My Journey Back to Whales
Agus Ramirez, joined Whale Tales this season and is a super talented wildlife photographer and marine guide. We caught up with her to hear more about her journey to joining us, here in Sydney.
Meet our Captain Good Vibes
Learn more about Ben Starkey our Captain Good Vibes – growing up around Middle Harbour, his work and boating background, what surprised him about skippering, and his reflections on whales, the environment and Whale Tales.
Why Sydney Is One of the Best Places to Go Whale Watching on Australia’s East Coast
There are some incredible places to see whales along Australia’s east coast. From Byron Bay and Port Stephens to Jervis Bay and Eden, each destination offers its own take on the annual humpback migration. But if you’re after an experience that combines wild whales, iconic Sydney scenery, easy access and genuine expert guidance, Sydney is…
Can Whale Watching Change Us?
Professor Tema Milstein on Conservation, Connection and Hope We recently spoke with Tema Milstein, who is the Principal Investigator on a Project called ‘Environmental Communication for Whales, Dolphins, and Restorative Futures’, which will develop new national and global insights for promoting sustainability awareness through whale and dolphin watching. Tema and her team are joining us…
Becoming a Whale Guide and Curating the Life I Want
By Emily Deans I’ve been a water baby my whole life. I did competitive swimming, moved into competitive water polo, and then found myself on a big mental health journey, looking for a hobby. I’d been in the water my whole life, and I’d done versions of freediving without really realising it was freediving. Then…
From the Dolomites to Sydney: How I Ended Up Working With Whales
By Federico Facchin People ask me all the time how someone from the Dolomites, surrounded by mountains, ends up spending their life with whales and the ocean. Honestly? I’m still not entirely sure. What I usually tell them is that I grew up by a lake. As a kid, I’d wander down to the water…
Catch up with our Crew – Mette Lubczyk!
We ended the season on a high with celebrate Whale Tales recognised with the NSW Tourism Star Award 2025. A true reflection of the team commitment to exceptional service on land and on the water. Summer has been a mix of hands-on work, creativity and studying for me.I have been working as a host and…
Catch up with our Crew – Federico Facchin!
Federico Facchin Lots happened this off-season! I’ve been working on my PhD with plenty of fieldwork and scientific diving in the harbour, got my Skipper ticket and have been skippering for Sea Monkey. I also had an amazing experience in New Zealand working with the Department of Conservation on a remote island where the last…
Catch up with our Crew – Sofia Pluciennik!
What did the off-season look like for you? Well, I was abroad for most of it, made a quick visit to my family back in Brazil, and then spent two months in the Argentine Patagonia as a volunteer with “Projeto Patagonia Azul” from Rewilding Argentina. I got to work with many marine species, including humpback…
Our off-season Adventures!
For our family, when considering a holiday, nothing beats beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife encounters (likely with a gin & tonic in hand). With that in mind, I guess Africa should have been a no-brainer, but this destination wasn’t decided by me. It had been something of a lifelong dream for my parents, particularly my…