Best Time to go to Rarotonga

There are 15 populated islets. Middle of May and October. As a rule, the best time to explore the Cook Island is between mid-May and October. Rainfall increases from November to April and moisture peaks make the already high temperature even warmer. August and September are good days if you want to see cetacean life while you' re in the Cook Isle.

When you come to us from May to October, please be aware that the temperature of the waters is hottest in May, gradually cools down by August and then rises again. Hottest waters in the Cook Islands are usually in January and February (just like the temperature of the air). The majority of the population is interested in the Cook Islands, namely Aitutaki and Rarotonga.

Relatively speaking, Rarotonga is more action/activities.

In the following you will find more information about our dives........

In the following you will find more information about our dives........ In the mornings and afternoons we have dives so that you can select the best time for yourself. Mornings dives are for qualified scuba diver only. Diving 4 dives a week at 8.00 and 13.30, 7 nights a week.

We do not make bookings for diving on Sunday mornings for reasons of religion. Every tour comprises two logged sessions (two different sites ), with the two sessions divided by a minimum of 1h. Nautical equipment includes air, first assistance and FM-transmission.

Craft are equipped with fuel stands and stowage so that scuba diver can equip themselves ashore. Rarotonga is surrounded by 4 starting points, which means that on most of our dives we can find a quiet place to do so. Though we use all 4, we are the only diving center where one of our vessels is always docked at one of the diving spots, which means you don't have to help start the motor.

All our vessels are fitted with all necessary security equipment such as air, first aids, buoyancy aids, GPS, PIRB, FM radios etc. (inspections are welcome). There is a 2km distance to the closest clinic. All our yachts are crewed while you are diving! While you are under water, we man our vessels on every individual dives with a certified boat guide.

We also have lifeguards and certified coaches. Your task is to keep an eye out for your own security while being led under water by a second trainer. There are no limits to diving time - for natural causes. We calculate all our diving time so that they match multi-step profile with a reliable 1 hr intervals between diving sessions.

One example would be an 18mive for 50min. Also we do not allow diving that requires de-compression. Does led diving mean that we all show up when the first diver has little time? Definitely not if a few diver have too little room, the Divemaster will bring them back to the line and keep an eye on them while they make their drop.

After that the tour leader will continue the tour with the group. You can also do overnight diving - how about setting the South Pacific before you roll over the side after nightfall? Rarotonga is surrounded by the fringe of the coral wall and all our scuba diving for qualified scuba diver is outside this area.

Usually we berth the vessel in 10-12m waters and then make a trip to the scheduled maximal deep (for open sea diver this is a maximal of 18m). Intermediate diver can choose from drop-offs up to a maximal dive length of 30m. We always guide our diving at no additional charge and we are proud to have by far the most skilled dive master in the Cook Islands.

Yeah, Eric's still with Dive Raro, after how many years....? He still shows up - maybe not as often as before! We' re very proud that the charming hunchback is choosing the water of Rarotonga to relax with his veal on its hike back to the milder south.

The temperature ranges from 23 C to 28 C. The view in the water around Rarotonga is always good - from 20m! Before every dives you will receive detailed instructions from our diving instructors on the site and security instructions so that you know exactly what to expect when we go underwater.

Then after the dives, you are welcome for a debrief at our schools, a great opportunity to fill in the logs. We can help you find your way back in the sea for little money before you start scuba-difting.

This way you will enjoy your scuba sessions more, rely on us! All our group led whale watching whale watching whale watching tours are led by a qualified Instructor. The purpose of this instructor is not to reimburse scuba instructors who are poorly educated or unable to scuba-drive due to poor skills, or who have problems with their fitnes.

Expires 31 December 2018 for OW and above certificated diver. Included in the equipment are tanks, lead and complete diving equipment (BCD, Reg etc.) incl. 5mm shorts. We do NOT provide any discount for a diving tour.