Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Whale & Sail - Whale Watching Cruise
Overview
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4 hours
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Each year the Great Whale Migration sees thousands of Humpback and Southern Right Whales swim close to the coastline around Sydney. Coral Trekker, one of Sydney Harbour Tall Ships historic vessels, operates whale watching cruises during this incredible migration to allow people to see the whales up close in their natural environment.
Experience a 4-hour cruise outside the heads and enjoy with some tasty food. To top off the experience, get a FREE mast climb!
Experience the thrill of real tall ship sailing. The freedom of the open sea and the camaraderie with your fellow guests and the crew as you set sail on a tall ship is unforgettable.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices, departure times and locations without notice if considered necessary for the safety and welfare of the tall ship, its passengers and crew. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.
For more information, please call the booking office on (02) 8015 5571.
What To Expect
We will cruise past all of Sydney’s biggest attractions including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Fort Denison, Garden Island, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Admiralty House. You will discover Sydney’s rich history and some of the stories and tales behind these iconic landmarks.
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Whale & Sail - Whale Watching Cruise
What‘s Included
Approximately 5 hour tall ship cruise
Warm and hearty Lunch served on board
Unique Whale Watching Tall Ship Experience
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Opportunity to Get Involved in Sailing the Ship
Enjoy Spectacular Views with a Free Mast Climb Experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Other drinks are available at regular bar prices.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sail/Whale Sightseeing
walkershannon,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible experience! The sailboat is a 104 year old high mast sailboat. It was amazing to watch the crew work the sails. Ruth narrated the experience throughout and served an excellent lunch and dessert. We went far enough out to see humpback whales. It was a great 5 hour sail/whale cruise that I would highly recommend!
Spectacular day!
Elizabeth W,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience, we loved every minute of the day. The crew were so welcoming and the lunch was delicious, seeing whales was an added bonus. James was such a knowledgeable captain and we would definitely book this trip again!!! Thank you James and crew for a memorable day out.
Navigator14631675131,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day out whale watching on the Southern Swan. We got to see a humpback whale breaching as well as dolphins, but it would have been a fantastic standalone day of sailing even if we hadn't seen anything. The crew was great, and it was a pleasure watching the operation of a more than 100 years old vessel.
Whale watching cruise
Ella1528,Aug 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whale watching trip by Sydney harbour Tall ships is amazing if you are looking for an authentic and non touristic experience. The staff is super friendly and really wants to make sure that you have a good time. It is clear that everyone on board loves their job. They share interesting facts about different places along the harbour and we were allowed to help with letting the sails of the ship down. Those who wanted even got the opportunity to climb the mast of the ship, from where you have an amazing view. Even though we didn’t end up seeing any whales, we had an amazing day out on the water with some great soup and a meal included!
great day out
loopkcats,Jul 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yesterday's whale & sail was a wonderful day out. The Soren Larsen is a beautiful boat. The crew were helpful and informative - special thanks to Craig for releasing my lens cap, I was able to take some amazing photographs. Whilst the whales were a little shy we did see some spouts, a tail and a breach! and some dolphins. Thanks again to all at Sydney Tall Ships
Great day out
Elisa P,Jun 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I went whale watching on the tall ship. It was an awesome day out and we had whales come right up to the boat, I've never seen them so close before. We sailed out from Circular Quay to the Heads. It was quite a big swell once we were out at sea but the crew did a great job of making sure everyone felt safe. Would really recommend whale watching on a boat like this as it adds a whole other dimension to the experience as opposed to some of the larger cruise ships.
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