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- Lynda H24 contributionsAn amazing experience. Ali our host was a wealth of knowledge as well as fun. Our day was full of WOW moments! would highly recommend this trip to everyone wanting to find a piece of paradise!Written 6 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GinnienbUki, Australia48 contributionsI was scheduled for a year on another snorkelling lagoon tour but they cancelled me secondary to winds. A resident of Aitutaki said go out with this tour & I called they got me in the day before bad winds to start.
It was an amazing - 7 people on board for snorkelling with Trevally, Giant clams, purple coral, delicious lunch, visit to Honeymoon Island, One Foot Island, plus. I much preferred their tour smaller, fun, Captain Peter was greatWritten 17 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Caroline DMelbourne, Australia116 contributionsHad such an amazing half day trip out on the lagoon with Leo. Snorkelled at 4 sites and visited One Foot and Honeymoon Islands. Leo was very knowledgeable about the history of the islands and the lagoon. He had to get in and snorkel with us because we were going around the wrong way at the first snorkeling site. Leo was very flexible and made sure that we knew that the trip was about us and what we wanted to do.Written 14 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rachel K9 contributionsThis trip was superb. The boys kept us happy, safe, entertained and very well fed. The snorkelling was incredible and the lunch was beautiful! Thank you! We loved itWritten 5 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AvgMom2TravelLong Island, NY323 contributionsMy husband and I booked a boat tour with Bishop’s Cruise while staying at Aitutaki in September. We wanted to visit the One Foot Island, voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Having been there, we wholeheartedly agree!
We were picked up at our hotel in the morning were taken to where the boat was docked. There were only 4 other tourists with us, so it was a very small group. Mata was our local guide and Barry was our boat captain. We stopped in several places, including one where we swum with school of giant trevally fish. (If you’ve never seen trevally before, they will introduce themselves by bumping into you as you swim by. They are VERY aggressive!)
We anchored at the One Foot Island, a small island with pristine beaches and lots of palm trees. While lunch was being prepared, we walked around this quiet island. We were glad we brought our water shoes because there were a lot of sharp corals and rocks all along the beach. Some people turned around because it was too painful to walk. It took us about 20 minutes to walk all around the island.
Lunch was delicious and included in the fare, but drinks were not. You can buy drinks from Mata. She will also stamp your passport, but since we didn’t have many blank pages left in our passport, we skipped this. Mata told us the story of how the island got its name. It was fascinating and totally not what we thought.
We were back to Aitutaki in the afternoon and dropped off at our hotel. It was a fun and memorable day -- highly recommended for anyone visiting the Cook Islands!Written 24 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BrentAuckland Central, New Zealand44 contributionsAmazing experience and well worth doing - Captain Mac was at the resort bang on time to greet us and picked us up taking us to the port. His local knowledge was awesome and we found this fascinating as he would explain about different parts of the lagoon around Aitutaki. It was a bit windy but no issues for Mac as he took us to sheltered spots and a couple locations to do some snorkeling. The marine life was abundant, with all sorts of fish species and turtles. The photo's don't do the lagoon justice on how beautiful and blue it was in person. Investing in an island hopping tour was very worth it as we got to see more than from the mainland. At the end of the 3-4hr trip Mac gave us a lift back to the resort, fantastic convenience and customer service. Highly highly recommended if you want explore the lagoon and appreciate how stunning it is - Meitaki Ma'ata. (Brent & Kelly)Written 20 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gcmitchell58Sydney, Australia35 contributionsI wanted to do something really special for my husband's 70th birthday and I had heard about the magnificence of the Aitutaki lagoon.
So, I booked a trip to the Cook Islands, including Aitutaki and a charter tour for just my husband and me with Mona's. Captain Dan took us all around the lagoon on a 6 hour trip.
We snorkelled at 4 different places seeing huge trevally, purple coral, turtles and many different fish. The visibility was about 30 - 40m metres and the water was warm and pristine. We also visited many different islands that rim the lagoon and Captain Dan gave us a great commentary about each one.
They even accommodated the fact that we wanted a fish lunch on Honeymoon Island and supplied ice to chill the French champagne for our celebration.
We highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves snorkelling, great service and who appreciates the beauty and magic of Aitutaki.
It really is paradise!Written 30 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kev and Cat5 contributionsHuge props to Mike Lee, Rick and Manual.
We were referred to Mike Lee by a kite board instructor friend of ours and we were just so happy with the experience. Mike transports you by boat from the wharf in Aitutaki to Honeymoon Island. Honeymoon Island is one of the best kiteboarding locations in the world., where the winds are constant and the water is clear, smooth and shallow.
Kiteboard Aitutaki has a camp set up on the island with picnic tables, hammocks, as well as a gear and changing area all under cover. It's a super chill vibe and if you need anything they will sort it out for you.
Tipping 60, we have both taken lessons at other resort locations in the past. Unfortuntely, the winds elsewhere were too variable and it kept us from progressing beyond kite control, body dragging, and recovery. Aitutaki receives trade winds June through September. This is the best kiteboarding, foiling and kite sports window in the world.
Rick worked with me on Kite Boarding and Manual worked with my wife on her Wing Foiling. They were both happy people, patient, encouraging, easy going and extremely knowledgeable. We stayed focused on only a few skills at a time so you didn't feel overwhelmed. The teaching follows the IKO curriculum, and Kiteboard Aitutaki is always focused on safety, and the important concepts of the sports.
We both progressed to where we're starting to ride and that's just the best feeling. We can't wait to come back and enjoy this special place again. Thanks again, guys. Cat & KevWritten 1 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Joanne SSydney, Australia2 contributionsA local gentleman in a bar directed us to Kutekute transfers during our stay in Aitutaki. Maria was actually sitting back relaxing on her day off. She said let me grab my keys and was more than happy to run my husband and I around looking for a fishing rod. If you are looking for a great service and a business owner who is happy to go out of her way to make your holiday more enjoyable don’t go past Kutekute. We using Kutekute on several occasions during our 5 day stay and Maria certainly did not disappoint. She did everything she could to arrange a trip to One foot island, in which had to be changed from the original day due to weather conditions, correspond with another company Bishop that runs the post office and stamps your passports. A huge thank you to Maria and her crew for making our time in Aitutaki memorable. Jo & Shane StephensonWritten 25 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Matt DUrunga, Australia2 contributionsTwo couples spent the most magnificent three hours with Captin T on the Lagoon visiting families of turtles, swimming pristine beaches, and the famous One Foot Island. Incredible snorkelling and iconic photo opportunities added to the time, which included fruits and banana bread from Captain T's garden and home.
Thank you, Captain T!Written 8 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rachel3116Mount Maunganui, New Zealand2 contributionsThank you Bubbles Below for an amazing experience!! We had our own snorkels and they leant us flippers each. We went out on the first tour for the whale swim and saw some whales breaching! They were travelling so didn't get an opportunity at that stage to swim in the water near them, but we were taken to a reef to do some snorkeling and have a look around. We were then taken to a different spot to try to find some whales, but they weren't around at that time, so we were given the opportunity to snorkel around the reef again which was beautiful! The visibility was awesome!
As we didn't get an opportunity to swim with the whales in the morning as they were travelling through, we were offered another trip in the afternoon which we took. On the second trip we were able to jump in the water with Mum and calf three times and each time it was totally incredible!! A totally mind blowing experience and one we will never forget!!
The safety briefing was good, giving us clear instructions about what to do when in the water with the whales and I loved how we weren't interfering with the whales or their travels in any way and kept a safe distance from them so they felt safe and were relaxed.
We knew when we booked, that there was a chance we might not get an opportunity to be in the water with the whales as it is nature and nature isn't always predicable, but were super stoked to be given another opportunity in the afternoon with another tour to go out.
Thank you team for an incredible experience! We look forward to doing it again some day!!Written 24 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - gibby99Gisborne, New Zealand65 contributionsWhat an amazing day! Great family operated business. They picked us up from our resort on time and dropped us at their boat.
There was no mucking around - we hoped in board and were off after our safety briefing.
We did a private tour and our amazing guides took us to all the best spots - Fed the giant trevally, snorkelled, snorkelled over many giant clams and then visited 3 Islands. Honeymoon Island, Motu Akaiami (which used serve as an International Airport) and One Foot Island where we had lunch. Our guides cooked the most beautiful bbq which we ate we salads and fresh fruit. Our guides also opened up a couple of coconuts and we experienced coconut marshmallow! All in all a fabulous experience.Written 12 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Christian N7 contributionsThis was a great, full day, lagoon cruise. Magical water with GT swimming. Great lunch on Maina island. Romantic walk around Honeymoon island. This is something different in this island paradise.Written 4 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KarinnJackNew South Wales, Australia36 contributionsWe did the land tour with Ted and Rhonda. Great couple of hours with people who care about their island. History, geograpy, conservation, refreshments and lots of humour. Would 100% recommend.Written 16 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Go33388Auckland Central, New Zealand5 contributionsRichard and his crew gave us a fabulous day out. One of our passengers has a disability, and the special care and attention they paid to accommodate his needs were very much appreciated.
The knowledge Richard has of Aitutaki is impressive. This knowledge includes the history of the island's development right through to the special nature of the land and marine environments. We were lucky to see turtles and be shown the clam nursery Richard has been a key player in.
A wonderful day out. I could not recommend it highly enough.Written 1 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
