Very skilled and confident operator. However too many people in the trip I spent more time watching that a didn’t get kicked in the body or face by fins. But saw 2 turtles! Was an experience swimming in the passage so worth the crowd. I would suggest the company cap numbers to 10-15 Otherwise enjoyed it very much.

Great couple of hours spent with Tee and the team. Saw plenty of turtles and eagle rays. The briefing for the snorkel and movement around the passage was good. The equipment for use was also good. Thanks!

Snorkel Cook Islands  ----- Fantastic experience. From the detailed safety information given, to what the group was going to experience in the Lagoon and the correct way to use a mask & flippers was great. I felt totally safe the entire time. (I would loved to have taken home your sand map of the reef though) 😆 If you have your own water shoes bring them otherwise their is plenty of equipment available. After the first five minutes snorkeling I was starting to think turtle's  mmm..  but then you saw these free swimming creatures appearing from everywhere, more than I could count. Unbelievable :) To finish my afternoon snorkel I was lucky to find myself amongst seven eagle rays that just appeared from the depths ending a perfect experience. Well worth the money and definitely will be a repeat customer Tour guide "T" and all his staff  --  10/10 Two thumbs up guys  👍 👌

This was a great experience. T was very clear with instructions, and we felt very safe throughout the entire trip. Our resort did not recommend this operator, but the Trip Advisor reviews were great, so we went with that. Glad we did. We got to see plenty of Turtles and Eagle Rays. Highly recommend this operator!

He pai rawa atu! Our life guards were awesome. Shout out to Matua T for his care of our Nana and our mokopuna. Awesome experience.

The experience was incredible. The staff were informative and super friendly. They ensured everyone participating got to swim with turtles. What an amazing experience… would definitely recommend!!!

Although the weather & water conditions were not as clear as we would have wanted , it was a great experience. T & the crew did a great job although we thought the ratio between customers & team was too high 37 customers to 5-6 crew. At times we felt unwatched & on our own. As water was murky we didn't see the 'Rays' & only limited Turtles - would love to go again on a clearer day & less customers , cheers Mark

Kia orana team, Thank you, thank you thank you for being outstanding 5* hosts and making my whanau have the most amazing time and taking away unforgettable memories. I especially want to thank the amazing / awesome team member who took special care of our moko who is not a confident swimmer in the ocean, she came home with the biggest smile and had the time of her life. The rest of our whanau spoke highly of you all, your love for the ocean, and it's inhabitants, the care you took, the knowledge and stories you shared and the suggestion of a later timslot was perfect for them all. Our whanau came with you last year and had a blast but said this excursion was 5*** We highly recommend Snorkle Cook Islands and do the later tour if offered Meitaki Ma'ata Jen & whanau Show quoted text

I had an awesome experience swimming with the turtles. The staff were legends and I felt completely safe the whole time. I will definitely be back!

Outstanding, outstanding, outstanding!! This is the best snorkeling experience on the island- period. The team are attentive, fun, thoughtful and exceedingly competent. I would absolutely recommend! 11/10 ✨🐢

Our kids bought us a turtle tour for Xmas and we went out yesterday and had an absolute blast. One of the first messages was to protect the marine life and not touch anything. This message was repeated several times and was adhered to by all in the group. There was only 8 people (incl two children) in our group (from 4 separate families) and two lifeguards, the water was warm, calm and the hosts were fantastic, T was very funny and most of all kept us in a close group and safety was his top priority ensuring he knew everyone's capability before we set off and continued to check in with everyone throughout the tour. He towed the little girl in a life ring most of the way round. He pointed out the usual marine life and educating us all on the marine life too. This was no way inferior of an experience than we have had with other operators and we even got some gopro pictures taken too.. Bonus as we didn't take a camera this time. Well done snorkel cook islands for making another memorable trip in the passage and for the food afterwards too.

My 3 kids attended this morning and walked away with amazing stories and memories. Ropati got the ball rolling by welcoming our small group, then the man himself Tee rocked up with bells and whistles. Definitely the right man for this tour, laid back but very informative. This family trip was all about our kids remembering everything and this definitely topped it 💯. Finished off with fruit and a debrief with more recommendation's around the island. Meitaki korereka to the boys and everyone behind the scenes, excited to see the pics/footage from the go pro. Highly recommend

Absolutely magical experience with the Snorkel Cook Islands crew. I found out about them through word-of-mouth (via other tour guides) and I'm so pleased I booked with them. We saw tons of turtles, many close enough to touch (but I didn't touch; you're not supposed to). I was also thrilled to see a squadron of eagle rays (stunning) and many gorgeous tropical fish. Our tour guides were terrific - they really shared the love of all these magnificent creatures, and made us feel totally safe the whole time, no matter what skill level. Recommend this tour wholeheartedly.

My turtle tour with T and Tara was an unforgettable experience. I’m a little nervous around ocean water, but T was incredibly reassuring and made me feel completely safe. Both T and Tara gave clear instructions on how to snorkel safely, which made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. The tour ended on a sweet note with fresh-cut watermelon and island bananas—such a thoughtful touch! Oh, and how could I forget to mention that T is absolutely hilarious? His humor added so much fun to the adventure. If you’re looking for a mix of laughter, stunning marine life, and warm island hospitality, this tour is a must!

While the snorkel Cook Islands staff were friendly and did a safety talk prior to the start, the currents we encountered in the passage were very strong and in my opinion quite dangerous, I do not think the risks were adequately explained. In the tour I feared for my safety as I battled to swim out of the current, I have never felt so scared and I am a competent swimmer and pretty much grew up at the beaches of Australia. I have never experienced such currents, the danger cannot be understated . I would urge you to do your own internet search into the safety of swimming in the ( in my view) very dangerous Avaavaroa Passage. I wish I had done so and been more informed of the risks prior to the tour, I never would have participated. I don’t think seeing the turtles outweighs the potential dangers, there are other safe places in Rarotonga lagoon to see turtles like Muri and Aroa beaches. Play it safe people, lives are precious!