Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney
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28 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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(28 Ratings)
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Gregsa8441cy
Oct 15, 2025
Excellent! - Excellent trip! We saw many whales, many whale breeches, and a handful of dolphins. The captain and first mate were so informative and pleasant. Extra credit for having sun screen on board which I forgot to put on before I left the hotel. It was so nice to be with a small group on a beautiful sailing ship. Even if we hadn’t seen whales, the experience of sailing on the Tasman sea would have been worth it.
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Sandra_d
Oct 6, 2025
Whale of a time 🐋 - Intimate, knowledgeable, professional, spectacular! Douglas and Sharon were amazing! Thankyou for a wonderful afternoon on your beautiful boat! We appreciate you inviting several pods of whales along too. Up close and personal. We highly highly recommend your company! Will be booking again next year along with family and friends , if you will have us
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Francesco
Oct 4, 2025
Great experience - Great experience. Great to be on a proper sailing boat and not on a tourist boat. We got to sail and saw lots of whales! 100% recommended
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Estefannypaola_m
Sep 16, 2025
It was a wonderful day,... - It was a wonderful day, very punctual and very friendly, an amazing experience. 🥰 I recommend that if you get dizzy, take something before, to avoid dizziness or vomiting 😌 and enjoy the whale watching 🐋.
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Sophie_v
Aug 26, 2025
Sailing - My daughter and I had a great time Although the whales were a little elusive (some spouts, a tail) We had a lovely time sailing. We specifically chose a small charter to avoid too many tourists and it worked out perfectly. Thank you
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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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