Tours/Sydney/Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney
Viator · group up to 12 pax

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

4.9(30)Sydney1 hour
VIATOR4.7(12)TRIPADVISOR5.0(18)

Description

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

Tour Options

Whales Under Sail Afternoon
  • Whales Under Sail Afternoon
Whales Under Sail Morning
  • Whales Under Sail Morning Tour
Whales Under Sail Group AM
  • Whales Under Sail Group AM AM
Whales Under Sail Group PM
  • Whales Under Sail Group PM Duration: 3 hours PM

Highlights

Bottled water
Snacks
Restroom on board

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Restroom on board

Traveller Ratings

4.9
30 reviews
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Group bookings are for a minimum of 6 guests
  • 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

Reviews(30)

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Sivakannan_S
June 21, 2026
It's a good closer 🐋...

It's a good closer 🐋 watching. We had a terrible boat ride. Very shaky more water splash full wet trip, overall not good experience as we thought and the add on the website 😀.

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Clement_W
June 7, 2026
Second time I do the...

Second time I'm doing the tour, always a nice time on the sail boat! This time we were super lucky to have an enchanting moment with the Whale coming close and seeing us. Side of that, the stories and music made it a lovely mood and moment. Also a nice thing to be most of the time away from the big boats. Thanks again and will come again if I have the occasion!

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gregsA8441CY
October 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
October 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 P
October 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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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