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Personal island adventures

Experiences with Muri Retreat

Muri Retreat offers SUP and snorkelling experiences for guests. These unique, intimate adventures take place away from the crowds and leave lifelong impressions and memories.

Safety firstPersonal guidance
Guest experience videosSimon catches video and shares it once guests get home.
Equipment includedPrepared for the water

01 · Beneath the surface

Snorkel lessons, tours & guided adventures

Learn in calm water or head further afield with Simon to discover tropical fish, turtles, shipwrecks and eagle rays. The site is chosen around conditions and your confidence.

Sea turtle swimming through clear Rarotonga water
Private guest experiencesFind the wild side of Rarotonga
Colourful tropical fish beneath the water in Rarotonga
01$50 pp

Learn to Snorkel & Explore

Learn the fundamentals so you can comfortably explore Rarotonga’s safe lagoon snorkel sites.

  • Mask fitting and anti-fog preparation
  • Calm breathing and clearing water
  • Relaxed floating and lagoon movement
  • Site selection and equipment care
Allow 90 minutes
Sea turtle swimming through the clear lagoon
02$80 pp

Lagoon Adventure

For confident snorkellers who want local guidance to some of the lagoon’s best marine-life locations.

  • Best sites for the day’s conditions
  • Possible turtle encounters
  • Tips for marking favourite lagoon spots
  • Underwater video and photography advice
Allow 90 minutes
Eagle rays swimming over the reef
03$120 pp

Shipwreck or Eagle Ray Adventure

A weather- and tide-dependent outer-reef adventure for strong swimmers and intermediate snorkellers ready to take it up a level.

  • Experience and equipment check
  • Full safety briefing before entering
  • Shipwreck or eagle-ray site exploration
  • Reef shoes required for the eagle-ray route
  • Using your own equipment is recommended
Allow 120 minutes including travel

Everything you need is included. Equipment is provided, locations are selected for the day’s conditions, andSimon captures video during these experiences to share with you after your holiday.

02 · Across the lagoon

SUP hire, lessons & guided experiences

Start with a few useful pointers, build your confidence with a lesson or let Simon guide you to clear water, peaceful beaches and favourite snorkelling spots.

Stand-up paddleboarding across Rarotonga lagoon
Hire · learn · exploreYour pace, your island adventure
Simon stand-up paddleboarding across a Rarotonga lagoon
01$30 pp

SUP Hire · Self Learn

Board hire plus five minutes of quick tips from Simon at Muri Lagoon.

1–3 hours
Stand-up paddleboarding near Taakoka
02$50 pp

Lesson, Advice & Hire

SUP hire with personalised support and a confidence-building lesson at Muri Lagoon.

1–3 hours
Paddleboard tour among turtles in Muri Lagoon
03$70 pp

Lesson, Advice, Hire & Guided Tour

A supported lesson followed by a guided Muri Lagoon tour—with possible turtle time.

1–3 hours
Calm Rarotonga lagoon and beach selected for an island experience
04$90 pp

Guided Experience (Intermediate Level)

SUP hire and personalised support with lessons, followed by a guided tour at the island’s best calm, clear site—with possible turtle time. Travel to the chosen location is involved.

1–3 hours

Conditions lead the way. Guided locations are selected for clear weather and smooth water, giving you the best chance of memorable marine encounters.

Real guest adventures

See what the experience feels like

These original Muri Retreat films capture the water, wildlife and personal attention that make each outing special.

SUP & snorkel

Chris & Carol SUP & Snorkel Aroa Beach Rarotonga 2023

4K lagoon adventure

Kinnon & Jess Snorkel Raro 2023 4K High Definition Video