Plongée à Rarotonga — Cook Islands
Rarotonga's passages cut through the fringing reef into deep blue water where sharks, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales patrol. The diving is less famous than French Polynesia but more accessible and affordable. Humpback whales migrate through from July to October, often visible from the dive boat.
- Score
- 59.4
- Visibilité
- 9–30m
- Température
- 24–28°C
- Meilleurs mois
- April, May, June
Rarotonga's passages cut through the fringing reef into deep blue water where sharks, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales patrol. The diving is less famous than French Polynesia but more accessible and affordable. Humpback whales migrate through from July to October, often visible from the dive boat.
Cook Islands' Accessible Reef Diving
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
33.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Cook Islands Cultural Village
- Arai-Te-Tonga Marae
- Cook Islands Library & Museum
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
No chamber in Cook Islands — air evacuation to Auckland (3.5 hrs); small hospital in Avarua
Top Operators
The Dive Centre
PADI
Cook Island Divers
PADI