Whale Watching Sydney
Highlights
- Embark on a 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise from Darling Harbour, enjoying breathtaking views of humpback whales and marine life.
- Experience high-speed thrills on the 2-hour Adventure Cruise, designed for those seeking an intimate wildlife encounter.
- Sail on the popular 2-hour Express Cruise, combining comfort and excitement while spotting majestic whales in their natural habitat.
- Trust the passionate crew with over 30 years of experience, ensuring a memorable whale watching adventure in Sydney's stunning waters.
Whale Watching Sydney offers one of the best whale watching experiences in Australia. Their passionate crew have over 30 years of experience aboard their fleet of custom-built whale watching vessels, which means you’ll be in good hands to see nature’s beauty with your very eyes.
Daily cruises depart from Darling Harbour and Circular Quay from mid-May to the end of November each year. They also offer a 99% percent success rate with whales guaranteed or a free return cruise.
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2.5 hour Discovery Cruise
Departing from Darling Harbour, jump on board the 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise on Fantasea Avalon.
Whale Watching Sydney’s 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise is designed to give you the best value cruise for your money, combining speed, comfort, and breathtaking views of humpback whales (and other sea creatures) in their natural habitat.
Departing from Darling Harbour, you’ll reach the open ocean in just 25 minutes to explore Fantasea Avalon. Watch whales in comfort from the seated sun deck, covered rear deck or climate-controlled cabin.
The expert crew and onboard guides will get you to the best spots to see whales, as well as commentate on their behaviour and give you insights and facts about these amazing creatures.
2-hour Adventure Cruise
The two-hour Adventure Cruise is one of Australia’s most thrilling, high-speed whale-watching experiences.
This cruise is for thrill seekers! Jump on board the nimble Totally Wild for one of the most intimate wildlife experiences you’ll have.
Purpose-built for whale watching, Totally Wild was designed to replicate an offshore rescue vessel with powerful engines, rigid hull and high-back seats to provide safety, comfort, and speed. This unique design makes you feel like you’re right on the water as we travel at top-speed on the open ocean.
Totally Wild only holds up to 27 passengers, making this one of the most intimate whale-watching experiences in Sydney.
2hr Express Cruise
Experience Sydney’s most popular whale watching adventure – our 2-hour Express Cruise.
Whale Watching Sydney’s 2-hour Express Cruise is designed for those who want an exciting and time-efficient journey, combining speed, comfort, and breath-taking views of humpback whales (and other sea creatures) in their natural habitat.
Departing conveniently from Circular Quay, you’ll reach the open ocean in just 15 minutes to explore on the best whale watching vessel in Sydney, Ocean Dreaming II. Boasting three viewing decks and ample space inside and out, you’ll always have a good view of the water.
Our expert crew and on board guides will get you in the best spots to see whales, as well as commentate on their behaviour and give you insights and facts about these amazing creatures.
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