{"schema_version":1,"title":"Aitutaki Island","type":"portabout","url":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/","collected":"2026-10-18","alternates":{"markdown":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/index.md","json":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/index.json"},"data":{"portPath":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki","country":"Cook Islands","guidance":[],"months":[{"value":"2026-10","path":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2026-10"},{"value":"2026-11","path":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2026-11"},{"value":"2026-12","path":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2026-12"},{"value":"2027-01","path":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2027-01"},{"value":"2027-02","path":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2027-02"},{"value":"2027-03","path":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2027-03"},{"value":"2027-04","path":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2027-04"}],"totalCalls":11,"aliases":["/p/cook-islands/aitutaki-79549a97/"],"month":"2026-10","page":1,"rows":[{"date":"2026-10-12","ship":"Seabourn Pursuit","arrival":"08:00","departure":"17:00","departure_date":null,"berth":"","tender_status":"unknown","sources":["cruisemapper-itinerary","shoreexcursions-itinerary"],"ship_url":"/s/seabourn/seabourn-pursuit","voyages":[{"url":"/v/seabourn/seabourn-pursuit/20260902-20261016/","label":"44 nights \u00b7 Broome WA to Papeete \u00b7 2026-09-02"},{"url":"/v/seabourn/seabourn-pursuit/20260902-20261104/","label":"63 nights \u00b7 Broome WA to San Antonio \u00b7 2026-09-02"},{"url":"/v/seabourn/seabourn-pursuit/20260912-20261016/","label":"34 nights \u00b7 Darwin to Papeete \u00b7 2026-09-12"},{"url":"/v/seabourn/seabourn-pursuit/20260912-20261104/","label":"53 nights \u00b7 Darwin to San Antonio \u00b7 2026-09-12"},{"url":"/v/seabourn/seabourn-pursuit/20261004-20261016/","label":"12 nights \u00b7 Lautoka to Papeete \u00b7 2026-10-04"},{"url":"/v/seabourn/seabourn-pursuit/20261004-20261104/","label":"31 nights \u00b7 Lautoka to San Antonio \u00b7 2026-10-04"}],"anchor":"call-a220baed838715ea"},{"date":"2026-10-18","ship":"Norwegian Spirit","arrival":"10:00","departure":"20:00","departure_date":null,"berth":"","tender_status":"unknown","sources":["cruisemapper-itinerary"],"ship_url":"/s/norwegian-cruise-line/spirit","voyages":[{"url":"/v/norwegian-cruise-line/spirit/20261012-20261024/","label":"12 nights \u00b7 Lautoka to Papeete \u00b7 2026-10-12"}],"anchor":"call-17ef1e269ce06dfe"}],"rowStart":1,"rowEnd":2,"monthTotal":2,"pagination":[{"number":1,"path":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2026-10"}],"timetablepath":"/p/cook-islands/aitutaki/timetable/2026-10","about":{"currency":"NZD","currencyurl":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=NZD","portmap":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Arutanga+Aitutaki","facts":[["Getting ashore","Tender to the wharf at Arutanga"],["Into town","Walk, the village is small"],["Best starting point","Arutanga wharf and the lagoon"],["Currency","New Zealand dollar \u00b7 NZD"]],"sections":[["Getting ashore","Ships cannot dock, so passengers are tendered to the wharf at Arutanga, the main village. A large flat rock in the grass near the wharf is the spot where Captain Cook is said to have landed."],["Watch-outs","Tender times depend on the wind. The lagoon is shallow in places, so take care when wading. Bring water and sun cover, and cash, as few places take cards."],["Arutanga","Arutanga is a small village with a few shops, caf\u00e9s and the church. It is a quiet place to see daily life."],["The lagoon","Aitutaki's lagoon is one of the most beautiful in the Pacific, with motus, sandbars and clear water. Boat trips visit the motus for snorkelling and lunch."],["One Foot Island and the motus","One Foot Island, Tapuaetai, is a small motu with a sandy beach, reached by boat. Snorkelling over the coral is excellent."],["Food & shopping","Cook Islands food includes ika mata, umu feasts and fresh tropical fruit. Local crafts are sold in the village."],["Money & connectivity","The currency is the New Zealand dollar. Cards are accepted in some places, so carry cash. Mobile signal is limited."]],"access":"The tender landing and the lagoon boats are hard for anyone with limited mobility. The village paths are sandy. Ask your ship and operator about access before booking.","links":[{"label":"Aitutaki on Wikivoyage","url":"https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Aitutaki","detail":"Island and transport"},{"label":"Convert NZ dollars to your currency","url":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=NZD","detail":"Daily reference rates","currency":"NZD"}],"maps":[{"label":"Arutanga on Google Maps","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Arutanga+Aitutaki","detail":"Tender point"},{"label":"Aitutaki map","url":"https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Aitutaki","detail":"Map and directions (Wikivoyage)"}]}}}