Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney
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Sydney, Australia
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Escape the city and see Sydney’s marine life up close on a whale-watching cruise from Darling Harbour. Cruise through Sydney Harbour in search of migrating humpback whales, with live onboard commentary and insights into the local marine environment. A small vessel offers a more intimate experience and better viewing opportunities on the water.
- Whale sighting guarantee or enjoy a return cruise for free
- Enjoy fantastic views of Sydney Harbour along the way
- Maximize your chances of spotting whales
- Choose from morning or afternoon cruises to suit your schedule
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Whale Tales Whale Watching SydneyKing Street, Wharf #7/36 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
We depart from King Street Wharf #7 in Darling harbour. The boat will arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. *Please arrive 20 minutes BEFORE your departure time*
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Sydney Harbour Bridge
2
Sydney Opera House
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Aleksandar_N
The tour was amazing . First of all the crew members were so nice and welcoming . Also we liked alle the stories about the ocean mammals our guide told us . We saw dolphins and two humpback whales . Is was an amazing experience and we would recommend it to everyone. Just make you can withstand motions sickness or prepare with some medication against it.
Reviews
4.9
based on 614 reviews
Brian_D, Jun 2026
This was an absolutely amazing experience and the crew that led us were fantastic. We struck gold and saw a group of “active” whales and my son and I will never forget the experience. Everyone aboard the boat was kind, knowledgeable, and provided, in my opinion, a once in a lifetime experience. Kudos to all of them. Would book with this group without hesitation.
For whatever it’s worth, one of my colleagues got sea sick about the boat and the staff took tremendous care of him. Most likely a curveball for the team, but they handled it really well.
Robin_N, Jun 2026
Fantastic experience. This is my second time on this tour. I went by myself last year when traveling. The staff is fantastic. The boat ride is great highly recommend.
Raymond_R, Jun 2026
It's a very informative cruise sightseeing these beautiful creatures. The information provided during the cruise was excellent. We had a great time.
Ashleigh_C, Jun 2026
Beautiful day out, the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable and it was so nice seeing the whales up close.
Eroica_S, Jun 2026
What a fantastic crew that made sure we had an awesome view of the whales and they were all so knowledgeable.
Andrew_K, Jun 2026
We didn’t know what to expect other than hopefully catching a glimpse of some fin and tail. We were overwhelmed by how close and how frequent the sightings were. The crew were professional and adept at safely getting amazingly close to the whales while providing interesting insight into the life and migratory cycles of the majestic beings. We were also very grateful to the care and concern shown by the crew in tending to one of our boys who was experiencing some mild seasickness. Truly a magical experience and highly recommended!
ONAM_K, Jun 2026
Great session, 3pm is a good time
Little expensive cpmpared to other tours but the guides make it worth!
Daniele_J, Jun 2026
You’ll definitely see whales this time
Of the year! We got exactly what we came for!
Absolutely amazing!
Jacob_C, Jun 2026
We had a really great time during the experience and saw a lot of whales. The crew was knowledgeable and experienced
Karina_P, Jun 2026
Whale tales are super friendly and knowledgeable. The small boat is no-frills but quick and able to get to the best spots for seeing the whales.
Callum_B, Jun 2026
Perfect morning with knowledgable crew. A great experience, we saw lots of whales and the boat wasn’t crowded like some of the others we saw. Thoroughly recommend.
Michelle_M, Jun 2026
It was amazing!! The smaller boat provided an opportunity to be agile and move to where whales were. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife!
Highly highly recommend!
I did the noon trip and we saw a ton of whales! (I know, not guaranteed)
Connor_P, Jun 2026
We had a great time on this tour and would highly recommend! The team were extremely knowledgeable and gave great tips when we were searching for the whales. The boat ride itself was fun. The seas were a bit choppy but the team ensured we were all well looked after (the conditions were actually perfect for whale watching!). When we did find the whales, we stayed with them for a good amount of time and saw lots of them! We also passed all the iconic sites including the harbour bridge and the opera house on route to the open ocean. Overall we had a wonderful experience and can't thank the team enough.
Kirsty_F, Jun 2026
This was a trip of a lifetime and it felt truly magical to see several whales within close proximity! It was an absolute dream for me and I really can’t recommend this trip more.
We had a perfect day for it and Rob, the skipper got us into the perfect position where we were lucky enough to see whales swimming and breaching. Mette was so knowledgable and friendly and it was great to hear about her vast experiences.
It was great that this is a smaller boat and that you could also move around. Pack a waterproof and your camera and be ready to be awestruck!
Bernadette_S, Jun 2026
Small group experience. We all had great visibility seeing multiple whales! We felt honored and blessed to experience these lovely creatures on their migration journey.
Winston_S, Jun 2026
Met at the dock. The boat was faster than the other whale tour boats we saw. More time out of the harbor.
It was shaded and comfortable. There was a bit of spray as we were moving at speed. Maybe recommend a water resistant jacket or something you don’t mind getting wet.
Whales were all over and close to the boat. Rob got us right up next to several with good positioning. The naturalist gave good commentary throughout the experience.
Bring your own water and snacks.
The tour length was perfect. Kids were thrilled and it wasn’t so long that they lost interest. The naturalist took time to answer all questions; even from my very inquisitive son.
Would highly recommend this tour.
kevin_c, Jun 2026
The crew were friendly and very competent. Whales surfaced right behind our boat, swam under it and surfaced again in front. Amazing experience.
cq4139, Jun 2026
This is a time of a lifetime! Don’t miss this one!
The crew was amazing. Finding the whales and staying beside them!
Vicky_H, Jun 2026
Amazing trip, we see whales so near our boats and learnt a lot fun facts about whales. Look forward to the perfessioal photographer,s photos
Lyle_A, Jun 2026
Whales everywhere and the guide was very knowledgeable and kept us very well informed. Even better than expected!
brenton_d, Jun 2026
Got very lucky with the weather being warmer than it normally would for the time of year, got to see humpback whales breaching and a few paddle slaps! Was worth the wait to see them!
Elizabeth_T, Jun 2026
This was a friendly small team which made the trip very personal. We were able to see whales very close to our boat as being a smaller vessel we were closer to the water.
Amy_O, Jun 2026
Staff were very friendly and including everyone to ensure they could see!
We seen whales breaching and we were very happy with our experience overall!
jh1409, Jun 2026
Fantastic experience. All the guides were friendly and experienced. We saw several whales and dolphins
Cindy_M, Jun 2026
Knowing that it was very early in the whale migration season, we weren’t sure how many wheels we would see if any at all. But, our captain and crew were excellent, and we did manage to find two small pods of whales – about 6 to 7 total. The crew was knowledgeable, very friendly very open to questions. The company is a small, family-owned one, so the boat was smaller than whale watching boats we’ve been on before, and it made it a much nicer and more relaxed experience, with everyone able to a good spot to view the whales.
Danny_M, Jun 2026
Im the early morning we stepped on the boat starting our Whale Watching experience. In the harbour we got a safety introduction and then we departed to the open sea. We went spotting, but unfortunately we didn't see any Whales. As this was the start of the season, this was understandable. Still we enjoyed our trip and would book again via the same company. At the end of the trip, the company employees invited us for a new tour (because we didn't spot whales). This shows that the company really wants you to get everything out of your money.
Tip: take some medicines an hour before leaving. The waves can be rough.
Laura_A, Jun 2026
This was a great trip. Few passengers, and enough room on the boat to move around made it nice. The crew was very knowledgeable and we saw lots of activity.
Jenny_P, Nov 2025
Experience of a lifetime! Friendly and informative staff on and off the boat. We saw dolphins and whales and I was lit up like a kid on Christmas morning! If you’re thinking about it, just do it! Absolutely worth it. I went solo and did the 12pm ride. Pack a rain jacket and a hat!
rose_c, Nov 2025
Brilliant tour! A small group - 3 crew and 14 passengers. We saw a small group of whales - 2 adults and one baby. They showed themselves about 5 times altogether, but ones time they were only about 15 - 20 metres away. Great photo opportunities! The weather was dry but a bit breezy, which was quite pleasant.
Gita_s, Nov 2025
It was awesome, ans i decommend it yku tontry it! All.the staffs were helpful and they even semt ua some pics after.
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