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Overview

2 hours

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Explore the stunning Rarotongan lagoons with our experienced team, snorkeling amongst schools of fish and coral on an Ariki Sea Scooter!

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Basic swimming skills are necessary, snorkelling experience is not vital but preferred.

Minimum age is 9 years

We schedule our adventure timetable 5 days in advance to allow for the changing weather conditions here in Rarotonga.

You MUST contact Ariki Adventures at least 5 days in advance to your preferred tour date to ensure your tour time and starting location will be received at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Equipment (Sea Scooter, Mask, Snorkel and Fins)

Professional guides

Wetsuit Hire

What To Expect

Highlights Sea Scootering the Coral Canyons is absolute fun. We give you a chance towards the end of the Safari to explore by yourself. Ever seen a Moray Eel close up? If we are lucky we will get to see one of these fantastic eels. Did you know there are over 200 species of Moray Ell in the Cook Islands? We feed the fish and you’ll get to experience the Bluefin Trevally during a feeding frenzy. Riding our eco-friendly sea scooters is also a lot of fun and they are also a safety tool unique to Ariki Adventures. We meet at the Flying Turtle Cafe, located in Arorangi between the Crown Beach Resort and The Edgewater Resort.

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Reviews

4.85

34 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome adventure
Avatar103,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An amazing experience! The sea scooters were so easy and fun, and we got to glide alongside turtles and colorful fish in crystal-clear water. The guides were friendly, professional, and made it feel safe and magical. A must-do adventure! 🌊🐢
Great day on the lagoon
E4308GGandreas,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Last minute experience, waiting on the weather report. The team were great in looking after me, as a nervous swimmer. I was offered a life jacket or safety float. There was a staff member near me at all times. We were lucky enough to see turtles, rays and loads of fish. It was fairly choppy, but we felt safe at all times. The staff are very knowledgeable about the lagoon, reef and environment. Would certainly recommend this tour over others on Rarotonga.
The highlight of our trip!
Nomad30996861694,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you can only do one thing on your trip to Rarotonga - then do this! It was an incredible experience. Ariki are very safe and have excellent equipment. The sea scooters in my view are a must for seeing turtles - the current can be quite strong in the passage, they are easy to use and do not get in the way - they allow you to go deeper underwater quickly and rise again meaning you get to see more turtles up close. Environmentally aware and safe, Ariki tour guides are very experienced,fun, and made you feel safe. We saw so many turtles and Eagle Rays it was amazing!
10/10 expereince
Resort43453594249,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our sea scooter tour was incredible! Jane was so lovely to get us in with the group a couple of days prior. Everyone was very professional and we were lucky enough to see several turtles! Would 10/10 recommend this tour and going with Jane’s team. We will be back xx
Excellent Turtle tour, even for a nervous Nelly like me
raerobertsnz,
Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, especially as I was very nervous to do this tour. Hubby is an experienced snorkeller but the sea scooter was a new experience for us both. The safety of the group is paramount, so the safety checks and explanations of how the sea scooters work was well presented. Having a lead guide, back safety guide, photograher, paddleboard and boat watching and guiding the group, made me feel safe at all times. We saw loads of turtles, even the oldest one chilling on the bottom. She then came up towards the surface to take a few breaths and then swam off again. The guides saw some eagle rays and dived down to take some photos for the group. There is a good variety of reef fish to see as well. Well worth the cost for the peace of mind given to me
Fabulous experience!
Explore32861157285,
Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a fabulous experience yesterday with the Ariki crew! I’m not a confident swimmer and my son freaked out a bit but we both had an amazing experience. They looked after us, we’re very focused on our safety and both of us had a great time. Highly recommend this company! They also provided really great photos!
Fun times
Manfred H,
Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fun 4 hrs trip from 11am to 3pm. Pickup and return service from/to hotel for some extra 11NZD available. Includes snorkel equipment, lunch, show and extra time to swim. All well organised and professional. Fun and friendly guides. Go for it.
Small outfit
Carolyn B,
Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Totally lacking in duty of care. The weather was very choppy and I informed them several times that my father is NINETY TWO!!! Did not exercise duty of care and say that it was not appropriate for him. Dads skin tore when they were putting him in a soft bottomed dinghy. Then they zoomed over coral atolls where dads bones could have been broken. We didnt know we were entering from the beach or using rubber dinghies.
Memorable - not to be missed
6SteveS,
Nov 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took the anti-clockwise bus to the snorkel drop-off stop, where we were soon met by Mets and Maddie, two of Ariki’s very pleasant and competent tour guides who explained the basics of swimming with a scooter in the fast-flowing channel to the deeper part of the reef. They carefully described their safety procedures, and outfitted us with good quality masks, snorkels, and flippers. We went into the deeper channel with a 10-adult group of young and middle aged folk, with one guide leading, the other bringing up the rear. Our little scooters, the very latest, dragged us along easily through the current flowing by the coral drop-off. We saw several turtles, including a 90 year old-timer and plenty of colourful fish. One particularly good thing about the tour was that our guides kept us together, never letting us become separated. The scooters gave us extra oomph to skim along with ease and made it a thrilling experience, particularly for people who have snorkelled before. A personal view: I don't think this is appropriate for young children, the elderly or the faint-hearted.
Expectations exceeded!
endined,
Nov 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing and safe. Guides were on point and the turtles (kaitiaki) breathtaking. Loved the time in their whare!! Definitely recommend 100%. Meitaki mata!