Kia Orana, Join WET & WILD Aitutaki for your best chance for a real once in a lifetime experience to watch or swim with these gentle giants of the Ocean the HUMPBACK WHALES.
Between the months of July and October the Humpback whales migrate to the south pacific oceans to warmer waters where the mothers can give birth to their calves and all the whales can rest after their long journey. For those whales that aren’t having baby’s are making baby’s and it’s their time to help the whale population grow and make some more. After a little relax in the warm tropical waters during the winter season then the action starts to heat up.
Watch these amazing Humpback whales jumping, swimming, playing, sky hopping, flipper flapping, tail slapping, breaching and more. For those who like a bit more adventure and want to get the adrenalin pumping with this lifetime experience then try your luck at swimming with these massive mammals and see the true size for what they really are under water. For an activity where you just float, swim, paddle around and check out these beautiful beasts it really gets the heart going when you are in the water with these beauties that is for sure.
• Whale adventure tour $200per person
• 2-3 hour tours, 9am or 1pm
• Includes Snorkelling gear and cold water
• Take with you Hat, sunscreen, towel, water bottle, sunglasses and camera
• Meet at the boat – Arutanga Harbor in town
• Discount for multiple bookings
• 2 hour tours,
• Depart 8.30am , 11am , 2pm
• Private whale tour for 2 people $700 and $200 each extra person
• Whale watching / swimming.
• Take with you Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and camera
• Includes snorkelling gear, transfers, towels and cold water.
• Max 8 people
• Discount for multiple bookings
Jump on board a Private charter or mixed tour. WET & WILD Aitutaki is the longest running most experienced Humpback Whale watching and swimming operation on the rock with 20 years experience in approaching the whales we are sure to get you up close for a good look at these magnificent creatures.
During the whale season July to October when the whales are here, WET & WILD Aitutaki does daily trips out to see and swim with the whales. For your whale of a lifetime experience join the fun and jump onboard one of our WET & WILD Humpback whale watching and swimming adventures. Or You can take time out and have the boat all to yourself on your own private boat charter to watch and swim with the Hump back Whales.
Wet & Wild Aitutaki, Cook Islands, ph +682 31651 or +68256558 – wetnwild@oyster.net.ck
All charters are payable in advance to confirm booking and secure date and time
To all VISITORS wanting to swim with the whales and all overseas INTERNATIONAL Whale Swim retreat/tour OPERATORS coming to Aitutaki Cook Islands, to swim with the whales – Please be advised that Immigration has now stepped in and you must have a legally registered business in the Cook Islands with a 50%+ local partner to run whale retreats to the Cook Islands, or here on a working visa for a local company.
So if you have gone and booked or seen any operators doing whale swim retreats to Aitutaki including accommodation , flights, food, days out on the water for a package deal ect… then they’re most likely not a local registered business in the Cook Islands. As far as we know we are the only Legal registered business in the Cook Islands doing whale swim retreat packages locally and internationally.
This year 2026 immigration stepped in to enforce the laws which had slowly been taken advantage of over the years (You can’t have an overseas website/business and operate in the Cooks paying the overheads and taking the profit home not paying any tax here. If you are wanting to do whale swim retreats to the Cook Islands then give us call or email for options on collaboration for tours. As the founders of whale swimming in Aitutaki and building up this amazing activity over the years for the Island being one of Aitutaki’s most biggest attractions and also having our own whale swim retreats, we are glad to see this problem being addressed keeping the money in our country .
Sorry if there is any other Cook islands registered businesses we don’t know about doing whale swim retreats feel free to let everyone know here.
SUPPORT LOCAL – Meitaki Atupaka
