Excursion Lagoon cruise & beach break tour at Aitutaki

Experience the scenic splendour of Aitutaki during this picturesque, half-day lagoon cruise with snorkelling and a beach barbecue.

Boat-Ride, Aitutaki Lagoon, Motu Maina Sandbar

Following a short transfer from the ship to the tender pier, embark your awaiting boat for the short ride to the Aitutaki Lagoon, a deep blue lagoon considered to be one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. Part volcanic and part atoll, the island's geographical structure makes this lagoon unique. Upon arrival, proceed to your snorkelling spot, the Motu Maina Sandbar, affectionately-known as 'Honeymoon Island'. After receiving your snorkelling and safety instructions, don your snorkelling gear (guests are required to bring their own mask, snorkel, fins and safety vest) and begin your guided snorkelling session.

Snorkelling, Coral Heads, Tropical Fish, Giant Clams, Fish-Feeding Demonstration

This is a good area for new or beginner snorkelers, as your boats anchors over a shallow sand bar and enables guests to stand in approximately 3.3 feet (about one metre) of water before snorkelling in depths of approximately 9.8 feet (about three metres) nearby. Along the way, marvel at the large coral heads, tropical fish and giant clams surrounding this crystal-clear lagoon, and see a fish-feeding demonstration.

One-Foot Island, Barbecue Lunch, Islet Stroll Tropical Birds, Nesting Ground, Reef Snorkelling

Leaving the sandbar, embark your boat for the ride to One-Foot Island. Upon arrival, proceed for a barbecue lunch with refreshments on the beach. After lunch, you may opt to take a stroll on one of the many motus (islets) where the tavake (red-tailed tropical birds) nest, or, if you prefer to snorkel again, be taken to a snorkelling spot near the reef. At the conclusion of your visit, embark the boat and commence the short ride back to the pier, then tender back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Aitutaki Lagoon, Motu Maina Sandbar, Coral, Tropical Fish, Giant Clams, Fish-Feeding, One-Foot Island, Barbecue Lunch, Tropical Birds, Nesting Ground

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of activity and a moderate amount of walking for approximately 765 yards (about 700 metres), at times over uneven and sandy surfaces, with three steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the boat and manoeuvre in/out of the boat. Walking on One-Foot Island is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, and can swim in water too deep to stand. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with beach or water shoes, and bring sun protection, a towel, camera and bottled water from the ship. Guests must be at least six years old to participate on this tour. There are no changing facilities on board the boat. Guests may not snorkel if they have consumed alcohol. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, fish and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions.