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The Vaka Cruise

Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Ranked #4 of 12 tours in Aitutaki
5.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
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Seattle, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We went on the Vaka Cruise as part of the Air Rarotonga day trip to Aitutaki. Everything was perfect, they picked us up at the hotel, took us to the airpot and then the quick flight. Once on the boat it was wonderful. The lunch may have been the best meal we had our whole week in the Cook Islands.... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

We took the cruise with our 2yr old daughter, another young family and friends. The boat is big and ther would have been 30+ people on it. Atmosphere was good and the local operators did a lot of clowning about/ entertaining. Pros were there was a kids corner, we could buy beer (!!!) there was an inboard toilet which was... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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This is a cruise you cannot afford to miss. We left at 10am and were back at around 4pm. This was the best day of our 2 weeks on the Cook Islands. The staff is incredible; they make it like you have known them for years. Great attitude, keep it up! We visited 3 Islands, one of which was One... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Great day out - the staff is friendly, makes you feel welcome from the moment you set foot on board, they offer a lot of information and are happy to answer any questions. The trip starts with about 30 min cruising the lagoon to a few islands, including the one where the TV series Shipwreck is set. There are two... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

This is a must do in Cook Islands -everything was wonderful - the service, food, entertainment, activities and scenery. Snorkelling is incredible, lunch was delicious and the beaches are the bluest i have ever seen. You have to pinch yourself to make sure you're not dreaming!! Highly recommended!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

The staff on The Vaka were very friendly and obvioulsy wanting us to have a fabulous day on Aitutaki lagoon. The varied colours of the ocean and the lagoon were beautiful. We left in the rain but then the weather cleared as we moored on one island for swimming and snorkeling above the coloured coral, clams and lots of large... More

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Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011

My wife, 18 month old daughter, and I took the Vaka Lagoon Cruise on the Titi Ai Tonga as part of the Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Day Tour. We were exceptionally pleased by the whole day - we were picked up at our house on Rarotonga, enjoyed a quick flight to Aitutaki, and a short tour around Aitutaki. However, the Lagoon... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

A cruise is a must do when in Aitutaki - best way to see the lagoon. We loved this cruise, a traditional boat with plenty of room. The staff were great fun and helpful. Food and day was great.

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Hamilton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

We had a great day out on the water, with the sun shining and the stunning crystal clear waters of the Aitutaki lagoon, the snorkeling was brilliant with great underwater visibility and plenty of fish to see. The lunch provided was delicious and plentiful and the crew were entertaining. It was a very relaxing cruise.

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

We took this tour after comparing it with the other companies on offer and getting local feedback that all tour went to the same places. the sevice interpretation and where we went were all excellent. The fact that we stoppped on a small island for the skipper to drop off his granddaugther to a family camping weekend demonstrated that it... More

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