We are a small family business that offers boutique intimate whale watching. Rob is the Captain, Katie does the bookings and young Lilly is the mascot! We keep group numbers small so that your engagement with these majestic animals is truly unique and personal.
We theme our boats to enhance the experience for the whole family. We have sailed the east coast of Australia for many years observing the humpback whale migration and love to share our expertise and experience with you.
The best and brightest!
Our crew are the BEST!!! You wonât find better. We have an extremely skilled and dedicated team that fun & extremely dedicated team.
These guys have personality by the boatload and whale facts to Antarctica! Their passion for marine life goes above & beyond and they bring the V.I.B.E. every single day! Donât believe us?? Find out for yourself.
Rob is the Whale Tales mastermind and Manager of Operations.
It might be faster to talk about what this guys doesn’t do! The father and inventor of Whale Tales, you will find Captain Rob; skippering, guiding, servicing & maintaining the boats, answering the calls and even sign writing the boats and printing the t-shirts! With 14 years of sailing experience under his belt, he’s the master of making your adventure unforgettable.
Though he might be camera-shy, he’s always there to make sure your experience is absolutely top notch and he won’t rest until you experience the perfect moment with the magnificent humpback whale.
Rob is the Whale Tales mastermind and Manager of Operations.
It might be faster to talk about what this guys doesn’t do! The father and inventor of Whale Tales, you will find Captain Rob; skippering, guiding, servicing & maintaining the boats, answering the calls and even sign writing the boats and printing the t-shirts! With 14 years of sailing experience under his belt, he’s the master of making your adventure unforgettable.
Though he might be camera-shy, he’s always there to make sure your experience is absolutely top notch and he won’t rest until you experience the perfect moment with the magnificent humpback whale.
Meet Mette, our very own whale whisperer!
Her mind is a treasure trove of incredible whale stories and knowledge that will amaze you. She’s swum hundreds of times alongside these giants in Tonga and we think she might still be part of their pod! How else do whales know when Metteâs on board?
Sheâs spent a decade unravelling their world and even speaks fluent whaleish! Mette is incredibly invested in giving you the best experience possible and she does this on each and every trip. We love her and we know you will too!
Isaac is our multi-talented surfer, photographic skipper.
A man like an orchestra â he is a maestro conducting a symphony of adventure. With a smile that could light up the ocean, Isaac effortlessly balances his love for driving boats, surfing and capturing breathtaking moments on camera.
Oh, and did we mention his obsession with whales? Join us as we explore the seas with this incredible guy by our side!
Isaac is our multi-talented surfer, photographic skipper.
A man like an orchestra â he is a maestro conducting a symphony of adventure. With a smile that could light up the ocean, Isaac effortlessly balances his love for driving boats, surfing and capturing breathtaking moments on camera.
Oh, and did we mention his obsession with whales? Join us as we explore the seas with this incredible guy by our side!
Meet Sofia our amazing Marine Scientist in the making!
This ball of energy joined our dynamic team this season, and we donât think we will let her leave â EVER! Sofia is our little eco-warrior, sea gypsy, science nerd with a passion for saving the planet. We need more of these! You will see her bouncing excitedly around the boat like itâs the first time she has ever seen a whale/ seal / dolphin ! Her pure joy & enthusiasm for marine life is simply irresistible.
This little dive instructor, sailing, rock climbing earth ninja needs to be seen in action to be believed. Donât take our word for it â come and meet Sofia for yourself!
Meet Sofia our amazing Marine Scientist in the making!
This ball of energy joined our dynamic team this season, and we don’t think we will let her leave – EVER! Sofia is our little eco-warrior, sea gypsy, science nerd with a passion for saving the planet. We need more of these! You will see her bouncing excitedly around the boat like it’s the first time she has ever seen a whale/ seal / dolphin ! Her pure joy & enthusiasm for marine life is simply irresistible.
This little dive instructor, sailing, rock climbing earth ninja needs to be seen in action to be believed. Don’t take our word for it – come and meet Sofia for yourself!
This is Alex â better known as Kelso â our amazing skipper extraodinaire!
This guy joined our team this season and we are the better for it! The descendant of ancient Australian ship builders & seafarers, there is nothing this guy can’t do at the helm! Better still.. he does it all with a fist bump and a massive smile on his dial!!
He is dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for every single person onboard and when it comes to safety – he’s got your back! Sit back and relax and let this guy steer your whale journey in the right direction!
Give him a fist bump on your next adventure with us!
This is Alex â better known as Kelso â our amazing skipper extraodinaire!
This guy joined our team this season and we are the better for it! The descendant of ancient Australian ship builders & seafarers, there is nothing this guy canât do at the helm! Better still.. he does it all with a fist bump and a massive smile on his dial!!
He is dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for every single person onboard and when it comes to safety â heâs got your back! Sit back and relax and let this guy steer your whale journey in the right direction!
Give him a fist bump on your next adventure with us!
Katie is our whale spirit mother, and is the heart and soul of our business!
You canât see her, but she is everywhere. A true mastermind behind your epic whale-watching adventure! From the moment you so much as think about heading out whale watching, Katie is feeling your vibes and working to create the adventure of a lifetime. From crafting unforgettable marketing campaigns to ensuring our passengers and crew are safe and happy â Katie is there in the background.
Her dedication to creating unforgettable experiences is truly inspiring! Letâs give her a virtual round of applause!
Katie is our whale spirit mother, and is the heart and soul of our business!
You can’t see her, but she is everywhere. A true mastermind behind your epic whale-watching adventure! From the moment you so much as think about heading out whale watching, Katie is feeling your vibes and working to create the adventure of a lifetime. From crafting unforgettable marketing campaigns to ensuring our passengers and crew are safe and happy – Katie is there in the background.
Her dedication to creating unforgettable experiences is truly inspiring! Let’s give her a virtual round of applause!
We also have some amazing Photographers who come onboard and help us capture those exceptional moments. This is priceless because it allows you to put down your device and just breath in this experience. You may never get those moments back!
When these guys come onboard, they are kind enough to share some of their best photoâs with us â free of charge!
Thank you Sam, Alex & Isaac!!
We also have some amazing Photographers who come onboard and help us capture those exceptional moments. This is priceless because it allows you to put down your device and just breath in this experience. You may never get those moments back!
When these guys come onboard, they are kind enough to share some of their best photoâs with us â free of charge!
Thank you Sam, Alex & Isaac!!
