By cruising with us and you are helping to protect our wild dolphins!
A portion of every fare contributes directly to marine mammal conservation and to our children's marine education program Protect the future
We are a small, local family owned and operated wildlife cruise.
On board help to set sails or sit back and relax.Time to take a deep breath and unwind.
Departing from Paihia, our Island & Wildlife Day Cruise combines genuine sailing, wildlife watching and time ashore on an island, with small groups and plenty of room to enjoy the day. Join in and help with the sails when the wind allows, or find a comfortable place on deck while our crew share local knowledge, stories, history and wildlife observations. As we sail, we actively look for wild dolphins, little blue penguins, seabirds and other marine life. Carino Wildlife Cruises operates under a marine mammal permit, with responsible wildlife viewing guided by the behaviour of the animals we encounter. Wildlife is completely wild, so sightings are never guaranteed. Your skipper chooses a sheltered island stop to suit the conditions, with time ashore to walk, swim, snorkel, explore the shoreline or simply relax. A Kiwi-style BBQ lunch is included and served on board during the island stop.
Paihia Wharf At 8.45 for boarding Please call us the day before to confirm the weather and your booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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