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Cook Islands trips

Cruise sailings and hotels.

Main airport
RAR Rarotonga International Airport
Time zone
Cook Islands Standard Time (UTC-10) at Avarua
Cruise ports
Aitutaki, Rarotonga

Cruises calling in Cook Islands

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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest · World/Grand Voyage

12-Day World Cruise: South Pacific Explorer

Feb 9, 2027 to Feb 22, 2027 · 12 nights

Papeete, French Polynesia to Auckland, New Zealand

Offers: Explore Beyond Event

Ports of call and details

From $9,303 per guest based on double occupancy

Ocean View, Explore Beyond Event

Taxes and fees included

Ocean View
$9,303
Veranda Suite
$12,598
Penthouse Suite
$17,098
Owner's Suite and Above
$20,098
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Holland America Line · Westerdam · Transatlantic/Transpacific

34-Day Legendary South Pacific Crossing: Honolulu & Tahiti

Sep 19, 2027 to Oct 24, 2027 · 34 nights

Seattle, Washington, US to Sydney, Australia

Offers: Have It All Early Booking Bonus, Legendary Voyages: 25 – 59 Days, Pacific Crossing

Ports of call and details

From $4,814 per person, double occupancy$7,194

Inside, Pacific Crossing

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$4,814$7,194
Ocean View
$5,514$7,894
Verandah
$7,374$9,754
Signature Suite
$10,414$12,794
Neptune Suite
$18,114$20,494
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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest · World/Grand Voyage

27-Day World Cruise: South Pacific Isles & New Zealand

Feb 9, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027 · 27 nights

Papeete, French Polynesia to Sydney, Australia

Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event, The Finale Sail

Ports of call and details

From $14,399 per guest based on double occupancy

Ocean View, The Finale Sail

Taxes and fees included

Ocean View
$14,399
Veranda Suite
$29,063
Penthouse Suite
$35,598
Owner's Suite and Above
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Seabourn · Seabourn Pursuit · Australia & New Zealand

45-Day Kimberley Expedition, Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

Aug 16, 2027 to Sep 29, 2027 · 45 nights

Broome, Western Australia, Australia to Papeete, French Polynesia

Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event

Ports of call and details

From $59,398 per guest based on double occupancy

Veranda Suite, Seabourn Combo Savings

Taxes and fees included

Veranda Suite
$59,398
Penthouse Suite
Panorama Penthouse Suite
Owner's Suite and Above
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Hotels in Cook Islands

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Pleasant Holidays · Flights + hotel

Sunset Resort

4-starRarotonga, Cook Islands

  • Beachfront
  • Spa

Offer: $100 off, book by Nov 8, 2026

From $1,331

per person, 2 adults sharing

Stay Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2027

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Pleasant Holidays · Flights + hotel

Sea Change Villas

4-starRarotonga, Cook Islands

  • Spa

Offer: $100 off, book by Nov 8, 2026

From $1,579

per person, 2 adults sharing

Stay Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2027

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Pleasant Holidays · Flights + hotel

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

4-starRarotonga, Cook Islands

  • Family friendly
  • Beachfront
  • Honeymoon

Offer: $100 off, book by Nov 8, 2026

From $1,583

per person, 2 adults sharing

Stay Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2027

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Pleasant Holidays · Flights + hotel

Tamanu Beach

3-starAitutaki, Cook Islands

Offer: $100 off, book by Nov 8, 2026

From $1,793

per person, 2 adults sharing

Stay Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2027

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Pleasant Holidays · Flights + hotel

The Little Polynesian

4.5-starRarotonga, Cook Islands

  • Beachfront
  • Honeymoon

Offer: $100 off, book by Nov 8, 2026

From $1,808

per person, 2 adults sharing

Stay Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2027

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Pleasant Holidays · Flights + hotel

Pacific Resort Aitutaki

4.5-starAitutaki, Cook Islands

  • Beachfront
  • Honeymoon
  • Spa

Offer: $100 off, book by Nov 8, 2026

From $2,765

per person, 2 adults sharing

Stay Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2027

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Cheapest months for Cook Islands

September 2027 is the lowest, from $142 a nightWesterdam, 34 nights

  1. Feb 2027$533 a night
  2. Mar 2027no current price
  3. Apr 2027no current price
  4. May 2027no current price
  5. Jun 2027no current price
  6. Jul 2027no current price
  7. Aug 2027$1,100 a night
  8. Sep 2027$142 a night

Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).

When to go to Cook Islands

Warmest in February, with an average high of 86°F. Coolest in August, with an average low of 67°F. Most rain in January, about 7.2 inches.Averages around Avarua

Average high and low

  1. Jan85°74° high 85, low 74 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb86°75° high 86, low 75 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar85°75° high 85, low 75 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr84°73° high 84, low 73 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May81°70° high 81, low 70 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun80°68° high 80, low 68 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul78°67° high 78, low 67 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug78°67° high 78, low 67 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep79°68° high 79, low 68 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct80°69° high 80, low 69 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov82°71° high 82, low 71 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec84°73° high 84, low 73 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan7.2in inches of rain
  2. Feb7.0in inches of rain
  3. Mar6.5in inches of rain
  4. Apr6.5in inches of rain
  5. May5.6in inches of rain
  6. Jun2.4in inches of rain
  7. Jul3.7in inches of rain
  8. Aug3.3in inches of rain
  9. Sep3.4in inches of rain
  10. Oct2.9in inches of rain
  11. Nov4.5in inches of rain
  12. Dec6.9in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Rarotonga International Airport, 1991-2020 averages

Where to stay in Cook Islands

Often paired with Cook Islands

Also Vanuatu · Papua New Guinea

Questions about Cook Islands

What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Cook Islands?

September 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Cook Islands, from $142 per person per night.

How warm is Cook Islands in July?

In July the average high around Avarua is 78°F and the average low is 67°F, with about 3.7 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is Cook Islands in January?

In January the average high around Avarua is 85°F and the average low is 74°F, with about 7.2 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in Cook Islands?

January, with about 7.2 inches around Avarua. The driest month is June, with about 2.4 inches.

What is the main airport for Cook Islands?

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua.

What time zone is Cook Islands in?

At Avarua the time is Cook Islands Standard Time (UTC-10).

Packages and deals in Cook Islands

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