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
Wonderful
Beautiful experience, great guide and lovely afternoon
Great morning activity
The guide was very knowledgeable and the whales WOW. It was an amazing experience and fantastic to see them in their natural habitat
Fantastic whale watching
This is a fantastic trip. We were lucky enough to see lots of whale sightings. The Guide was really knowledgeable and the boat very comfortable, not over crowded and everyone got to see the wonderful whales. Highly recommend this company and trip.
Whale watching
The captain cook crew were very knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was fantastic. We waited for so much time to watch the whales and even went to different locations to spot them. A must do activity!
Sea conditions too rough although we did see some whales
Our initial booking was cancelled due to weather conditions, but the rescheduled trip wasn't really any better and I think it was questionable if that should have gone ahead. If a good percentage of the passengers were sick, the conditions were probably too rough? We did see some whales from a distance with a couple of tail splashes, although when the sea is so rough they are difficult to see due to the white-top on the waves. The audio was also broken so it was very hard to hear what the guide was saying, even when they came up to the ourside deck in the rain. While I understand trips of this nature are very much dependant on external factors, we've been on better whale watching tours.