Koka Lagoon Cruises
Koka Lagoon Cruises
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Don’t miss a fantastic day out with Koka Lagoon Cruises. Our multi-talented crew will ensure an experience you wont forget, with snorkelling amongst the lagoon life, or viewing through glass bottom boat; non-stop entertainment with ukulele playing, pareu tying demos, weaving (score yourself a pair of kikau sun-glasses!)delicious fish bbq feast, amazing coconut tree climbing demo, coconut husking and all its uses. Informative, educational and most of all fun for all ages. Book now.
Muri, Cook Islands
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2023
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LeahRado
Greater Wellington, New Zealand18 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I can’t recommend highly enough. From booking the trip, to being picked up at the resort, the experience was easy and excellent. The Koka team are professional, fun, and really made this a fantastic day. It was choppy the day we snorkelled, with some nervous school children on board as part of a trip. The team were reassuring, kept close, gave great tips made sure everyone, what ever your snorkeling level, had a fabulous time. The lunch was so yum and plentiful. The entertainment was hilarious. Such a great day for all ages. Something very special about listening to pacific beats cruising around the beautiful Muri waters. Blessings Koka team, you guys are awesome 🌺😀
Written 30 November 2023
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Steve M
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was an amazing trip. We decided at the last minute to do the lagoon cruise, and we were not disappointed. The guys brought great energy with the singing, drums and guitars and got customers involved. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Rarotonga.
Written 30 November 2023
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shelby e
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Amazing entertainment on the boat and on land. Snorkeling was amazing included with snorkeling gear. Very good food and amazing coconut, Definitely recommend for family's. I will be coming back next time I come to Rarotonga. Thank you so much
Written 28 November 2023
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DayTrip30526072971
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Highly recommend this cruise! The guys were fantastic, high energy, always smiling and getting everyone laughing. Lots of fun snorkeling and on the island. Definitely exceeded expectations!
Written 28 November 2023
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Nikora E
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Went on the Koka today, best day since we have been here in Rarotonga. Awesome. Will definitely go back.
Written 19 November 2023
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melnak2015
Sydney, Australia44 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Best value for money, amazing experience in pristine waters beautiful cooked lunch on private island with incredible hosts who sang, entertained and had you laughing with joy.
10/10 I want to return with whole family
10/10 I want to return with whole family
Written 17 November 2023
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OnAir60869469723
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Glorious Day for a Lifetime Memorable Experience! The Team were AMAZING, keeping us entertained throughout the day! Definitely a MUST DO!
Written 14 November 2023
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Traveltane
Auckland Central, New Zealand55 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
This was crazy good. Hugely funny and entertaining, yet it was also very educational. The stars are the "Koka Boys" who do it all, they emcee, sing, dance play ukuleles and drums, cook food, dive for huge clams and show us everything about coconuts, from climbing, husking, making them into shampoo and more. We got Captain Awesome who is from Nassau island and is apparently the world fastest coconut palm climber and he proved it, zooming up a tall tree on the island and bringing down a coconut in 8 seconds! We were picked from around Raro and processed for a 10am departure on 2 glass bottom boats, I was on the smaller one, after being told the weather forecast for Rarotonga was "beautiful" we set off and then started playing music and explianing the protection of the lagoon and then about 20mins later we stopped and they showed us how to open a coconut and then we all went swimming in the lagoon with many fish pauas and eels everywhere. It was just amazing. After that we went to the island and had a very filling lunch, whilst the captains went into the musical mode, with drums and ukuleles. Then it was the show which was hilarious, we learnt all about coconuts, how to open them, age them and how no part of the nuts or the trees and leaves was wasted and how traditional Polynesian culture could live comfortably off a coconut tree. There was lots of audience participation and warmth. Then a nice lagoon swim and it was over. There was a laid back feel, but really hugely organised with the hosts and Captains aware on safety offering life jackets and nets to stop possessions getting wet and their English was impeccable. One captains job (Everyone was Captain something arather - I think we had Brown Sugar and a huge dude on the island who was playing the largest ukulele), was out in a pilot speedboat going ahead to make sure the way forward was safe and guiding the 2 tourist boats out and in. Yet out of his boat, he was into all of the ukulele playing and jokes like everyone else. They really include you in the proceedings and the professionalism shows through. At $109 per person, this is insanely good value and they sweat blood to make it good for everyone. Me a lone middle aged gay man had the time of my life!
Written 11 November 2023
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Tupaea A
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Nov 2023 • Family
What an amazing day. The crew we had, Captain Sprite, Captain Brown Suger and Captain Sharkbait Uh Haha were great entertainment and kept us leading and sing while on the lagoon. The food was excellent we had on no touch island. The coconut tree climber was of the chain.
Meitaki Maata
Meitaki Maata
Written 10 November 2023
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Jahwae M
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Nov 2023 • Family
Great entertainment, good munch, good swim but my favourite part was definitely the coconut show! Would highly recommend!
Written 8 November 2023
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Is there toliets available
Sue j
Auckland, New Zealand96 contributions
There are toilets in the carpark by the lagoon cruise centre plus 2 toilets on One Foot Island where you have lunch. ( No toilets on board the boat)
Kerry F
Auckland Central, New Zealand1 contribution
Is the boat wheelchair accessible？
NO XQS
Auckland, New Zealand55 contributions
Yes - but the boat does not have a wheel chair ramp - we were on a trip where there was a person in a wheel chair and the Koka guys carried him and his wheel chair on board. But just a reminder that on the island where the food and coconut show is on it is not wheel chair friendly (all sand and no concrete foot paths)
Traveler2GR
Grand Rapids, Michigan22 contributions
We are a party of four and will be in Rarotonga on February 7th aboard the Maasdam. One of us uses a walker but can navigate a short flight of stairs. Would there be space for his walker on the boat and could we be picked up and returned to where we tender in? Thanks!
loublou8
Melbourne, Australia10 contributions
As said, the staff are amazing and would do all they could to help; chair lift you across the sand and into the boat probably! The whole experience is great but the loos will be an issue with a walker, they're through a sandy path on the island where lunch is held. Having said that though, if you have the slightest mobility without the walker the day will be worth the effort!
abfabceramics
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
My husband and I are keen to do the glass bottom boat tour when there end of May this year. I travel in a wheelchair with limited mobility (able to take assisted small steps) so am concerned about whether I'll be I'll be able to get on and off the boat.
Please advise what access is like to get onto the boat to start as well as getting off and on at the beach
Thank you
Gail Steele
LaBeau808
Hawaii126 contributions
The boat we traveled in was not wheel chair accessible. To access the boat you traverse sand, wade through the water about 10-15 feet, and step up stairs. It is the same in reverse to get off the boat to go on the island for meal and activities. The island is definitely not wheelchair accessible. They would have to make modifications to the boat to get a wheelchair on board.
I will arrive on Fred Olsen cruise ship Blackwatch on 10/02/17 'early am' Can I book your glass bottom cruise
?
Riki-Lee K
7 contributions
Hi Harry,
Sorry, you will need to contact the tour directly.
Thanks
lkmewm
Indian River, MI17 contributions
We will be arriving by cruise ship. Could you pick us up at the dock?
KokaRaro
Rarotonga, Cook Islands7 contributions
kia orana, please advise which cruise ship you are coming on as with some ships the bookings need to be made via the ship's tour excursion desk, thank you