Carino Wildlife Cruises

15/10/2024

- Australasian Gannet - Takapu
Did you know - fledglings, without any previous flight practice, without having had to seek out their own food, and without any accompanying adults, the fat young birds fly 2,740 km across the Tasman Sea to the east coast of Australia in late summer and early autumn, where they stay for three to seven years.

14/10/2024

Be the change and grab a friend to take action with you!

Jane Goodall's message for is hope through action. Her Roots & Shoots programme inspires youth to heal our planet amid crises.

09/10/2024

What,s your AWE!
Ours is watching the sun on the ocean, seeing the smiles on our guests faces and the awe of seeing a wild pegunin at sea.
Find some daily AWE with us!

What gives you a sense of awe? That word, awe—the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your ...

01/10/2024

Orca -maki
A crew favorite! we have small population of less than 200 orca that call New Zealand home, we see them on our cruises when orca visit the Bay of Islands in pods of 2 – 15 animals on average. Orca visit the bay around every 6-8 weeks.
In New Zealand orca are classified as Nationally Critical, which is why we always go slow and stay at least 50m away.

30/09/2024

Which one calls to you?
For me its the dumbo octopus or the shoebill!

There are lots of weird and unique animals in the world. Take a look at our list of the top 10 strangest animals.

27/09/2024

A perfect day to start our season, common dolphins, penguins, a Brydes whale and orca. 🐳🐬🐧
What a way to showcase the Bay of Islands to and film crew.

26/09/2024

Learning about specied helps us to protect and conserve them for the future.

Three new research projects aim to boost the chances of survival of New Zealand's rarest bird.

17/09/2024

As if you needed another reason! "travel and tourism positively affects human health"

Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and health and fitness. As July and August come around after a hard, half-year of work, the thought may arise that you need a vacation. A team of scientists has proposed that t...

16/08/2024

Why we want to protect the future of bay of islands bottlenose dolphins.
Calves are very active from the moment they are born. Studies have shown that most mothers cannot rest on the surface during the first three weeks postpartum

11/08/2024

Sometimes you don't need to say anything!

06/08/2024

Kaitiakitanga –We are all connected, and we all have a responsibility to help protect the future.

By sharing our passion for marine wildlife, we can help children, guests, crew and communities to understand the fragile nature of marine wildlife ecosystems and show how we can all make a real difference.

31/07/2024

Whats in one drop of ocean water?
Students from Kerikeri High school find out on our cruise.

Cruising with us means contributing to marine conservation and education programs.

23/07/2024

Let the planting begin - just 287 plants to go!

Kaitiakitanga –We are all connected, and we all have a responsibility to help protect the future, our tree planing project is just one way we are helping to leave the world better for future generations.

Experience with us and protect the future!

22/07/2024

How we are making a impact on our environment - This year we are planting 300 native trees to improve water run off , protect from erosion and to bring back the bird life.

We have a selection of Black/green flax, Red/white Manuka, Kawakawa, Kowhai, Totara and Pōhutukawa.

Thank you to all our guests for making this possible!

11/07/2024

What have team carino been up to this month? Our lovely yacht has had a make over!

She is looking all bright and shiny. We have been painting, yes some did get on the boat!

Thanks to all who worked with us.

Bring on summer ☀️

27/06/2024

What a spot for a bbq lunch after a swim and island walk. All the islands we stop on are conservation parks and have rich maritime history. Plus clear blue waters,

20/06/2024

Winter Solstice today! The shortest day and longest night!
A time for for stillness, a time to release the past and a time to look forward to the light.

18/06/2024

Our crew are super friendly and are keen to help young minds learn about all the different marine species that can be found in the Bay of Islands, with our children's activity booklets - a perfect way to enjoy the sail home after exploring the Bay.

11/06/2024

Did you know Bottlenose dolphins can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes!🐬
How: multiple reasons, but mostly because dolphins have a better ability to preserve oxygen than humans. When dolphins dive, they slow their heart rate and conserve blood for the brain and the heart, which need the most oxygen.

Fun facts you can learn while out on our island and wildlife day cruise.

08/06/2024

This month local Bay of Islands students investigated plankton,plastics in the ocean and learned nautical skills on our Marine Explorer a hands on, mind on experience.
Thanks to all our guests over summer, our volunteers and Carino Marine Explorers Trust for making this happen.

10/05/2024

Catching up with old friends and making new!

24/04/2024

A day for remembering and reflection, walk foward in kindness.
Remembering grandad and his journey for us all.

Check out this Facebook Post designed by Vanessa.

29/02/2024

Wildlife of the day, a black ringed sea hare! Sotted by our guests while snorkeling in the Bay.

Not something you see everyday.

# lovenature # lovemyjob

28/02/2024

in the . Today's island stop, time for a walk to one of the best views in the Bay and then a swim and snokel.