Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Overview
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2 hours
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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!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We schedule our adventure timetable 5 days in advance to allow for the changing weather conditions here in Rarotonga.
What To Expect
Overview Experience swimming with two of the four Sea Turtles species native to the Cook Islands. We take you into their natural marine environment, close enough to touch but our sustainable tourism policies mean we only allow touching with your eyes. Their home is not just home to Sea Turtles, we may encounter Eagle Rays, Moray Eels, Trevally, and the hundreds of species of tropical fish. You'll learn about our coral reefs, the habitat and what we are doing to protect this resource for future generations. As the Eco-Adventure Tourism Award Winner in 2020, you can trust that our tours are eco-friendly and that your safety is our number one priority. Every client gets to use our unique eco-friendly sea scooters to pull you through the water and assist you during your tour. Conservation & Credibility · We are the only tour operator who sponsor "Te Ara O Te Onu" The Cook Islands Sea Turtle Conservation Society. Five percentage of your tour fee goes to the Society. Thank you!! · Air New Zealand Eco-Tourism Awards Winners 2020. · Air New Zealand Outstanding Kia Orana Spirit Awards Winner 2020
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Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
What‘s Included
Lifejackets
Wetsuits
Equipment (Sea Scooter, Mask, Snorkel and Fins)
Photos of your tour
Professional guides
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
509 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour, equipment and staff
Z3177YEstevenb,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, great equipment, great guides. Fairly easy and accessible for all. Saw plenty of turtles.
If you’re wanting to swim with the turtles - ARIKI is the only choice!
404krissyw,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ARIKI Turtle Adventures delivered an outstanding experience from start to finish. The team was professional, safety-focused, and clearly very knowledgeable, which gave the whole group confidence from the moment we arrived. We had a leader, photographer and a safety staff member for our group of 7 - that’s amazing! The equipment provided was of a very high standard, with snorkel, mask, and fins that were comfortable and well maintained. The inclusive sea scooters ( so easy to use) were an awesome addition and made the experience even more enjoyable, while the inclusive go pro photos were exceptional and captured the adventure beautifully. What stood out most was how engaging the guides were and how well they tailored the experience to suit the abilities of everyone in the group. I would highly recommend ARIKI Turtle Adventures to anyone looking for a safe, well-run, and memorable turtle adventure.
A magical experience, a highlight
Annika4416,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a magically day out with the beautiful underwater world and turtles, it was amazing. The whole time was so free and beautiful, the crew really direct everyone on how to care for the turtles when swimming around so you don’t interrupt them. We just loved it, so worth it!!
Amazing family memories
W3581MCmarkb,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We would consider it our highlight of our time on the island. Watching the rays, fish and of course the turtles in their natural environment is amazing, and the best part having a turtle come to the surface in the middle of the group. Some of us had our photo taken with the turtle no more than a foot or two away. Stunning.
A really fun experience. Sea scooters are easy to use. The guides were brilliant and so helpful. Thank u
Lesley B,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Arrive on time for demo at start. All equipment provided-snorkel etc. Stay with guide especially when busy.
Staff were amazing, so...
Kim L,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Staff were amazing, so helpful. Would highly recommend. Saw so many turtles and eagle rays. Photos were fantastic.
Highlight of our holiday
LizzieP18,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience to swim with the turtles. The scooters were great fun to use. Wonderful organisation with a safety first approach. Would definitely do this again on our next visit.
Fabulous Turtle Tour - A must do experience.
TanUps,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous, amazing, must do experience. Ariki Adventures were top notch operators. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff and crew or couldn’t do enough to help us as needed. The weather hadn’t been great, but the crew took the time to make a safe decision and we were able to go on our adventure. Definitely 💯 % recommend to do.
A must do.
livelifelarge75,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience and a must do when in Rarotonga. Very professional and looked after all the guests with safety their number on parity. Albert took great care of our group.
Swimming with sea turtles.
D18AVandrewd,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! We had the best time & the fact that Ariki takes out smaller groups with plenty of support staff makes it feel extra safe. Can't recommend highly enough.
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