Whale Tales

Sydney New South Wales, Australia · 295 reviews · 4.9★ · Wildlife

Whale Tales — Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney in Sydney New South Wales
4.9★ rating · 295 reviews · $70.74–$1714.96 per person · 3 hours avg

How Whale Tales Compares

5 wildlife operators in Sydney New South Wales, side by side.

Whale TalesCaptain Cook CruisesDiamond ToursOz Whale WatchingFJ Tours Day Tours
Rating4.9★4.1★4.9★4.7★4.6★
Reviews2953,1102,9981,6111,332
Price$869$80$192$490$145
Duration3 hours9 hours8 hours3.4 hours10 hours
Best forFamilySolo
Guide styleStorytellerStoryteller
Booking ease★★★★★
Rating consistencyMostly consistentVery consistent

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About

We offer personal and intimate up close experiences with migrating humpback whales. Our whale watching departs from Darling Harbour. You will get to view the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and world famous Opera House

Tours by Whale Tales

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney$99.33 · 150 minutes · 4.87★ · 571 reviews

We want to help you build lifelong memories of your personal experience with the biggest and most majestic animals of the ocean.\nOur custom built whale watching boat allows you to be right next to the ocean allowing for unobstructed viewing of the migrating whales. We only take small groups allo...

Meeting point: We depart from King Street Wharf #7 in Darling harbour. The boat will arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.\n\n*Please arrive 20 minutes BEFORE your departure time* · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 15

Sydney Whale Watching and Catamaran Sailing Private Half Day Tour$1595.5 · 4h · 4.9★ · 273 reviews

We offer an amazing offshore sailing and whale watching experience onboard our high performance luxury sailing catamaran Sea Monkey. We will pick you up from a wharf of your choice and sail through the iconic Sydney Harbour and out into the Pacific ocean. We will then view the amazing Humpback Wh...

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Meeting point: Aquarium, Darling Harbour · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Private Luxury Intimate Whale Watching$1595.5 · 2h 30m · 4.9★ · 273 reviews

Amazing and awe inspiring private whale watching for you and up to 34 friends or family. You will view the giant humpback whales from the amazing deck space, custom wing stations and swim platform. Nature and adventure make this a truly unforgettable experience our vessel has an cabin, comfortabl...

Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Private Luxury Intimate Whale Watching$1714.96 · 150 minutes · 5★ · 1 reviews

Amazing and awe inspiring private whale watching for you and up to 34 friends or family.\n\nYou will view the giant humpback whales from the amazing deck space, custom wing stations and swim platform.\n\nNature and adventure make this a truly unforgettable experience our vessel has an cabin, comf...

Meeting point: Our standard departure wharf is King Street Wharf 7 at Darling Harbour. However, we can pick you up from a variety of wharves around Sydney Harbour. Speak to us ! · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 1

Sydney Harbour Family BBQ Cruise with Swim and Water Toys$70.74 · 180 minutes · 5★ · 1 reviews

Set sail on the Cheeky Monkey for an unforgettable 3-hour adventure on Sydney Harbour. Cruise beneath the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the stunning Opera House while enjoying your own drinks and a lively soundtrack. Experience the thrill of our giant water toys before indulging in a deli...

Itinerary

  1. Cruise under the bridge!
  2. Cruise past the Opera House!
  3. Experience the natural wonders of our amazing harbour. Play on our awesome water toys, paddle boards and lilly pads, while enjoying a drink and an Aussie BBQ. All while watching the iconice Bridge and opera House over the water!\n (90)

Meeting point: We pick up from the wharf outside the Convention centre. Head to the end of the wharf nearest the footbridge. · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 15

Sydney Whale Watching and Catamaran Sailing Private Half Day Tour$1714.96 · 240 minutes

We offer an amazing offshore sailing and whale watching experience onboard our high performance luxury sailing catamaran Sea Monkey. \n\nWe will pick you up from a wharf of your choice and sail through the iconic Sydney Harbour and out into the Pacific ocean. \n\nWe will then view the amazing Hum...

Itinerary

  1. Go offshore sailing onboard a high performance catamaran to see the amazing Humpback Whale migration. \n\nWe sail through the iconic Sydney Harbour, past the Opera house and under the Harbour Bridge and out into the open ocean. We will then cruise alongside the majestic humpback whales giving you lifelong memories of these amazing animals.\n\nOut sailing catamaran Sea Monkey is built for comfort and speed and provides a truly unique experience found nowhere else in the world. It has expansive decks for open air viewing and also a luxury enclosed lounge where you can stay warm and dry.

Meeting point: We can also arrange to meet at any convenient wharf around Sydney harbour. · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 1

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney$92.41 · 2h 30m · 4.9★ · 273 reviews

Nature enthusiasts will love getting out of Sydney for half a day on a whale-watching boat trip directly from Darling Harbour. Look out for migrating humpback whales and learn more about the marine environment around Sydney through live on-board commentary. The small vessel allows for a close-up ...

Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney Harbour BBQ Sunset Cruise with Swim and Water Toys$70.74 · 180 minutes · 5★ · 1 reviews

Set sail on the Cheeky Monkey for an unforgettable 3-hour adventure on Sydney Harbour. Cruise beneath the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the stunning Opera House while enjoying your own drinks and a lively soundtrack. We will find a beautiful Sydney bay to anchor while you enjoy an Aussie ...

Itinerary

  1. Cruise under the bridge!
  2. Cruise by the iconic Opera house!
  3. Experience the natural wonders of our amazing harbour. Play on our awesome water toys, paddle boards and lilly pads, while enjoying a drink and an Aussie BBQ. All while watching the iconice Bridge and opera House over the water! (90)

Meeting point: Outside the convention centre is a big wharf / dock. The boat will be at the end near the footbridge. · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 15

What Reviews Tell Us

Reviewers of Whale Tales most frequently praise scenic views (40% of reviews) and value for money (20%).

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Traveler TypeSuitability
Budget Travelers★★★☆☆
Families★★★☆☆

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