Cook Islands

4 Day Rarotonga Coastal Escape

Rarotonga offers a compact introduction to the Cook Islands, combining a mountainous volcanic interior with palm-lined beaches and a coral reef surrounding much of the coastline. A short yacht charter here is less about covering distance and more about moving between swimming spots, reef passages, beaches, and coastal experiences at an easy pace. This four-day itinerary stays around Rarotonga, making it ideal for guests who want more time swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, dining, and exploring ashore without committing to long open-ocean passages.

5 Day Aitutaki Lagoon Escape

Aitutaki offers an entirely different charter experience. Its enormous turquoise lagoon contains around 15 motu, creating a natural playground of sandbars, coral gardens, shallow water, and palm-covered islands. Rather than covering long distances, this itinerary is designed around slow days in the lagoon and frequent time off the yacht. Over five days, explore Akaiami, Moturakau, One Foot Island, Maina, and quieter sections of the lagoon, balancing snorkeling and water sports with beach lunches and long afternoons at anchor.

6 Day Polynesian Escape

A Cook Islands yacht charter combines warm South Pacific waters, reef-fringed islands, secluded beaches and a strong Polynesian identity. Rarotonga provides the cultural and international gateway, while Aitutaki offers an expansive lagoon scattered with 15 motu, creating a natural playground for swimming, snorkelling, paddling and small-boat exploration. This six-day itinerary begins around Rarotonga before making the offshore passage north to Aitutaki.