Cook Islands

Cook Islands Yacht Charter

The Cook Islands is a classic South Pacific yacht charter vacation destination and a great place for a sailing or motor boat charters. The Cook Islands offer an exotic paradise to charter your yacht that consists of 15 main islands covering a total area of 2.2 million square kilometers. These islands lie in the central part of the Pacific Ocean and for company they have the French Polynesia (Tahiti) on the eastern side and the Tonga Islands on the western side, which are both also popular destinations for yacht charters. The Cook Islands are divided into the Northern Islands and the Southern Islands. Some of the prominent islands in the Northern group include Rakahanga, Suwarrow, Manihiki, Nassau, Tongareva and Puakpuka. The Southern group of islands consists of Rarotonga, Mitiaro, Mauke, Atiu, Aitutaki, Palmerston and Takutea.

Raro - Cook Islands - Image credit to Cook Islands Tourism Board

Many Divine Islands

Since the Cook Islands consist of so many divine islands there are endless charter possibilities and untouched paradises to explore. The island chain has one of the most pristine coastlines with virgin beaches covered in soft white sand. The azure waters will motivate you to dive straight in from your luxury yacht. Cook Islands yacht charter holidays not only offer exclusive untouched bays and islands but also beach island resorts such as the Muri Lagoon and Titikaveka.

Low Population Density

Though the land mass covered by the islands is quite vast, the Cook Islands have a relatively low population. Many parts of the Cook Islands are still untouched by human civilization. The yacht charter oasis has numerous sightseeing attractions and a host of marine activities in which you can participate. Your Cook Islands yacht holiday is an all in one complete package offering sea activities, land activities, natural surroundings and local cuisines. There is an array of luxury superyachts, motor yachts and sailing yacht available that visit the Cook Islands yacht charter destination while on World tours.  Please contact CharterWorld for further information.

Rarotonga, the Biggest of the Cook Islands

The biggest island in the Cook Islands is Rarotonga and it has an international airport where you will most probably fly to meet your yacht charter. The island is a gem as it is studded with natural beauty waiting to be explored by the yacht charterers. While on your Cook Islands yacht vacation you can simply relax on the virgin beaches and also go for activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling. Marine life in these parts is exotic and it is still unharmed by the human activities. If you are really looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of other commercialized islands then Cook Islands is the place to be. The best way to enjoy your Cook Islands yacht holiday is to sail through without having any detailed itinerary. You can simply take a break wherever you want and enjoy the sheer beauty that nature has to offer. You can also go for day long hiking trips across the island.

As mentioned before, Rarotonga is the largest island in the Cook Islands chain and you can begin your luxury yacht hire from here. There are a lot of activities to do on the island since there are beautiful beach resorts, shopping centers and many restaurants that serve the best of local cuisine.

If you are looking for corals then you can go to Aituki. This pristine island is the most sought after yacht destination in the Cook Islands. Aituki consists of a perched coral lagoon, one of the largest in the world. Here you will see the most exotic marine species and giant clams. Several uninhabited islets are found on the outer edges of the island. Do not forget to go for cave hopping and see the amazing formations within the caves.

Children dancing - Cook Islands - Image credit to Cook Islands Tourism Board

Summary

The Cook Islands are an amazing yacht charter destination in the South Pacific Ocean. The exotic yacht charter destination consists of 15 main islands covering a total area of 2.2 million square kilometers. Endless charter possibilities await in the untouched paradise, that has one of the most pristine coastlines with virgin beaches covered in soft white sand. The Cook Islands are divided into the Northern Islands and the Southern Islands and the largest island, Rarotonga has an international airport where you will most probably fly to meet your luxury yacht charter. There are a lot of activities to do on the island since there are beautiful beach resorts, shopping centers and many restaurants that serve the best of local cuisine. If you are looking for corals then you can go to Aituki. This pristine island is the most sought after yacht destination in the Cook Islands. Aituki consists of a perched coral lagoon, one of the largest in the world.

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