Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney
5.0
24 Ratings
Rose Bay

Enjoy the unique eco-friendly experience of whale watching under sail (weather permitting). After a short transit to the entrance of Port Jackson your small group tour heads into the Tasman Sea to search for Humpback and other species of whales during their annual migration passed Sydney

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rose Bay Pontoon Wharf - Take in the iconic views of Sydney Harbour before venturing into the Tasman Sea to observe humpback and other whale species during their yearly migration. When conditions are favorable, we set sail, providing a one-of-a-kind sailing experience along the Sydney Coast.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information
  • Not recommended for travellers prone to chronic seasickness
  • If you require motion sickness tablets please visit a pharmacy or seek advice prior to your cruise departure
  • Near public transportation
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
  • Not recommended for travelers 5 years and younger
Location
Rose Bay Pontoon Wharf
New South Head Road
Rose Bay Pontoon Wharf West side of Lyne Park Near Rose Bay West Boat Ramp 200 metres north of 596C New South Head Road Rose Bay NSW On street parking usually available. 100 metres south from Rose Bay Ferry Wharf 300 metres from New South Head Rd Bus Stop
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aless-ndr0
Aug 18, 2025
Great Whale watching in Sydney - I had the most wonderful whale watching experience in Sydney on a cosy sailboat. The intimate setting made it feel very personal and special, and we were lucky enough to see many whales up close. The crew provided clear explanations along the way, making it both fascinating and safe. Service was excellent—professional yet warm, and everything felt very well taken care of. The whole experience was memorable. Watching whales surface against the backdrop of Sydney’s coastline was just magical. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique, intimate whale watching experience in Sydney. Truly unforgettable! 🌊🐋⛵️
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Neusb117
Aug 17, 2025
Excellent sailing and whale sightseeing - International group, classical music, snacks, kindness and whales swimming in freedom. Stunning landscape and possibility of taking the helm ( for some time). Also getting to the meeting point with the public ferry is very beautiful.
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O2028aujessicas
Aug 16, 2025
The best whale watching tour in Sydney - I had a whale of a time on this trip 🐳! Sharon and Doug were great hosts, we were lucky to see lots of whales thanks to Doug’s direction. We also got a turn of steering, a cup of tea and learned a lot about Sydney. Definitely recommend ☺️
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Ellen
Aug 13, 2025
Whale watching tour. - Brilliant tour, saw humpback whales. Really nice tour operators, even made us tea and snacks, provided everyone with anything they needed including hats, suncream and water.
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Joseba_o
Aug 12, 2025
This is a must that you do, but you have to be ready for the movement of the ship - This experience is going to hard to forget. Even in a hard day to find the whales like today they don’t give to give us this memories that will last for a long time
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Kongblia_v
Jul 17, 2025
You don't want to miss this! - What a wonderful whale watching experience we had with Captain Doug!! He was kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and we were able to catch about 10 whale sightings! His boat was clean and safe. We enjoyed his company, the tour and information, and the boat ride. We saw other overcrowded boats and we were so thankful we were on a small group tour. I highly recommend Charterscene and Cap. Doug!! You don't want to miss it!
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R4693dfannettef
Jul 17, 2022
I’m hooked - This is the second time (and it won’t be the last) that I have gone whale watching with Charterscene and can highly recommend this company. Maximum passengers on the yacht is 12, which makes it an intimate experience with you and the ocean. Both times that I went, Douglas easily located the path of the humpbacks for the passengers to observe surfacing and breaching. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Ziva61
Aug 2, 2020
Perfect day out on Sydney Harbour - Fantastic day out with Doug and Dave. Perfect day on Sydney Harbour and got to see some beautiful whales. Amazed at how we found them and were able to follow them and see them come up a few times. Doug asked if we could all stay extra as it took a bit of time to find the whales. We were all happy to stay and our trip was 4 hours instead of 3. Thanks Doug, will absolute recommend to others!
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Jonathan_m
Jul 20, 2020
Relaxed and very civilised - Really pleasant way to spend an afternoon. Chilled out and leisure way to attempt to see whales. The exact opposite of some of the competitors with their pay per shot photographers and clowns on microphones. With these guys you get a small group, two guys who actually enjoy sailing and if you’re lucky you might get to see some whales and even get a mug of soup too. Highly recommended as a relaxed way to spend an afternoon.
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Danielle_a
Aug 17, 2022
Humpback Whales - Fantastic experience, the crew went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, & saw Whales.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).