Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney: Unique Personal Experience with Majestic Ocean Animals

Embark on a unique and personal whale watching boat trip in Sydney. Get up close to majestic ocean animals and create lifelong memories with our friendly staff and whale sighting guarantee.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5872+J3 Manly - Dedicated to whale enthusiasts! We adore everything about whales and are eager to share our passion and expertise with you. Our goal is to offer you a truly unique whale experience.
    Embark on a cruise through Sydney Harbour, passing under the Harbour Bridge and by the Opera House. Our journey will take us beyond Sydney Heads into…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

We aim to help you foster enduring memories of your individual encounters with the grandest and most awe-inspiring sea creatures. Our bespoke whale watching vessel is designed to position you close to the sea, facilitating a clear view of the migrating whales. We host just small groups for a distinct and intimate experience. Our amicable and informed…

Location
King Street Wharf 3
The Promenade
We depart from King Street Wharf #3 in Darling harbour. Walk down onto Wharf 3 and the boat will arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. *Please arrive 15 minutes BEFORE your departure time*
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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P9882fjdebbies
Aug 11, 2025
Small boat whale watching recommended - Very well-organised, knowledgeable and enthusiastic crew. Saw lots of whales. Bumpy ride so glad I took my sea sickness tablets. Afterwards they send you a link to the photos taken by the photographer on board. Chose WhalesTales as wanted a smaller boat which meant i could see easily. Recommended.
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C6983fakeithp
Aug 11, 2025
Amazing whale watching experience - Wow! Whale Tales squeezed us in on a trip leaving at 12 md today, after our original booking was cancelled due to adverse conditions. So glad we stopped by their boat on the off chance as we had an amazing experience, seeing not one but a pod of five humpback whales. The crew was brilliant and knowledgeable, sharing lots of useful info too. Would absolutely recommend it!
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Billy_c
Aug 6, 2025
A rough day at sea, but a brilliant experience. - A great trip all round. The boat was not too big, and everyone was able to find a space to watch the action. Even though there was quite a big swell out at sea, the skipper, Isaac, was able to keep the boat in the correct position to give us the best chance of seeing the whales. Alex, our guide, gave us lots of information about the animals, their feeding and migration patterns, and about the local history of whales we watching. We managed to see at least 3 whales, and it was a great experience. Unfortunately some of the passengers were ill because of the conditions, but Alex made sure they were all ok. In all we spent 2.30 hours on the boat, and the crew seemed to enjoy the experience as much as we did.
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Tyler_m
Aug 6, 2025
Was a great experience.... - Was a great experience. Doing the later afternoon is the best. Got to see Sydney at sunset. Daughter had an excellent time.
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Victoria_e
Aug 1, 2025
Highlight of my trip do not miss this!!! - Such a great experience we saw two humpback whales and spotting them and maneuvering toward where we could see them more closely was such an adventure the water and the speed boat ride and sunset coming back were also spectacular
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Zaraw922
Jul 30, 2025
Perfect for a sunny day - Amazing tour, we all got a good view from the boat as it was not overcrowded. I’d recommend taking layers as it was quite cold with the breeze from the sea!
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Cassandra_c
Aug 7, 2025
Great day out - Fantastic chance to see ocean wildlife. Although the swells were a little too much for me in the second half of the trip, the excitement of seeing humpback whales was amazing.
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W8265imemmab
Aug 4, 2025
Professional and Enjoyable Experience - Professionally run tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and provided interesting facts about humpback whales. They made sure the customers were comfortable. A nice surprise was to be emailed photos that were taken on the cruise so customers can put their phones and cameras away and just be in the moment.
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John_l
Aug 7, 2025
Sadly whales did not show... - Sadly whales did not show on this tour, but just at time where northern migration ended and southern migration just starting. Enjoyed the sail - 3 metre swell so was good fun. All credit to the company in giving a free future tour because we didn’t see any whales.
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Freedom53763043330
Aug 6, 2025
Not recommended - We took the 12pm boat on Aug 6. Saw no whales whatsoever. With the "watching whales guaranteed" signboard at the entrance, they oversell the probability of watching the whales. Not recommended. Mauro nice guy though.
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From $91
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).