Carino Wildlife Cruises

Carino Wildlife Cruises Carino Wildlife Cruises offers small group, eco friendly sailing and wildlife tours in the Bay of Islands. Connect with Nature. Protect the Ocean

Sail with dolphins, penguins and seabirds, explore Islands and snorkel in calm waters Discover Wildlife.

๐ŸŒŠ Happy World Ocean Day! ๐ŸฌThe ocean isn't just a backdrop, it's home. Home to the wild bottlenose dolphins we sail along...
09/06/2026

๐ŸŒŠ Happy World Ocean Day! ๐Ÿฌ

The ocean isn't just a backdrop, it's home.
Home to the wild bottlenose dolphins we sail alongside every day, the little blue penguins floating in the swell, and the gannets soaring overhead in the Bay of Islands.

At Carino Wildlife Cruises, protecting this extraordinary marine world is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a licensed operator, to view and research wild dolphins and marine mammals, every cruise we run is a conservation cruise.
We collect daily wildlife data on every trip, and a portion of every fare goes directly to the Carino Marine Explorers Trust, helping local tamariki become the next generation of ocean kaitiaki. ๐ŸŒฟ

Because we believe that when people truly see and understand our ocean wildlife, they fall in love with it and when you love something, you protect it.

Here's how YOU can be an ocean guardian too:

๐Ÿšซ Say no to single-use plastics: bottles, bags and straws are among the biggest ocean polluters
๐Ÿ“ฃ Share ocean conservation content to spread the word
๐Ÿ›ถ When on the water, keep a respectful distance from marine wildlife

The ocean gives us life, let's give it care in return. ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ‘‰ Come sail with us and be part of the story: carinowildlifecruises.co.nz

End of day two, 30 appointments done,still smiling
20/05/2026

End of day two, 30 appointments done,still smiling

Trenz 2026 3 days of talking about Carino Wildlife Cruises and the  fantastic marketing collection  of Boutique Travel N...
20/05/2026

Trenz 2026 3 days of talking about Carino Wildlife Cruises and the fantastic marketing collection of Boutique Travel NZ

This season was shaped by the people behind it.Thank you to our crew for showing up every day with respect for the ocean...
08/05/2026

This season was shaped by the people behind it.

Thank you to our crew for showing up every day with respect for the ocean, our guests, and the wildlife we share it with. ๐Ÿฌ

Proud to have you onboard. ๐Ÿ’™

18/04/2026

Celebrating our business members: Carino Wildlife Cruises In this series, we are celebrating the many fantastic businesses that have chosen to become members of Project Island Song. By signing up for membership, businesses become an active participant in the restoration of the islands of Ipipiri, he...

18/04/2026

We are beginning a new series to celebrate the many fantastic businesses that have chosen to become members of Project Island Song.

Our first member to feature is Carino Wildlife Cruises, a small, family-owned marine tourism conservation business based in Paihia. We asked them to tell us what the Project means to their business:

"Joining Project Island Song was a natural fit, as their work restoring island ecosystems directly supports the wildlife and habitats we rely on. Becoming a member allows us to actively contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes, not just observe them. It also gives us the opportunity to share these stories with our guests.

Beyond our membership, the Carino team actively supports Project Island Song through hands-on conservation efforts. We regularly carry out beach clean ups on the islands and contribute to informal bird monitoring by recording sightings during our visits.

Being part of Project Island Song strengthens our connection to the environment we operate in and enhances the quality of the experiences we offer. Healthy ecosystems mean richer wildlife encounters for our guests and a more meaningful story to share. Ultimately, it ensures the long-term protection of the natural environment that our business depends on."

Read the full piece on our blog post, linked below.

Autumn equinox today equal day and night. A time of balance and time to reflect on new growth.
21/03/2026

Autumn equinox today equal day and night. A time of balance and time to reflect on new growth.

๐ŸŒŠ JOB ALERT โ€“ JOIN OUR CREW! ๐ŸŒŠCarino Wildlife Cruises is hiring! Weโ€™re looking for an enthusiastic Deckhand / Nature Gui...
13/02/2026

๐ŸŒŠ JOB ALERT โ€“ JOIN OUR CREW! ๐ŸŒŠ

Carino Wildlife Cruises is hiring! Weโ€™re looking for an enthusiastic Deckhand / Nature Guide to join our team from mid-March 26 to 30 April 26.

Love the ocean? Enjoy working with people? Passionate about wildlife and conservation?
This could be the perfect short-term role for you. Youโ€™ll be working aboard our sailing and wildlife cruises in the stunning Bay of Islands
helping run the boat, engaging with guests, and sharing your knowledge of marine life and the natural environment.

๐ŸŒฟ Hands-on deck work
๐Ÿฌ Wildlife spotting & guest guiding
โ›ต Sailing in one of NZโ€™s most beautiful places

Learn more: https://wildlifecruises.co.nz/about-carino/join-our-crew/

Tag someone whoโ€™d love this job or apply yourselfโ€”we canโ€™t wait to hear from you!

Another great day in the Bay of islands,  islands, penguins ๐Ÿง,  and blue waters.  # seeyouinthebay
14/01/2026

Another great day in the Bay of islands, islands, penguins ๐Ÿง, and blue waters. # seeyouinthebay

๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒŠ A new year, a fresh start ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒžThis New Year, weโ€™re all about simple resolutions  more time outsidemore appreciation for...
30/12/2025

๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒŠ A new year, a fresh start ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒž

This New Year, weโ€™re all about simple resolutions

more time outside
more appreciation for nature
more kindness to ourselves and the planet.

Wishing you a year filled with warm summer days, peaceful moments, and small changes that make a big difference.

Happy New Year from all of us at Carino ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Address

69 Marsden Road
Paihia
0200

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+6494028040

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