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The ‘must do’ day lagoon cruise aboard the Polynesian style Vaka Teariki Moana. Every morning at 10am Mondays to Saturdays, the sound of the conch shell signals the departure of the Vaka for six hours of lagoon magic. There’s snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing to do before tucking into to an island barbecued lunch of fresh caught ocean fish served on board and accompanied by a full bar service. Visit several motu (small islets) and beach comb at One Foot Island before returning past the old TEAL flying boat base. Impromptu entertainment by the crew will have you tying pareu, weaving coconut leaf plates or humming island tunes. Tour includes pickup from your accommodation on Aitutaki. Resorts and Hotels on O'otu Peninsula are within easy walking distance from the departure point and the Vaka docks directly at the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa to pick up guests from there. We look forward to take you to the magic that is Aitutaki's lagoon.
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- Highest-rated 5-star hotel within 2 km of The Vaka CruiseBased on availability on Tripadvisor for 2 February - 3 FebruaryEnter dates to see pricesResortMotu Akitua, CK1000 Cook Islands2.4 km from The Vaka Cruise#1 Best Value of 10 Hotels near The Vaka Cruise
- Enter dates to see pricesMain Road, Amuri Cook Islands3.8 km from The Vaka Cruise#2 Best Value of 10 Hotels near The Vaka Cruise
- Enter dates to see pricesOotu Beach, 0000 Cook Islands2.4 km from The Vaka Cruise#3 Best Value of 10 Hotels near The Vaka Cruise
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- Enter dates to see pricesAmuri Beach Cook Islands3.8 km from The Vaka Cruise#6 Best Value of 10 Hotels near The Vaka Cruise
- Enter dates to see pricesMotelOotu Beach, Arutanga Cook Islands2.4 km from The Vaka Cruise#7 Best Value of 10 Hotels near The Vaka Cruise
- Enter dates to see pricesMotelUreia Cook Islands3.2 km from The Vaka Cruise#8 Best Value of 10 Hotels near The Vaka Cruise
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- Enter dates to see pricesAmuri Cook Islands4.2 km from The Vaka Cruise#10 Best Value of 10 Hotels near The Vaka Cruise
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- Missing:ResortMotelHotelsAll InclusiveEnter dates to see pricesSpeciality B&BAirport Road, 0610 Cook Islands2.8 km from The Vaka Cruise#5 of 35 Specialty lodging in Aitutaki
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- Missing:ResortMotelHotelsAll InclusiveEnter dates to see pricesLimited Service PropertyAmuri Cook Islands3.2 km from The Vaka Cruise#27 of 35 Specialty lodging in Aitutaki
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- Missing:ResortMotelHotelsAll InclusiveEnter dates to see pricesApartmentArutanga, 0002 Cook Islands3.4 km from The Vaka Cruise#32 of 35 Specialty lodging in Aitutaki
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- mjoy9349 contributionsA great day out!A great day out on the lagoon. The crew provided music while we sat back and enjoyed the views. We went snorkeling at two locations. There are giant trevally at one of the locations that the crew feed so we can swim with them which was quite cool! We saw a few turtles from the boat as well. Lunch was delicious. I recommend doing a private tour if feasible, but overall the vaka cruise was great!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 February 2024
- Diane H2 contributionsExcellent Aitutaki experience. Highly recommend.The flight to aitutaki was short and smooth. We were welcomed by our tour guide (Ali) from The Vaka Cruise. Started the tour with a trip around the island. Ali was very informative and funny. Definitely a place to relax. The island tour was followed by the island cruise with The Vaka Cruise. Ali and the rest of the crew from The Vaka Cruise were wonderful. We had 3 stops on different islands and the meal provided was amazing with lots of traditional salads. The lovely singing from the crew, kept us all entertained. Ali was very knowledgeable and was sharing history of the islands we visited. He also made the cruise rules very clear, keeping in mind everyone’s enjoyment and safety. Plenty of time for snorkelling, beautiful clams and fishes to see. Would highly recommend the day tour with the cruise, or even spend a few days at Aitutaki. Money well spent! Definitely one for the booksVisited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 February 2024
- Jadine EManukau, New Zealand1 contributionBeautiful day on AitutakiWe flew from Rarotonga to Aitutaki for the day tour. Toured around the island of Aitutaki where Ali guided and gave us insight and information on the island. Followed by a Vaka cruise around the beautiful lagoon. Visited surrounding islands where we snorkelled and and walked. The Kai and crew were amazing. Would definitely recommend. We will be back ✨🌺Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 February 2024
- GoPlaces524948932961 contributionAbsolutely amazingHad the best day and the best experience. The Vaka cruise of the Aitutaki lagoon has to be one of the best highlights of any holiday i have had. The boat cruise, staff and entertainment was second to none. Thank youVisited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 February 2024
- sjr6Hayle, United Kingdom11 contributionsWonderful Lagoon CruiseA wonderful day out on the lagoon. Fabulous boat with plenty of seating under the shade………and loungers in the sun. Towels, fins, masks and snorkels all provided. On board toilets and the luxury of a couple of showers for anyone wishing to shower off after snorkelling ( some of the guests were on a day trip from Rarotonga) Paul,our guide was professional, knowledgeable and with just the right amount of humour. He was attentive and encouraging to those not confident in snorkelling. In fact all of the crew, were polite and professional ……oh and multi talented as musicians too. As a more mature solo female traveller I felt very safe. The lunch provided was delicious, very fresh with a varied choice of salads, fruits and grilled tuna. Tea, coffee and water were available all day. Looking at the other trip boats when moored up at one foot island the Vaka Cruise boat was definitely the best! Didn’t want the day to endVisited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 28 February 2024
- HammyhunStirling, United Kingdom15 contributionsBreathtaking!We booked the Aitutaki Day Tour from Rarotonga, the main part of which was the Vaka Cruise. A fabulous experience in a breathtaking part of the world. Fantastic people, food and the most comfortable boat. Everything was flawless from beginning to end. Thank you so much for a lovely day. Highly recommend this trip!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 March 2024
- Tourist171114725011 contributionA must do. Exceptional in every way. Authentic Tour.Highly recommend. Incredible place and even more incredible people make this tour like no other. An authentic and unique experience. Experience another world on Aitutaki Lagoon with those that know it, understand it, live it and live it. Don’t miss this one.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 March 2024
- GoPlaces07010005649Auckland, New Zealand12 contributionsHeaven on Earth!No words can truly describe how amazing Aitutaki is. We did the day trip from Rarotonga & were picked up at the airport for a tour of the island before setting off on the Vaka for our cruise out to a number of small islands. One foot island is a dream, & the only regrets we had was not taking our children & leaving the place! Crew was fantastic, helpful, entertaining & made the trip even more amazing!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 March 2024
- Laura C4 contributionsThe Pearl of AitutakiOur experience with the Vaka Cruise was nothing short of fabulous! The crew were all so welcoming, had tons of fun energy, and wonderful singing voices! The food was delicious, fresh, and healthy. Snorkeling was great! This tour was hands down our favorite activity we did in the Cook Islands. I highly recommend staying a few days on Aitutaki, we were so happy to have more time on such a beautiful, laid back island.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 21 March 2024
- Pamela WAuckland Central, New Zealand18 contributionsParadiseAitutaki lagoon is truly breathtaking, a myriad of different hues of blue, shimmering white sands set against the lush green palms and tropical plants. The water was so warm and it was amazing to actually experience walking along a sandbar instead of seeing other peoples videos and photos. Ali certainly made the day with his humour, banter and local knowledge. His awesome crew put on amazing food and entertainment. The buffet lunch provided included a lot of local fare - just try a little bit of everything, you will not be disappointed. Overall a fantastic way to spend the day on this beautiful island.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 March 2024
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