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.
You MUST contact Ariki Adventures at least 5 days in advance to your preferred tour date to ensure your tour time and starting location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
Lifejackets
Wetsuits
Equipment (Sea Scooter, Mask, Snorkel and Fins)
Photos of your tour
Professional guides
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Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Reviews
438 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experiance for all ages
Mark T,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Experiance , loads of turtles added bonus school of Rays . The images you see in photos of the scooters they look big and bulky there not and the battery life is great that lasted the entire trip with still 2 bars spare . Safety is top priority each group of 5 had 3 experienced members of staff one had bouyance floats and was always near by . There’s always a safety boat near by also .One of the three takes photos for each group on go pro cameras and they download the entire trips photos onto your phones gallery through the go pro app for no extra cost once back on shore . At the end of the trip you get picked up by a boat so if your knackered it’s no problem . The Director lady is lovely and looks genuinely interested in your Experiance . This Experiance is for all ages and isn’t tiring . If you could give it a 10 I would .
Awesome adventure with the turtles
Simon W,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even though it was raining today, we were met by a fabulous crew that made us feel very welcome. The team looked great in their new outfits and everything was done professionally and with safety in mind. The scooters were easy to use and the tour team was awesome in their new outfits water. We saw lots of turtles and even saw stingrays, it isn’t a cheap exercise though we felt well cared for with the lead guide plus someone following us, a photographer and also someone in a boat as well.
Fun Turtle Watching
Ipm13ster,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a well run experience. The guides were nice and knowledgable. I would like to do this again. The scooters are easy to use and we saw about a dozen turtles. I think there were two kinds of turtle. The tropical fish were amazing. It was nice getting into some deep water. Ngā mihi nui, Ariki Adventures
Turtle Sea scooter trip
Tour07318034803,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much for the best experience ever ❣️. Johnny was a fantastic guide, and was really fun to go with as well as knowledgeable and knew where to find the beatiful creatures that live in Rarotongas world under the sea. 1000% recommend and I will be returning soon 😊 in thank you Ariki.
Excellent tour !
Lorraine B,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband is not confident in the water and he had a lovely lady with him the whole time making sure he was ok. We loved the whole experience.
It was informative and eventful.
Uwe F,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The scooters were a new experience. You can move very well in the water. Various goals can be achieved well.
Unbelievable experience
Shane C,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an unbelievable experience, would recommend this to everyone, staff was amazing, so helpful , in and out off the water
Awesome experience
P6233CCjodyg,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience to have been able to do! Very well run and organised. Thank you team! We had a wonderful time, will absolutely recommend to others visiting Rarotonga.
A must do experience
Tarnz W,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An experience that will last a lifetime. The kids enjoyed it so much that they did it 3 times in a week. Definitely recommend going with Ariki adventures. Staff are caring and I felt safe with them. Thank you again
Swimming with turtles 🐢
paulwC8087TG,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guided tour and a great experience swimming with the turtles and whT made it better was the sea scooters to help against the current.Highly recommend
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