Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
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Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

By Captain Tama's Lagoon Cruizes
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Ages 0-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024

  • Buffet lunch
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Entry/Admission - Muri Lagoon
What's not included
  • Towels
  • Alcohol
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Hotel return transfer : $17 per adult & $8.50 per child


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Muri Beach, Cook Islands
    Be at our Beach Hut located in central Muri on the beach - opposite The Rarotongan Sailing Club
Pickup details
  • Return bus transfers are available on the main ring road around Rarotonga at an additional charge of NZD11 per adult / NZD6.00 per child aged 6-11 years. Please reconfirm pickup time on arrival on Rarotonga - pickups start at 10am
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Infant seats available
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9214P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • You should arrive at the departure point 30 minutes prior to departure time
      • Bring you own towels
      • Infant meals not included
      • Alcohol beverages are not provided but you are welcome to bring your own
      • Return hotel transfers can be arranged at an additional cost of NZD17 per adult & NZD8.50 per child which can be paid on the day of the tour
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9214P1

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      • Captain Tama's Lagoon Cruizes
        4.8 of 5 bubbles3,300
        Muri, Cook Islands
        Joined in November 2008
      • MHeard94
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fab day out!
        We thoroughly enjoyed Captain Tama's Lagoon Cruizes! Great snorkelling, wide range of different species of tropical fish. Then to the Island for Lunch and excellent entertaining show. BBQ lunch was incredible with something for everyone and catered to different dietary requirements as well. Highly recommend!
        Written March 23, 2025
      • trishoshea63
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome
        Entertainment and crew were outstanding. Very funny bunch. Snorkeling was great too! In fact the whole day was so entertaining! Thank you for the best day!
        Written March 17, 2025
      • tedtracey2025
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Must-Do in Rarotonga
        So glad we did Captain Tama's, was the highlight of our trip. Great snorkeling, delicious food but most of all the Tama's team are so entertaining and hilarious. You will not be disappointed at all, we would do this again.
        Written March 12, 2025
      • 415josiem
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        So much fun, highlight of our trip!
        So much fun! Our captains Sharky, Salty, Frisky and Fresh Prince kept us safe and entertained the whole time! The snorkelling spot was so beautiful and we saw a turtle and an eagle ray. The crew have so much energy and passion for their work and there was never a dull moment. Give these boys a raise!!! Meitaki ma’ata ❤️
        Written March 12, 2025
      • RiaWhanau2025
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        100% the best day out
        Our whanau of 10 had an amazing time. It's such a vibe and it's infectious. The cruise around the motu, the scubba driving, the BBQ, the show, the music and the laughs are just awesome. The captains enjoy what they do and it shows. If I ever return I would do it again for sure. 💯 the best day out.
        Written March 12, 2025
      • julier0se01
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day out
        I am not a snorkeler but the glass bottom boat is great.The lunch was absolutely amazing and just that only was worth the money.The show was fantastic.It was my 3rd time and I will definitely be doing it again.
        Written March 10, 2025
      • gailgreen2020
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great value and entertainment!!!
        Excellent day out. Lovely lunch, snorkelling, swimming and a show which was soooo funny!!! Highly recommend!!!
        Written March 10, 2025
      • Janice_and_Marty
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Captain Tamas Glass Boat Cruizes
        An outstanding experience. Captain Sharkie and his crew were very funny and entertaining The swim in the lagoon and the barbie/show were the best part of our whole Rarotonga holiday
        Written March 8, 2025
      • matapaepaea
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apiata whanau
        Our whanau had an awesome time. Excellent food and entertainment in pridise. One of the highlights of our holiday. Ngaa mihi to all the staff who looked after us you done a excellent job.
        Written March 6, 2025
      • Jenn L
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent value for money
        We have done this tour twice (2018 and 2025) and both times it was the highlight of our time in Rarotonga. The tour is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, and is a great mix of sun and sand, snorkelling/swimming, entertainment, and a delicious lunch. Even those not keen on snorkelling got a great view of the sea life through the glass bottom of the boat. We definitely got our money's worth!
        Written March 5, 2025
      • boo98
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        fun
        We loved this, good for all ages. The lunch provided as awesome. good snorkeling and the after show was an absolute hoot.
        Written March 5, 2025
      • Marisa B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must-do Lagoon Cruise
        We had an absolutely awesome time on Captain Tama's Lagoon Cruize! The crew were hilarious, musically talented and very knowledgeable. The snorkelling location was fantastic, then the BBQ lunch was delicious. Free time after lunch for swimming, then turtle spotting on the way back. We were thoroughly entertained the whole time!! Highly recommend!!!
        Written March 4, 2025
      • 77BSand
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Lots of fun
        Really enjoyed our tour with these guys. They obviously all get along and gel well and their sense of humour and love of their job rubs off on everyone as they take you through the day. The snorkel was amazing with unexpected fish feeding while we were in the water and the lunch and show afterwards topped it off.
        Written February 26, 2025
      • laylahmatthews
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome!
        This was a very cool experience, super friendly crew and also informative and fun at the same time. Amazing singers and music, yummy food and a great atmosphere. Would recommend
        Written February 25, 2025
      • WelshBirdSydney
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Loved it!
        So much fun!! The music, snorkeling, food and show were all fabulous. All the captains (crew) on the cruise were highly engaging, hilarious, and clearly love what they do. Amazing experience for our family (2 kids aged 12 and 14). Highly recommend.
        Written February 24, 2025
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      Amy
      Auckland Central, New Zealand27 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2024 • Friends
      Our group had an amazing time on our lagoon cruise - one of the highlights of our trip! We had Captain Sharky, Smoothie, Salty and Smack Sparrow on our boat and they made everything so fun and funny - give these guys a pay rise! You can tell they just want you to have a great time and keep you entertained and happy the whole afternoon. They are also really safety conscious so made us feel safe while snorkelling and provided life jackets and pool noodles. The bbq lunch on the island is incredible, it’s hard to not eat more. The coconut show had everyone in fits of laughter - Captain Fabulous did a fantastic job keeping everyone engaged. This activity is well worth the money spent, so much so that we considered doing it a second time on our trip! It’s a really well planned and timed activity ensuring you get to do enough of everything while not overdoing it. We can’t wait to rebook when we return to Raro!
      Written April 11, 2024
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      Awesome! We look forward to seeing you next time.
      Written May 4, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Glenys R
      Rockingham, Australia10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2024 • Friends
      I loved every moment of Tamas Lagoon Cruise

      The young men including the captain have excellent communication and people skills, they were great at getting others to interact as well.

      I enjoyed the singing, the drums, the non stop humour. We watched the fish through the glass bottomed boat and I went snorkelling for the first time. That was an amazing experience and also swimming amongst the fish that let me touch them.

      The sarong tying with the men was hilarious, and the food on the beach was delicious

      I highly recommend this tour, it was great value for money

      Unfortunately I lost my videos of the whole day 😕
      Written February 22, 2024
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      Fantastic! Oh you'll have to come back to get more video :)
      Written April 1, 2024
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      Chandra
      Springston, New Zealand64 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Family
      Our group included 79 yo Grandad, Mum and Dad, and two pre-teens from Aotearoa on our first trip to Rarotonga.

      The trip was amazing from the pick up at the hotel in the windowless bus (not included in the price), to seeing turtles as the trip ended. Could not fault any part of the trip.

      Booking online was easy with great information. Checking in was simple and waiting for departure included the captains playing drums, ukulele and singing. It definitely was NOT noise.

      The crew on our boat were amazing - especially Captain Absolute (like the vodka). The music/noise, the antics and the support carrying Grandad to and from the boat was amazing. The 'captains' were talented, considerate, funny and knowledgable.

      While Dad and the kids snorkelled, Mum and Grandad watched the crew feed the fish in the glass bottom of the boat and enjoyed watching family fun. One of the crew also brought a paua onboard for us to see. Definitely did not feel left out. Tip for elders is to take a cushion or spare dry towel to sit on.

      Snorkelling gear was in good condition, there were noodles for less strong swimmers and the crew were right there to help everyone. Observation was that there was less of a variety of fish seen than we'd imagined.

      The BBQ food on the island was fabulous. The 'show' after lunch was good, but the content was a bit risqué for the kids (and maybe not as politically correct as it could have been). Very impressed with the coconut husking and tree climbing. Instructions were so good that my youngest proceeded to husk a coconut at the hotel that evening.

      Best part of the whole day was Captains Cupcake and Absolute managing to get a turtle under the boat for a good view in the glass bottom.

      Thanks to the crew - we all enjoyed it.
      Written June 8, 2024
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      Shan L
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2025 • Family
      The captain tamas cruize was the highlight of our holiday so far! The experience professional and efficient from the minute the bus arrived to our resort to take us over to Muri beach. We had a party of 12, ranging in age from 2.5-64 and all had an incredible time. Getting on the bus, the boat and the island was ok for one of our older family members who has slight mobility issues. Lunch was tasty and there were options for all palates, no matter how adventurous we were feeling.
      The Captain Tamas team all were personable, friendly, helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Our captain even carefully manoeuvred our boat so we got to see a turtle under the glass which was a bucket-list thing.

      Would definitely recommend to anyone and we will definitely be back.
      Written January 16, 2025
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      Darkwind
      Auckland, New Zealand89 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2023 • Friends
      We had booked this trip before a spell of bad weather hit the island and I was very nervous about being out on the water. Fortunately, the weather gods smiled on us that day and, although it was still a little rougher than I would have liked, it wasn't nearly as bad as I'd imagined.

      The crew keep your safety in the forefront of their minds at all times, but still manage to be engaging and hilarious at the same time. The snorkeling spot was first-rate, and the crew ensured that anybody who was a little nervous about being in the water felt comfortable enough to venture in. I'm not a strong swimmer and the current was quite strong, but I felt very safe with the crew around.

      The BBQ was varied and delicious. Not your usual meat, meat and more meat either: we had tuna, sausages and a variety of salads. We ate rather more than we expected to, based on past experiences with this type of meal from other operators.

      The show was very enjoyable. It's not easy to engage a large group of people from a number of different backgrounds and cultures, but the crew managed it admirably. We were given a lot of information and demonstrations, while still managing to keep us all laughing.

      A big shout out to Captain Sharkey, who kept us laughing, and Captain Cupcake for getting us there and back safely.
      Written September 13, 2023
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      Fantastic! Thanks for joining us.
      Written September 16, 2023
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      Aimee W
      1 contribution
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Family
      If you are traveling with CHILDREN, we would NOT recommend choosing their service. Their staff often tell jokes that are very inappropriate, and their attitude can be rather rude. Compared to other cruises in Rarotonga, their prices are higher, the food is average, and the service needs improvement.
      Written May 24, 2024
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      oh dear! Luckily the other 2000k plus reviews online say differently - Such a fun day!! All the captains were awesome. Heaps of laughs.Great food. Seriously a must do in Rarotonga. Kids and adults all loved it. -Magical day with Captain Tama’s - snorkelling, music, cultural show, food and great company! Highly recommend!!-This was so much fun!!!! The snorkeling, the live show, music, BBQ, sarong tying and the coconut dehusking was awesome!!! All the captains love their jobs so much and made everyone feel extremely welcome. -Absolutely amazing, great atmosphere, loads of laughs and great food and show-Best thing to do on Rarotonga, glass bottom boats, snorkeling, culture. Such a fantastic team of young men with such passion for entertaining people. -Our guides were excellent! All the Captains were amazing! Such a fun program! Loved the drum show! The lunch was yummy! Snorkeling with big fish was fantastic! Thank you guys! Recommend!! -This was the most fantastic and funniest experience. We highly recommend this cruise and the team at Capt. Tama's. A one if a kind experience and an amazing feed. The team put on a brilliant show. The only negative....a sore stomach from all the laughing. Do not hesitate to book this must see and do experience. We can't wait to do it again -Had a wicked day out with all the boys from CPT Tamas. The BBq lunch was delicious and the show after was hilarious (if you can handle a joke and won't get offended) -It was fun: the songs, the jokes, the dance, the coconut, the lesson how to wear pareu. Our lunch was absolutely fantastic. The lagoon is spectacular.
      Written June 11, 2024
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      Rose Sayer
      Capalaba, Australia38 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruize is the funniest hilarious show. Thoroughly enjoyed the show and the fun entertainment the captains provided. BBQ lunch on the Motu with free time to explore and swim, was an added bonus. Love the comedic act from the captains who demonstrated sarong tying with audience participation and the magic of the coconut. I would highly recommend this family friendly tour as a way to explore snorkeling in a safe environment with local lads who know their Island.
      Written March 25, 2024
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      Awesome! Thanks for joining us.
      Written April 1, 2024
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      Charlotte M
      14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We took this trip last week and highly recommend it. We took our 12, 14 and 16 year old kids and it was a great family day out. The crew were very entertaining and shared stories and sang songs throughout the day. They took us out to a snorkelling spot and we had plenty of time to view the amazing sea life.
      Later on they took us to an island where we had an enormous fish bbq lunch while the crew entertained us with songs, stories and showed us how to open a coconut and tie a sarong.
      Written October 13, 2024
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      Spogmay T
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2025 • Couples
      Unforgettable Lagoon Cruise – Amazing Staff, Food & Entertainment!

      I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences I've had! From start to finish, everything was flawless.

      The staff were incredible—so warm, welcoming, and full of energy. They made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged, always going above and beyond to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Their hospitality was unmatched, and their enthusiasm was contagious!

      The food was outstanding—fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. There was something for everyone, with generous portions and an amazing selection of local flavors. Every bite was a treat, and you could tell a lot of care went into the menu.

      The entertainment was the highlight of the cruise! From live music to cultural performances, it was a non-stop delight. The performers were incredibly talented, and their passion shone through every song, dance, and story. It was the perfect mix of fun and cultural immersion.

      Whether you're looking for relaxation, adventure, or just a fantastic time on the water, this lagoon cruise is a must-do. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting—it's an experience you won’t forget!
      Written January 27, 2025
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      Marisa B
      Old Bar, Australia11 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2025 • Couples
      We are so glad we chose this tour. We had an absolutely awesome time. Great location for snorkelling, a delicious BBQ lunch, a thoroughly entertaining show, free time for swimming then turtle spotting on the way back. All this while either being serenaded by the crew's fantastic musical/vocal talents or in stitches at their comedy antics. We highly recommend this tour and give it 10 out of 10!!
      Written March 5, 2025
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