Fees · Destination Guide
Aitutaki
A lagoon-first South Pacific escape with guided snorkeling, reef diving and island culture.
Key fee: Standard visitor permission on arrival
No separate arrival permit fee for a qualifying standard short visit
Fees · Destination Guide
A lagoon-first South Pacific escape with guided snorkeling, reef diving and island culture.
Key fee: Standard visitor permission on arrival
No separate arrival permit fee for a qualifying standard short visit
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
NZD is the local pricing currency. The sources reviewed did not establish a distinct mandatory Aitutaki marine-park admission tag, scuba conservation levy or general motu landing permit payable by every visitor. Marae Moana marine legislation and local ra'ui closures are not proof that a paid reef tag exists. Confirm individual tour/landowner terms and do not invent a fee. Public examples below are operator-advertised rates as of the research cutoff, not guaranteed live quotes or a recommendation to book. The normal international departure tax is described as already included in an international ticket.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard visitor permission on arrival | No separate arrival permit fee for a qualifying standard short visit Normally 31 days, or 90 days for NZ/Australian passport holders | Eligible leisure visitors | Immigration clearance at Cook Islands arrival border | Subject to passport, onward travel, accommodation and other entry conditions. Extensions cost extra; verify nationality-specific rules with MFAI. |
| Teking guided lagoon snorkel day | NZD $260 per adult Published 2026 tour price, subject to booking confirmation | Optional small-group lagoon snorkeling | Teking Tours direct site | Operator lists local transfers, snorkel gear, motus and lunch. Children have separately published prices. No Sunday operations advertised. |
| Bishop's full-day lagoon cruise | NZD $230 per adult; NZD $115 child ages 4-11 Operator identifies its season as 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2027 | Optional guided lagoon sightseeing and snorkeling | Bishop's Cruises direct | Includes local hotel transfers, lunch and snorkeling equipment; recheck availability and any private charter supplement. |
| Dive Aitutaki private two-dive charter | NZD $1,020 total for two people, published listing Undated operator listing; written confirmation required | Optional guided scuba charter | Dive Aitutaki through direct inquiry | Published package states two certified divers, two dives, a private boat and guide. Distributor advertised scuba unavailable 1 August-20 October 2026. Do not assume service has resumed or that equipment extras are included. |
| Air Rarotonga Aitutaki day tour | NZD $749 adult base fare; fuel surcharge may apply Published online offer as of October 2026; not a live quote | Optional Rarotonga to Aitutaki return-air tour | Official Air Rarotonga day tour booking | Includes flights, island sightseeing, Vaka lagoon cruise, lunch and snorkel equipment. Any applicable fuel surcharge is shown in the live booking calendar under taxes and fees; confirm the final amount before payment. |
| Aitutaki reef/lagoon conservation or marine-park tag | No verified universal fee No rate or universal permit documented in sources checked as of 28 October 2026 | Potential location-specific access or conservation rules | Confirm with operator and local authorities if a particular site has restrictions | Do not infer a paid marine-park tag from the Cook Islands Marae Moana framework or traditional ra'ui protections. Local closures and community permission may apply regardless of fee. |
| International departure tax | Included in the international air ticket according to airport information Check current airline invoice | International air travelers departing the Cook Islands | Included in ticket purchase | No separately collected cash departure fee at the airport was identified in the official airport traveler guidance. |
Fee
Normally 31 days, or 90 days for NZ/Australian passport holders
Subject to passport, onward travel, accommodation and other entry conditions. Extensions cost extra; verify nationality-specific rules with MFAI.
Published 2026 tour price, subject to booking confirmation
Operator lists local transfers, snorkel gear, motus and lunch. Children have separately published prices. No Sunday operations advertised.
Operator identifies its season as 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2027
Includes local hotel transfers, lunch and snorkeling equipment; recheck availability and any private charter supplement.
Undated operator listing; written confirmation required
Published package states two certified divers, two dives, a private boat and guide. Distributor advertised scuba unavailable 1 August-20 October 2026. Do not assume service has resumed or that equipment extras are included.
Published online offer as of October 2026; not a live quote
Includes flights, island sightseeing, Vaka lagoon cruise, lunch and snorkel equipment. Any applicable fuel surcharge is shown in the live booking calendar under taxes and fees; confirm the final amount before payment.
No rate or universal permit documented in sources checked as of 28 October 2026
Do not infer a paid marine-park tag from the Cook Islands Marae Moana framework or traditional ra'ui protections. Local closures and community permission may apply regardless of fee.
Check current airline invoice
No separately collected cash departure fee at the airport was identified in the official airport traveler guidance.