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 within the same season
- 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.
- IMPORTANT: 20Jul-28Aug2026 the cruise departs Commissioner's Steps (not wheelchair accessible), due to NSW Maritime wharf upgrades.
Traveler reviews
Poor visibility given crowd volume
In comparison to previous whale watching experiences this one did not hold up. There was plenty of whale activity but the visibility was poor. Other companies will try move the boat around so that people on all sides have an opportunity to see and experience. On a boat where everyone sitting downstairs moved upstairs, everyone stood up and the boat faced the whales head on I have a camera reel of a lot of heads but not much in the way of whales.
was a little disappointed...
was a little disappointed that even though we saw whales (or rather part of it), it was viewed from over a 100 meters or more away. Felt like I needed a binoculars.
Great experience! We saw...
Great experience! We saw five whales. Very dependent on the day though, but a fabulous trip. Only thing is that they said there would be food and beverages to purchase on board, and wasn’t. Make sure to bring a water bottle and snacks for your trip just in case.
Mistimed cancellation.
Booked a journey to the experience. Advice was only open for cancellations within 1 hr of the book. While we travelled for up to 2hrs to have the experience. We had news the booking was cancelled due to weather and although we were on time couldn’t go because of weather cancellations. We regret the cancellation and refund request due to our travel plans were a timed event to no alternative booking availability.
Great tour!
Great whale watching tour! Saw some dolphins swimming along the boat and lots of whales! We were not lucky enough to see a whale breach, but we saw a lot of whales just at the surface, swimming, their fins, lots of them using their blow holes, and lots of their tails. The crew did a great job driving around to find the whales and even trying to get one to breach closer to us. Also, the views of Sydney from the boat are wonderful! Great boat staff.