Sydney Whale Watching Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Cruise past Sydney Opera House
- Spot humpback and southern right whales
- Enjoy panoramic harbor views
- Learn from expert naturalist guides
- Relax with complimentary refreshments
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 2-hour guided whale-watching cruise
- Expert naturalist commentary
- Complimentary light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Circular Quay Wharf 6, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Important information
Know before you book
- Cruise operates seasonally from May to November.
- Children under 4 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap.
- Wheelchair accessibility is limited; please contact the operator for specific arrangements.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the breathtaking scenery and wildlife.
- Arrive at Circular Quay at least 15 minutes before departure.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please dress appropriately and wear warm clothing. It will often feel cooler at sea
- If you are susceptible to travel sickness, please bring the relevant medication
- Whale Guarantee: If a whale is not sighted during your cruise, you'll be given the opportunity to cruise again for free
- Reconfirmation Hotline - Call +61-2-8062 3623 from 7.15am on the day of your cruise to confirm the cruise is going ahead. Cruises may be cancelled subject to weather conditions.
- Whale Watching Child Policy: Infants 0-3 years are not recommended. Child fare available for Children 4-15 years. Minimum of one supervising adult for every four children is required.
Traveler reviews
Waste of time
I’d love to tell you about the experience but unfortunately we turned up to find that the trip had been cancelled two days prior due to poor conditions. I received no communication other than notifications about where to meet and at what time. We went to the tour operator kiosk to find out what had happened and were told they’d notified Viator two days ago. Viator sent no cancellation email and made no effort to tell us not to travel. No refund offered either. A completely wasted morning out of the few we had available, having travelled from the UK. Won’t use Viator again and wouldn’t recommend them to anyone else.
LOVELY CUSTOMER SERVICE
We wish to say “thank you” to Martin who went over and beyond his required Customer Skills to assist us booking a whale watching trip for our family over the phone. He was obliging, efficient and accommodating in many ways with completing the purchase. There should be more Martins in the world. A real asset to Fantasea Ferries. Thanks so much. 😀
Whales non existent
Spend your money at your risk! Best thing to come out of this tour was the people I met... we saw 4-5 whales but they barely stuck their heads and tales out the water... and it was for less than a second. So the photo of their full bodies hoping out of the water on the viators tour photo is false advertisement. The most you'll see is their backs or tales slightly poking from out the water from a distance once every 20 minutes.
No whale in sight.
Unfortunately, I did not see a single whale, so it was a complete waste of time. For the money, I would have preferred to take the ferry to Manly and have a nice meal in a restaurant with my wife after a walk there.
Enjoyable
The guide was good and she was enthusiastic in talking about the whales. We got to see 3 whales but the ferry was too far from them. However, my husband and I clearly heard the sounds made by whales n that was a bonus.