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Aitutaki Lagoon Private Charter: One Foot Island & Beyond

A private vessel whisks you across the world's most beautiful lagoon — turquoise, warm, and impossibly clear — stopping at One Foot Island, Moturakau, and Akaiami at your own pace. This is Aitutaki as it was meant to be seen: unhurried, exclusive, and breathtaking.

What to expect

Board a traditional vaka-style boat at the main wharf and skim across glittering shallows to One Foot Island, where you can collect a coveted passport stamp at the world's most remote post office. Snorkel vivid coral gardens alive with parrotfish and giant clams before a fresh BBQ lunch on the beach. The pace is yours — your guide knows every hidden sandbar and will position you for the perfect shot of that otherworldly turquoise water. On the return leg, a stop at secluded Moturakau rewards with near-private beach bliss.

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Teking Tours
NZD 150–180 per person (small-group lagoon tour with BBQ lunch); private charter rates on request
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Good to know

Pre-book directly via tekingtours.com well in advance — departures fill quickly on cruise days. Confirm all-aboard time with your ship and allow a 15-minute wharf transfer. Snorkel gear, fins, and towels are included. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, cash for the One Foot Island post office stamp (a legendary souvenir), and a dry bag for electronics.

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