Rarotonga has 3 excellent snorkeling areas which have a wide variety of colorful coral and exotic fish. The surrounding reef protects you from all the deep ocean creatures and ensures you a safe snorkeling adventure. Click here for your complete snorkeling guide including site map . You may purchase snorkeling equipment at the Dive Shoppe located downtown Avarua, Rarotonga.
Prices are very reasonable in New Zealand Dollars.
Guide on basic snorkeling equipment and proper use . There are wrecks to explore as well as brilliantly coloured coral and fish. The most most interesting faset is the drop-off which starts at around 100 feet and desends vertically down to 12,000 feet. There are also two wrecks to explore and fish to hand-feed. Canyons, caves, and varieties of coral, including plate, shelving, mushroom and brain, make it a most unusual terrain.