Bishop's Tours is the name locals trust for the definitive full-day Aitutaki lagoon experience: snorkelling pristine coral heads, beaching on three motu islands, and a legendary fresh-fish BBQ lunch on One Foot Island. Rated among the top experiences in the entire Cook Islands.
What to expect
Depart the wharf on a comfortable catamaran, stopping first to snorkel a coral garden teeming with reef fish, sea turtles, and giant clams in water so clear you feel suspended in air. Step onto the powdery white sands of One Foot Island for a legendary BBQ lunch of freshly grilled fish and local dishes. A Cook Islands passport stamp at the tiny motu post office is a must. Drift across to Akaiami — the TEAL runway island — and hear the fascinating history of the old Trans-Pacific flying boat terminal.
Good to know
Book directly by email or phone listed on their site — this operator does not list on OTAs. Confirm your ship's all-aboard time; full-day tours run approximately 9 am–4 pm. Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and cash for the passport stamp (approx. NZD 5) are essential. Snorkel gear and fresh towels are provided.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Aitutaki — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Aitutaki
- Aitutaki Lagoon Private Charter: One Foot Island & Beyond
- Private Bonefish Charter with E2's Way — World-Class Flats Fishing
- Mount Maungapu Summit Hike: 360° Panorama of the Lagoon
- O'otu Beach Private Picnic & Snorkel: Aitutaki's Secret Shoreline
- Arutanga CICC Church & Cultural Heritage Walk with a Local Guide