Aitutaki, Cook Islands

Cruise Port

Aitutaki

Island in the Cook Islands.

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Overview

Aitutaki is a cruise port in Cook Islands. It lies on the coast at approximately -18.85, -159.79.

About Aitutaki

Aitutaki, also traditionally known as Araʻura and Utataki, is the second most-populated island in the Cook Islands, after Rarotonga. It is an “almost atoll”, with fifteen islets in a lagoon adjacent to the main island. Total land area is 18.05 km2 (6.97 sq mi), and the lagoon has an area of between 50 and 74 km2. A major tourist destination, Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the Cook Islands archipelago.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Aitutaki — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Aitutaki

AST-01-039 Aituctaki Atoll
AST-01-039 Aituctaki Atoll
Aitutaki Atoll by Nick Longrich
Aitutaki Atoll by Nick Longrich
Aitutaki by Nick Longrich
Aitutaki by Nick Longrich
Aitutaki Beach by Nick Longrich
Aitutaki Beach by Nick Longrich

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 28°C in Mar and coolest around 25°C in Aug (average daytime highs).

Jan
27°
25°
Feb
27°
25°
Mar
28°
26°
Apr
27°
25°
May
27°
25°
Jun
26°
24°
Jul
26°
24°
Aug
25°
24°
Sep
25°
24°
Oct
25°
24°
Nov
25°
24°
Dec
26°
25°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Aitutaki the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Aitutaki, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →