Whales and Sails

Whales and Sails a half day sailing and Whale Watching Tour

Duration 4 Hours

Join Whale Tales for a truly memorable adventure on board our performance sailing catamaran ‘Sea Monkey’. We are animal & ocean lovers and we will do everything in our power to ensure you have a once in a lifetime experience these truly majestic creatures of the deep sea.

Our crew are nature enthusiasts and they are simply the best in the business! We will provide expert commentary on Sydney’s wildlife alongside the stunning views of Sydney’s pristine waters.

This is a haf day (4 hour) private charter that can be customised.

Maximum 12 passengers with pick up and drop off at a wharf of your choice.

An unforgettable day out that both kids and adults will love.

Itinerary:

  • Board the vessel and meet our amazing crew
  • Onboard safety Briefing & trip overview
  • Cruise out of Darling Harbour enjoying the stunning sites of Sydney Harbour with an introduction by our expert guides into humpback whales and what incredible behaviours you can expect to see.
  • Watch the whales respectfully in their nature habitat with a passionate and experienced commentary – We love questions!
  • Raise the sails and enjoy the experience of offshore sailing.
  • Humpback whales are very inquisitive, we love having kids and adults encouraging the whales to come to the boat!
  • Head back into the harbour bringing with you life long and life changing memories.

Step aboard our performance sailing catamaran Sea Monkey for a unique half-day adventure that blends the thrill of sailing with the wonder of whale watching. At Whale Tales, we’re passionate about the ocean and dedicated to creating unforgettable encounters with its most majestic inhabitants — humpback whales.

Why Choose Whales & Sails

  • Exclusive Private Charter – Perfect for families, friends, or small groups (up to 12 passengers).

  • Customised Experience – Tailor the trip to your group’s preferences.

  • Expert Crew – Our passionate guides are ocean lovers and among the best in the business, providing engaging commentary on Sydney’s marine life.

  • Unforgettable Memories – Enjoy the magic of sailing offshore while witnessing humpback whales on their annual migration along the Humpback Highway.

Your Itinerary

  • Welcome aboard and meet our crew

  • Safety briefing & trip overview

  • Cruise through Sydney Harbour, taking in stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House

  • Introduction to humpback whales and what behaviours to look for — from breaches to tail slaps

  • Whale encounters with respectful, knowledgeable commentary (ask as many questions as you like!)

  • Raise the sails for an authentic offshore sailing experience

  • Return to Darling Harbour with lifelong, unforgettable memories

Details

  • Duration: 4 hours (half-day charter)

  • Maximum passengers: 12

  • Pick-up & drop-off: Your choice of Sydney wharf

Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter, Whales & Sails is the ultimate way to experience Sydney’s whales and waters.

Whales and Sails

Whales and Sails a half day sailing and Whale Watching Tour

Duration 4 Hours

Step aboard our performance sailing catamaran Sea Monkey for a unique half-day adventure that blends the thrill of sailing with the wonder of whale watching. At Whale Tales, we’re passionate about the ocean and dedicated to creating unforgettable encounters with its most majestic inhabitants — humpback whales.

Why Choose Whales & Sails

  • Exclusive Private Charter – Perfect for families, friends, or small groups (up to 12 passengers).

  • Customised Experience – Tailor the trip to your group’s preferences.

  • Expert Crew – Our passionate guides are ocean lovers and among the best in the business, providing engaging commentary on Sydney’s marine life.

  • Unforgettable Memories – Enjoy the magic of sailing offshore while witnessing humpback whales on their annual migration along the Humpback Highway.

Your Itinerary

  • Welcome aboard and meet our crew

  • Safety briefing & trip overview

  • Cruise through Sydney Harbour, taking in stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House

  • Introduction to humpback whales and what behaviours to look for — from breaches to tail slaps

  • Whale encounters with respectful, knowledgeable commentary (ask as many questions as you like!)

  • Raise the sails for an authentic offshore sailing experience

  • Return to Darling Harbour with lifelong, unforgettable memories

Details

  • Duration: 4 hours (half-day charter)

  • Maximum passengers: 12

  • Pick-up & drop-off: Your choice of Sydney wharf

Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter, Whales & Sails is the ultimate way to experience Sydney’s whales and waters.

Join Whale Tales for a truly memorable adventure on board our performance sailing catamaran ‘Sea Monkey’. We are animal & ocean lovers and we will do everything in our power to ensure you have a once in a lifetime experience these truly majestic creatures of the deep sea.

Our crew are nature enthusiasts and they are simply the best in the business! We will provide expert commentary on Sydney’s wildlife alongside the stunning views of Sydney’s pristine waters.

This is a haf day (4 hour) private charter that can be customised.

Maximum 12 passengers with pick up and drop off at a wharf of your choice.

An unforgettable day out that both kids and adults will love.

Itinerary:

  • Board the vessel and meet our amazing crew
  • Onboard safety Briefing & trip overview
  • Cruise out of Darling Harbour enjoying the stunning sites of Sydney Harbour with an introduction by our expert guides into humpback whales and what incredible behaviours you can expect to see.
  • Watch the whales respectfully in their nature habitat with a passionate and experienced commentary – We love questions!
  • Rais the sails and enjoy the experience of offshore sailing.
  • Humpback whales are very inquisitive, we love having kids and adults encouraging the whales to come to the boat!
  • Head back into the harbour bringing with you life long and life changing memories.

Here’s what our customers say about our team!

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Claire Massero
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We had a great morning whale watching with Whale Tales. We saw several humpback whales and learned a lot from the staff, who were very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they are doing. The boat was comfortable with plenty of room for all guests to see the action easily. They also provided beautiful photos (included in the ticket price!) that were taken by their photographer.
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Jackie Payne
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Whale Tales was a wonderful & seamless experience. It was well organised, maximum 34 people & professional staff. Jono (the Cetologist) & the Skipper were brilliant. I loved all the information about the Whales - what majestic creatures & they are the ‘ Global Engineers of the Earth’ - critical for our survival. Very educational & you realised how very nearly, these beautiful mammals nearly became extinct 😞. We saw a whale breaching, another one coming straight of the water to check us out, lots of tail fins. The small boat could get to the whale site quickly. We had a marvellous experience! Loved it 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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S. V.
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Would 100% recommend Whales Tales. They were so very friendly and had such great knowledge about the habits of whales, their needs and the dangers to them, their migration and what their movements (fin slapping, tale in air, etc) meant. For us it was truly a spectacular “humpback highway” as we saw so many!
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Alexandra Connors
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We booked in last minute on a Whale Watching tour while in Sydney for the Marathon and our honeymoon. We weren’t sure what to expect, but before we had even fully left the harbor, Mette was sharing all sorts of amazing whale information with us. We ended up in the middle of three pods of whales and had unbelievable interactions with them. I took probably 300 photos and videos of them waving their fins and tails at us. Mette was phenomenal and provided much wanted insight into the whales’ behavior that we were observing!
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Yasmina McGlone
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Amazing experience, everyone was so friendly. Would definitely book again when back in Sydney
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Brinley Duggan
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I know it’s hard finding the right thing when there are lots of options, so hopefully this review cuts through. Whale Tales were amazing. We were absolutely thrilled to see a few humpbacks, which was of course amazing. But the generosity of the crew and skipper to hang around, then see another whale after we’d already been spoilt with a breach, AND then crawl back through Sydney harbour giving us the best views of the bridge and Opera house you could hope. If that wasn’t enough, they also brought along a photographer and the photos she took were both amazing, and included in the package. In total, the tour can be described as nothing other than supremely generous. Very, very fairly priced and a family run business, it was a real highlight of our trip. Highly recommend.
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Had a great experience today. Saw multiple whales. The last 30 minutes we had two whales that hung out very close; floating with their bellies showing and slapping their pectoral fins. And dolphins as a bonus!!! The crew were great and very informative. You can tell they genuinely care about these amazing creatures. Beautiful day, would highly recommend Whale Tales!
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Paxton Davis
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Great crew. Jono and Meve were incredible
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Ms S
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A magical experience that we enjoyed as a family. Having the dolphins escort us to the whales was definitely a bonus! Thank you to the wonderful crew for this opportunity.
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Gursharan Kaur
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Highlight of Sydney trip!
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