Cook Islands Diving

Cook Islands Scuba Diving Cook Islands is located in the heart of the beautiful South Pacific and the tropical warmth and beauty of its main islands - Rarotonga and Aitutaki - are world-famous. One only has to read the diving reviews for Cook Islands to realise that divers love the whole diving and non-diving experience. Both islands are easy to get around and accommodation is located all around the coastline with fabulous lagoon views. International flights land on Rarotonga and regular domestic flights go out to the awe-inspiring Aitutaki lagoon. A combined Rarotonga & Aitutaki dive holiday will be one you will remember always. The beauty, the South Pacific island ambience, the white sand beaches and romantic accommodation options also make the Cook Islands perfect for a diving honeymoon, where you can combine romance with your favourite pastime.

There are several professional diving operators in the Cook Islands and their services are utilised by the many resorts and villas. Dive courses for those wishing to take up scuba diving are also available and the Cook Islands is a fantastic place to learn, with colourful fish and coral bommies in the warm clear lagoons.

Cook Islands dive sites range offer a diverse diving experience. In Aitutaki, there are sites both inside and outside the lagoon. In the waters surrounding Rarotonga, there are a full range of sites, with coral caves and swim-throughs, reef sharks, rays and large pelagic fish, some wrecks to explore and some amazing drop-offs. The passage along the south side of the island can have strong currents and offers some challenging dives for experienced divers. Other sites around the island are perfect for those with less experience. With a number of boat launch spots around the island (which takes no time to get around with the coastal road) means that divers can access the sites with their guides without long boat transfers.

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