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Dive Rarotonga

PO Box 38, Cook Islands
(+682) 21873
Ranked #2 of 25 attractions in Rarotonga
5.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: Dive Rarotonga is the highest rated PADI dive centre, in the Cook Islands, the only PADI 5* Instructor Development Centre. We dive all the sites on...... more » Owner description: Dive Rarotonga is the highest rated PADI dive centre, in the Cook Islands, the only PADI 5* Instructor Development Centre. We dive all the sites on Rarotonga including the Southern passages and have 2 boats that we launch from the calmest side of the island each day. The dives we offer are guided as standard and for your safety the boat is always manned during your dives. Dive Rarotonga offers quality diving in a fun and friendly atmosphere - so whether these are your first bubbles, you are already qualified and you are diving for fun, or you want to progress your professional diving career, we have dives to suit you! « less
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NY
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I have dove many times all over the world, and Ed & Karen are the most genuine,friendly and professional dive operators I have had the opportunity to dive with. From when I first met them to when I said goodbye they had such enthusiasm, and wanted everyone to enjoy themselves and have a worry free time. As for the dives,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I have been diving for over 15 years but have never come across such an enthusiastic and professional team. The focus on safety was glaringly obvious and all the staff exhibited amazing attention to detail in every aspect of their work. The teams knowledge of the best sites in the prevailing conditions made our dives some of... More

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Auckland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Thanks guys for another awesome and relaxed week of diving. if you want to go diving on Rarotonga I can highly recommend Dive Rarotonga. The team are friendly and welcoming; enthusiastic about diving and very safety conscious. Diving with them is a relaxed and enjoyable experience and I would definitely dive with them on future trips to the island. They... More

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Central Valley California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

nice equipment, good knowledge of the area, very experienced More

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Without a doubt the most enjoyable scuba diving experience I've ever had. The instructors were all extremely friendly and knowledgable about the area. Their enthusiasm for diving really rubs off on you and gets you pumped for what could be coming up next. Can't recommend Dive Rarotonga enough, cheers to the crew for making our visit to Raro so epic!! More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

You won't finf a friendlier bunch of divers on this island. Not only have they got everything you want from a diving experience they also go that extra mile and keep your safety paramount. Can't wait to see the new boat. 10/10 More

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canmore
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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Have been diving with Dive Raro since 1994. Karen Ed and the team have been great in organising our diving for a number of years. Safe enthusiastic pleasant folks. Two of our children have done intriductory courses and had a great time. More

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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Very well run dive center, fantastic dive guides, Small groups, Great price, 10 out of 10 Loved the turtles More

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Highland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

We dove with Dive Rarotonga mid March of 2012 and had a very good diving experience. The owners and staff are very friendly, very knowledgeable and ready o fill your diving needs. Karen and Ed are attentive and flexible for your diving needs. Paul and Charles will provide a comfortable dive experience and answer all your diving and island questions.... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

I have been diving for thirty years in many locations around the world, and have a keen sense as to what is and what is not a good dive shop. I recommend Dive Rarotonga most positively to you. They have very good equipment, and a strong emphasis on safety and dive preparation. Charles is an attentive and rewarding underwater guide;... More

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