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Reviews

• Highly recommended turtle tour in Rarotonga

  FlyingKiwiNewZealand,

  Sep 16, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Very knowledgeable of the reefs, currents and local sea life. We were taken as two groups of four maximum. So we had results guarantees, and had photos taken swimming amongst turtles and rays. Even if you are not a good swimmer, you are well supervised and assisted if need be.

• A time waster

  20Carol13,

  Mar 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  I booked this tour for April through Tripadvisor which advises customers to contact Experience Cook Islands. I promptly did that by emailing, ringing(leaving messages), msn and also posted on their Facebook page. I did not get any response. Certainly a time waster and money waster with toll calls overseas. So, we have had no choice but to cancel the booking.

• Excursion cancellation on arrival with no prior notification.

  RonaldGraham M,

  Dec 29, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  Do not book with Papa Turtle - Hopess & unreliable. Many other great little companies. They also have a poor reputation in Raro

• Awesome Turtle Tour

  Joanne S,

  Nov 16, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Absolute fantastic turtle tour. We seen so many turtles in our 1 hour tour. Could have stayed out there for hours. Papa Turtle was very professional, caring and made sure we were enjoying our experience. Highly recommend

• Great authentic turtle tour

  W2904DUcraigr,

  Sep 26, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks for the incredible experience we had on your tour. From start to finish, it felt like so much more than just a typical outing—it was personal, intimate, and truly authentic. The small group setting allowed us to really connect with both the environment and the beauty of the turtles, making the whole experience feel special and unique. Your passion for what you do shone through every moment, and we were so grateful to be a part of it. It’s clear that you care deeply about the ocean and that care truly enhanced the experience for us. We left with not only wonderful memories but also a deeper appreciation for the beautiful marine life. Thank you again for such a memorable day. We’ll be recommending Papa Turtle Tour to everyone we know and hope to join you again someday!

• Best experience of my life!

  Wanderer41433888573,

  Sep 14, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I 100% recommend Papa Turtle for anyone interested in swimming with turtles. Not only do you get to swim with them, but Papa Turtle is also very knowledgeable of turtles and will teach you all about turtle life. He also takes smaller groups than other turtle tours which makes the whole experience so much more personal and special! I have a fear of deep water, but not once did I feel unsafe with Papa Turtle watching over us.

  

  

  

  

• Safe and competent guide, amazing experience

  P3426DOrosef,

  Jul 8, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Papa Turtle Tour from Experience Cook Islands was an amazing experience. Safety first with a small group. I hope I'm putting this review with the correct group. We saw turtles sitting on the bottom and swimming beside us, as well as some coral and colourful fish. However there was a strong current so I recommend going with an experienced guide like Papa. We paid $70 which didn't include photos, but took our own. My friend is not a strong swimmer so he had her sit on a board and only snorkel in a calm place. He helped myself and another person when we got tired. Initially he pulled us all out on boards as he explained about the turtles. Then we went snorkelling, and it was great. There were a lot of other groups in the water at the same time and some groups were quite large.