RAINY DAY IN PARADISE: Aitutaki Lagoon Cruise to One Foot Island | Cook Islands Adventure

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
  • Join me on a rainy yet enchanting day in Aitutaki, Cook Islands, as I embark on the Aitutaki Lagoon Cruise to the renowned One Foot Island. Despite the weather's capriciousness, my Cook Islands lagoon experience was nothing short of spectacular.
    Even amidst raindrops, I found myself in the midst of a true paradise. There's something uniquely magical about embracing the rain in such a stunning location.
    A must-do activity in Aitutaki, the Vaka Cruise proved to be a highlight of my journey. From the friendly and attentive staff to the delectable food and breathtaking views, it exceeded all expectations.
    One of the trip's most memorable moments was snorkeling in the Cook Islands waters, encountering majestic giant trevally and the fascinating giant clams.
    Whether rain or shine, Aitutaki's charm and the allure of its crystal-clear waters remain unrivaled. Join me in reliving this remarkable experience.
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Комментарии • 82

  • @Spicywunn
    @Spicywunn 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m seeing this 5 years later, I miss home so much. Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoyed it.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 месяцев назад

      I did, hope to be back someday 😊

  • @juniorinu
    @juniorinu 3 года назад +1

    Wow watching your video...my wife and I have just come back from that tour 2weeks ago... special place in my memories...lol even Ali maao...lol.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      That is awesome! Ali is a legend of Aitutaki 😂

  • @shamioane248
    @shamioane248 5 лет назад +3

    Motu A-KAI-A-MI.. Love my home island & thanks for sharing..

  • @vickiemckenzie3692
    @vickiemckenzie3692 2 года назад +1

    Just found your video ! I'm thinking of doing the day tour from Raro to Aitutaki and the cruise is included in the tour. Definitely on my list of things to do now 😊

  • @davyc3
    @davyc3 4 года назад +1

    Even when it is raining, the lagoon still look beautiful as ever! I love that Pacific Island version of Old McDonald sounds so much better than the original one. Thanks for sharing the experience.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  4 года назад

      For sure! Love how everything is so chill in Aitutaki - I'm sure as a Kiwi you can go there pretty easily!

  • @georginamanuel4093
    @georginamanuel4093 4 года назад +2

    I've watched this and all of your other Cook Island Vlogs with my Mum a few times now (we are descedants from Aitutaki & Rarotonga) and she LOVED them! Thank you :)

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  4 года назад +1

      Oh, so glad that you guys enjoy our Cook Islands videos!! We will be back someday to explore more of the nation - it was a very enjoyable experience! Have you been back to Aitutaki/Rarotonga lately?
      Thank you for watching!

    • @georginamanuel4093
      @georginamanuel4093 4 года назад

      @@theRTWguys We were meant to be there now *sigh. Hope to make it for Te Maeva Nui.

  • @joshr6626
    @joshr6626 3 года назад +1

    You guys are blessed ! Beautiful places ! Awesome

  • @ChasingWhereabouts
    @ChasingWhereabouts 4 года назад +1

    Wow, the water is so clear, amazing video. Amazing place, which I would like to visit someday.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  4 года назад

      For sure! Love Cook Islands!
      Thanks for watching!

  • @fayevids7391
    @fayevids7391 6 лет назад +2

    Another good video. Definitely be booking a cruise trip next time visiting in Aitutaki

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад +1

      Awesome! Aitutaki is definitely one of the most beautiful spots on earth! You will need to do the lagoon cruise for sure :)

  • @alimaao6570
    @alimaao6570 6 лет назад +7

    Finally I found you on your channel, cheers mate for coming out with us on The Vaka Cruise #alistar_maao

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад +1

      Cheers, Ali!! Glad to hear from you :) Hope you enjoy our Cook Islands vlogs and RUclips channel!! 👍
      Halef :)

    • @haisadammanacumana8526
      @haisadammanacumana8526 4 года назад +1

      Ali Maao If you don't mind I am trying to get a short video done in Aitutaki for a small project. If you know anyone in Aitutaki that can shoot basic video please let me know. Thanks. Julian

  • @EdwardTravels
    @EdwardTravels 5 лет назад +1

    We used to go to the Cook Islands in the 1990s and 2000s. I think I’ve been there 7 or 8 times. Such a beautiful spot I need to check out your other videos

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад

      Oh wow you've been there so many times. I've been only once and I love it - can't wait to explore more of Cook Islands and other Southern Polynesian islands soon!
      I only been to Easter Island and Cook Islands in the Polynesian and absolutely love it.

    • @EdwardTravels
      @EdwardTravels 5 лет назад +1

      I highly recommend a trip to Atiu. It’s a small island and you’ll feel like you have the island to yourself Very beautiful

  • @georgiakavana2260
    @georgiakavana2260 6 лет назад +5

    This is my home country

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      One of the most beautiful islands I've ever visited!

  • @annettejenkins1134
    @annettejenkins1134 6 лет назад +3

    I love your video. My husband and I are headed to the Cook Islands next month.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      That would be exciting! Do you know what to do yet? You can follow and see my Cook Islands vlogs to see whether you wanted to do any of these.

    • @annettejenkins1134
      @annettejenkins1134 6 лет назад +1

      We've done some research and have a good idea but I love reading your vlog and watching your videos. I live in Atlanta too. I look forward to keeping up with the RTW guys' travels!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      Absolutely! We are still doing Oslo vlogs now, and hopefully will be back to South Pacific sooner than later! Enjoy Cook Islands - don't forget the coconut bread, and spend sometime in Aitutaki!

  • @leongantina
    @leongantina 3 года назад

    Wooooowwww fantastic

  • @raymondilokapileo2186
    @raymondilokapileo2186 6 лет назад

    Had a great friend name Mi'i Tekopua frm this island. He passed on areddy but his legacy shall continue because these island n it's ppl r just so sweet n beautiful like him. RIP Mi'i n Kia Orana 2 u n ur ppl.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      Beautiful island and beautiful people!

  • @gwinnet3142
    @gwinnet3142 5 лет назад +1

    Very interesting video
    Thanks 🙏

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад

      Absolutely! Thanks for watching :)

  • @24DOCs
    @24DOCs 5 лет назад

    Glad you were able to visit my Birth Place man.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for having me! Still rank as one of the most beautiful places on earth that I've seen so far!!

  • @mariochunhee6206
    @mariochunhee6206 4 года назад +1

    Lagoon Cruise definitely no. 1 thing to do in Aitutaki!

  • @fusionwhiskychang512
    @fusionwhiskychang512 6 лет назад +2

    hey i did the vaka cruise too !!!!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      One of the best experiences I've ever done! Was it a better day than mine?

    • @fusionwhiskychang512
      @fusionwhiskychang512 6 лет назад

      was a bit cloudy and very windy :(

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад +1

      Sorry. I guess it rains in paradise, too. Mine was a rainy day.

    • @fusionwhiskychang512
      @fusionwhiskychang512 6 лет назад

      I guess it rains in paradise, too. ....very well said !

  • @steveliki1362
    @steveliki1362 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome videos. How many cameras did you use to create this?

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад

      Hi Steve: For this video, I used a GoPro Hero 6, a DJI Mavic Pro drone, and a Sony RX110-IV camera. If you're interested in the specs, you can see all of our camera equipment in the video description. 📸 😀

  • @HansumRob100
    @HansumRob100 5 лет назад

    George dont like my dad....great video broo...

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад

      Ha! Thank you man.
      Why George didn't like your dad? Is he even still around?

  • @sebastianmartinez3166
    @sebastianmartinez3166 4 года назад

    Amazing! Which one is the best month to go there? 😊

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  4 года назад +1

      I went in April and it was a bit rainy - I'd say May or June would be perfect!

  • @arcana830
    @arcana830 4 года назад +1

    Omg it’s Nga..

  • @frawldog
    @frawldog 5 лет назад

    Nice

  • @SimplyGraceNicole
    @SimplyGraceNicole 4 года назад +1

    Hi, quick question. How do you find people to drive you around on the island? I'm assuming there is no uber or lift. Sorry if that's a stupid question lol

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  4 года назад

      Not at all! My Airbnb offered me a scooter to drive around, so thats how I got around 😀
      Speaking of which, see our other video on the scooter drivers license as well to learn more about it.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  4 года назад

      Grace - if you haven't, consider subscribing to our channel for more exciting vlogs from all around the world: ruclips.net/user/thertwguys
      See you around :)

    • @SimplyGraceNicole
      @SimplyGraceNicole 4 года назад

      @@theRTWguys Thank you!!

  • @fifoo9108
    @fifoo9108 5 лет назад

    Amezing... When did you go? Which months?

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад

      Thank you! I went on April 2016!

  • @jesseyounker8925
    @jesseyounker8925 6 лет назад

    Thumbs up for the LDS church!

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      Mormons, Represent! :-)

    • @jesseyounker8925
      @jesseyounker8925 6 лет назад

      Were headed to Aitutaki in month, can't wait to be there! How did you get around? Taxi? Bikes? Scooters?

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      I was riding a scooter around. It is sort of the only way to get to places in Aitutaki - unless you are staying in a resort that offers transportation around the island.

  • @PeterandYen
    @PeterandYen 6 лет назад +6

    Hey guys always wanted to go to Cook islands, this is one of the best videos on RUclips about the place! Great footage guys really well done. Found this really informative. We have newly subbed to you. Looking forward to checking out your other videos too. If you have a minute please check out our food and travel channel too :)

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      Hey Peter and Yen, thanks for checking it out! We will publish a few more Cook Islands entries, so stay tuned for the upcoming vlogs :)

  • @emmapuna2166
    @emmapuna2166 5 лет назад

    Omg is Ali da Vaka van driver..

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад +2

      Hahaha do you know him? What a small world!!

  • @BigPowerAL
    @BigPowerAL 5 лет назад

    As of 6/25/19, $500 per person 45 minute flight from Rarotonga. We didn’t do it this time due to the rain conditions at the time. Next time...

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад

      Yes absolutely! That's a great reason to come back someday :)
      Thanks for watching!

  • @mariacal467
    @mariacal467 6 лет назад

    What day did u do the aitutaki day trip please? We r going later this year and really want our passports stamped at one foot island. Hoping it’s not closed like it was for u 😩

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  6 лет назад

      Hey Maria - I was on One Foot Island on a Monday. I believe it is a random coincidence that the post office was closed during my visit, however, Vaka Cruise has a different novelty stamp for the island. If the post office is open during your visit, you may actually receive two different stamps if you ask for it!
      Good luck!

    • @georgiakavana2260
      @georgiakavana2260 6 лет назад

      Maria Cal it’s never closed it’s always open when the cruises there bc they provide food and drinks also merchandise

  • @romavictor1811
    @romavictor1811 5 лет назад +1

    What did the island cruise cost?

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  5 лет назад

      About $125 NZD. You can book it here: www.thevakacruise.com/book-the-cruise/

  • @TheMrCC21
    @TheMrCC21 3 года назад

    Wait, you expected motorbikes and scooters to have seat belts? I know you know they don't. That was kind of an odd thing to say.

    • @theRTWguys
      @theRTWguys  3 года назад

      That would be weird 😂