CAPTAIN'S BLOG

After two years in the build, 35 days at sea, and 5,300 nautical miles in her wake, our brand-new whale watching vessel, Whale Dreamer, is finally here in Sydney.

Go Whale Watching Sydney’s 2026 season is now underway, with tours departing Darling Harbour on 3-hour cruises. Get your tickets today!

There’s whale watching… and then there’s the best Sydney whale watching experience of your life! The kind you talk about long after you’re back on dry land.

Welcome aboard, Out on the water, a whale’s presence is usually marked by a spout of mist, a fluke (tail), or if you’re lucky, a dramatic breach. But beneath the surface, a world of sound and communication is unfolding. Humpback whales are known for their long, complex, and ever-changing songs, creating one of the most complex soundscapes in the natural world. 

An estimated 11 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean every year, and that’s in addition to the millions of metric tons of plastic already in our oceans.

Whales swim further than most people fly in a lifetime. Whales are so impressive that they’re certified in the legendary Guinness World Records.

Greetings from the big blue, Not too long ago, spotting a humpback whale off the Sydney coast would have been a rare and extraordinary occurrence. Today, it’s an annual event spanning six months, something we look forward to every winter as these ocean giants breach, blow and slap their way along the east coast of Australia. It’s one of the most powerful conservation stories in Australia’s history, but first we have to go back 200 years to a darker chapter in the whale story.

Discover the best spots to see whales across Australia. See humpback whales in Sydney Harbour, Sapphire Coast and more amazing locations!

Discover the best spots for land-based whale watching in Sydney and see humpback whales in Sydney Harbour, May to November. Walks, lookouts, national parks & more.