views of the island that guests can enjoy while they paint, adding an element of beauty and tranquility to the activity. It provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the tropical setting and be inspired by the natural surroundings while creating their own masterpiece.

Things to do in Rarotonga