A Massey University report, commissioned by the Department Of Conservation, indicates a very high level of correlation between boat-dolphin interaction and an ongoing drop in the local bottlenose dolphin population within the Bay of Islands.
Carino Sailing and Dolphins was privileged to have had a direct involvement in the production of this report, hosting a […]
How can you tell which dolphin is that? Is a question at is often asked by our guests.
Just like parents can pick their child out in the playground, we can look at our wild bottlenose dolphins and know them by name. Names we have chosen, usually by association to their mother, location at birth […]
For many people, the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins is at the very top of their bucket list.
However, in our modern tech heavy world, an augmented reality of what swimming with wild dolphins is like seems to have taken hold. At Carino Sailing and Dolphin Adventures we believe that it is important to […]
Winter for the Carino Crew, means a time to take a breath and regenerate for the next season. This involves slipping the yacht, which is an intensive week of sanding, painting and polishing. Getting all those maintenance jobs that have cropped up in the summer all fixed and sorted. It is a great time […]
Sailing is the art of moving or traveling over water by use of sails.
For us it is much more! It is all about the smiles when we turn the engines off and the wind catches the sail. We can almost see our guests take a deep breath and relax into the motion. For us, […]
The holiday season is upon us once again and what a great opportunity to spend some time with loved ones, out in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Actually that is exactly what we do here at Carino Sailing & Dolphin Adventures just about every day. Although we are fairly certain that the dolphins that […]
We have been very lucky to have a new baby dolphin calf born in the bay of Islands. He/she is now five week old and looks to be swimming strongly. It takes some time for the newly born calf to get adjusted to the new environment. The baby dolphin breathes by “chin slapping” (raising […]
We sighted a giant petrel off Tapeka Point, in the bay of islands in late October. Very unusual to see this far north and this close in. You could really see the size difference and why they are called giant petrels.
According to DOC their Conservation status is Native seabird, naturally uncommon there are no […]
Here are a few of our favourite things to do!
Oke Bay is a local’s hang out. Head out to Rawhiti, climb the steep steps, and be rewarded with a stunning view: pure blue water, white sandy beaches. If you are feeling fit head over the hill to Whangamumu Harbour. – Free
Sandboarding Hokinga with Hokianga […]
We will cruise with a dolphin pod and determine if swimming will be allowed based on the group composition and behavior. Our goal is to provide you with the experience of a lifetime – up close and personal with wild dolphins.
The key to successful snorkelling is relaxation in the water. Try not to over-analyse. Practice will improve your skills and comfort in the water.
Our goal is to provide you with the experience of a lifetime – up close and personal with wild dolphins.
Sit and slide into the water in a gentle manner, when directed by the crew. No jumping or diving/p>
The key to successful snorkelling is relaxation in the water. Try not to over-analyse. Practice will improve your skills and comfort in the water.
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