Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Tea & Coffee
- Cruise to the open waters of Sydney for whale spotting
- Expert commentary in English
Key Highlights
- See magnificent humpback whales at play in the ocean
- State-of-the-art catamaran with spectacular open-air viewing and all weather lounge
- Thrilling family adventure
- Expert commentary
- Both printed or smartphone vouchers accepted!
Overview
Board a purpose-built whale-watching catamaran and head out to sea. Keep a look out for dolphins, seals and exciting sea birds such as albatrosses, penguins and petrels.
See which member of your party will be first to spot a mighty humpback whale! The coast close to Sydney is one of the world’s best places to see these magnificent creatures on migration.
Playful humpbacks are renowned for their spectacular acrobatic displays. Most dramatic is the ‘breach’ when these 40-ton animals actually leap out of the water.
There is every chance you will see the whales. But, just in case you’re unlucky, the tour comes with a guarantee. If you don’t see any whales on your trip then the tour operator gives you another cruise for free!
Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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Your exciting Whale Watching Cruise From Sydney departs from Circular Quay, Jetty 6. Please arrive at the Quay 30 minutes prior to sailing to collect your boarding pass. Boarding starts approximately 15 minutes prior to the sailing time. Your cruise vessel is a 75-passenger, 16- meter super sea-catamaran. It is purpose-built for whale watching and features two passenger decks, both offering spectacular open-air viewing and a comfortable all-weather lounge for the entire family. Sydney is a great place for whale watching. Every year, between late May and late November, thousands of humpback and other whales migrate along the Australian coastline to their feeding and breeding grounds. Whale-watchers from Sydney are able to catch the whales on both the winter migration northwards (late May to August) and the spring migration southwards (September to November) The majestic humpbacks are the most exciting whales to watch because they often leap right out of the water, a type of behavior known as ‘breaching’. The cruise passes Fort Denison and the Sydney Opera House and goes out through Sydney Heads. As you sail along, you will enjoy an expert live commentary. As well as hump-back whales, you may encounter dolphins and seals as well as a rich variety of ocean birds. These could include the majestic wandering albatross, penguins, petrels, shearwaters, and skuas among others. At the end of the 3-hour cruise you will be dropped back at the starting point at Circular Quay.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Cruise to the open waters of Sydney for whale spotting
- Expert commentary in English
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Beverages (Soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase on-board)
Please note
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least by 7:30am and 9am on the day of your cruise for the latest departure and weather information.
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.
If a whale is not sighted during the cruise, a free cruise on a standby basis will be offered during the same season (confirmed 24 hours prior subject to availability, please coordinate with our activity partner).
So there’s no last-minute rush please arrive at the start point 30 minutes prior to sailing to collect your boarding pass. 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 adults (and older children) only. Little ones under the age of 7 years will have to sit this one out, we’re afraid.
As this is an open water cruise, names of all passengers and their individual contact details are required, on arrival you will be asked to fill out a form that contains your full names, an emergency contact number and a contact number during your stay in Sydney.
A certificate of fitness of travel issued by a doctor is required for passengers over 79 years of age and passengers with limited mobility.
Customer Reviews
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This was an excellent cruise. Not to be missed.
Evelyn J Elliot, Australia 06/12/2011 -
worth the money
Jennifer Stutt, Canada 12/04/2010
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