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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    18 May - 3 Nov: Daily except Mon & Tue

  • Duration

    Approx. 2.5 hours

  • Start time

    9:30am & 1:30pm

    So there’s no last-minute rush please arrive at the start point 30 minutes prior to sailing to collect your boarding pass.

  • Meeting Point
    Make your way to Circular Quay Wharf 6
  • Ending Point

    Same as the starting point

Key Highlights

  • See magnificent humpback whales at play in the ocean
  • Enjoy informative live commentary onboard
  • Over 95% whale sighting success: If you don't sight a whale, enjoy a second cruise for free!
  • See all kinds of whales including humpbacks, orcas, southern right whales and minke
  • Family friendly, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating over multiple viewing deck

Overview

Observe whales from the safety of your family-friendly catamaran, with indoor and outdoor seating over multi-levels. Enjoy expert commentary and insights into whale behavior by a Marine Naturalist.

Sydney boasts an impressive five-month whale-watching season, with over 20,000 Humpback whales passing through on their annual 3,500km migration from sub-Antarctic waters to the Great Barrier Reef. Peak viewing occurs in June and July as whales head north to give birth, and again in September and October during their southern return. In August, watch for breathtaking breaches from younger males.

Your adventure begins at Circular Quay, where you’ll cruise past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge while spotting dolphins, seals, and seabirds. An expert commentator will provide fun and educational insights into whale behavior throughout the trip.

And guess what? If no whales are spotted, you can cruise again for free!

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Whale watching cruise
  • Expert commentator providing fun and educational insights into whale behaviour

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Please note

Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Whale watching cruises may be subject to cancellation due to weather and other operational requirements. If your cruise is cancelled you may rebook another.

Boarding commences approximately 15 minutes prior to the sailing time.

Alcohol and smoking are not permitted on the cruise. Soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase on board.

This activity is suitable for adults (and older children) only. Little ones under the age of 5 years are not recommended on open water cruises.

Names of all passengers and their individual contact details are required. On arrival you will be asked to fill out a form.

What to Bring: Eat lightly before and during the cruise. Travel sickness tablets are generally most effective if taken prior to the cruise. Please dress according to the weather - it will often feel colder at sea.

In case there is no whale sighting, passengers can cruise again in the same season for free on a standby basis confirmed 24-hours prior, subject to availability.

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Evelyn J Elliot - Australia 12 Jun

We saw multiple pods of whales which was exciting. The number of people on board was just right. No pushing or shoving to sight the whales. Crew were very friendly and...

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Jennifer Stutt - Canada 04 Dec

Very reasonably priced. Enjoyed it, though whale sightings weren't quite what was expected....

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