Experience with us and help protect our wild dolphins!

Surrounded by deep blue waters, vivid green islands and diverse wildlife, sailing on Carino NZ our 50ft catamaran is the best way to experience the stunning bay of islands.

We are a small, local family owned and operated wildlife cruise. Join us on our marine wildlife conservation vessel.

On board help to set sails or sit back and relax.Time to take a deep breath and unwind.

Watch for wild dolphins in their ocean habitat. We are only yacht licensed to view wild dolphins in the Bay.

Viewing wild dolphins in their natural habitat is an amazing and wonderful experience.

The Bay of Islands is a unique location for bottlenose dolphins, as it provides them with abundant food and security for resting and breeding and is part of their large home territory.

We are conscious of the need to protect the dolphins and respect their habitat. Interaction with the dolphins is at the dolphins’ invitation. Skippers and crew are trained in recognizing signs of avoidance by dolphins.

A portion of every fare contributes directly to marine mammal conservation – Protect the future

While we are sailing, watch for our local little blue penguins and our crazy diving gannets. Help us gather information about seabird populations, while learning more about them yourself. Citizen science seabird monitoring.

An island stop is included, where you get to explore a historic scenic island walks, snorkelling at the beach. Bbq lunch aboard Carino NZ, a cash bar available.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Amazing Thai at Bay of Islands - Paihia (0.1 miles) - Fabulous Thai restaurant in the Bay of Islands offering delicious food catering to all tastebuds, Th...
• Ala Moana Motel - Paihia (0.1 miles) - We are the best located motel on the main Paihia waterfront. We are surrounded by an abundance of hi...
• Alfrescos Restaurant and Bar - Paihia (0.3 miles) - Alfresco's Restaurant & Bar is a family run business located on the waterfront in Paihia in the ...
• Nikau Restaurant & Lounge Bar - Paihia (0.5 miles) - The Nikau Restaurant within Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands offers casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere...
• The Gables Restaurant - Russell (2.1 miles) - New Zealand’s oldest operating Restaurant, The Gables offers fine food and wine in a stunning wate...

See and Do

• Carino Wildlife Cruises Paihia (0.0 miles) - Experience with us and help protect our wild dolphins! Surrounded by deep blue waters, vivid green is...
• Flying Kiwi Parasail Paihia, Bay of Islands (0.0 miles) - We are NZ's highest Parasailing and Paihia and Russells Original since 1998 Soar high over the be...
• Parasail NZ Paihia (0.0 miles) - Parasailing in Paihia is the ultimate way to see the spectacular island paradise with Bay of Islands...
• Flying Kiwi Parasail, Paihia, Bay of Islands Paihia, Bay of Islands (0.0 miles) - New Zealand's highest Parasailing. 1200ft of towline. Single, Tandem or Triple flights available. S...
• Total Tours - Wine Food Craft & Scenic Adventures Paihia, Bay of Islands (0.0 miles) - WINE FOOD CRAFT & SCENIC TOURS Wine Tasting Adventure: Relax at family run vineyards, chat to the win...

Shopping

• The Old Packhouse Market - Kerikeri (9.1 miles) - Kerikeri's popular indoor/outdoor market is open every Saturday rain or shine and showcases Nort...