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Whale Watching Sydney

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Sydney's Best Whale Watching Cruises

The 2025 whale watching season has now started

Whale Watching Sydney offers one of the best whale watching experiences in Australia. Our passionate crew have over 30 years of experience aboard our custom-built fleet of vessels, which means you’ll be in good hands to see nature’s beauty with your very eyes.

Whale Watching, 2hr Express Cruise
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2hr Express Cruise
On Ocean Dreaming II

Only $85.00
Circular Quay, Wharf 6
Our most popular whale watching cruise, reaching the open ocean in 15min. Watch whales across three viewing decks on the best whale watching boat in Sydney.
Whale Watching, 2hr Express Cruise
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2.5hr Discovery Cruise
on Fantasea Avalon

Only $85.00
Darling Harbour, Aquarium Wharf
Departing from Darling Harbour, cruise the open ocean in comfort from the seated sun deck, covered rear deck or climate-controlled cabin on Fantasea Avalon.
Whale Watching, 2hr Express Cruise
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2.5hr Adventure Cruise
On Totally Wild

Only $99.00
Darling Harbour – Pier 26, Berth 3
Sydney’s most thrilling, high-speed whale watching experience onboard our custom-built rescue vessel, Totally Wild! Perfect for thrill seekers wanting an adrenaline rush.
Whale Watching, 3hr Discovery Cruise
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Central Coast
Whale Watching

Only$95.00
Palm Beach & Ettalong Beach (Free Transfer)
No need to travel into Sydney for your whale watching cruise with local departures from the Central Coast at Palm Beach and Ettalong Beach (Free transfer). On weekends during school holidays.
Cruise and Stay with Capella

Family Moments Package
with Capella Sydney

From$850.00
Capella Sydney
We’re excited to partner with Capella Sydney to launch a package designed for families seeking a unique blend of luxury accommodation and adventure during the current whale-watching season.

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Most Recent Whale Sightings

Photos taken by our onboard photographers
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Posted 3 days ago

Whales and the Sydney Skyline, what’s not to love?
Our afternoon cruise had a stunning sunset with multiple pods all calmly heading North. We were treated to a close encounter right as we turned to head home and couldn’t be more grateful!

See you tomorrow whales!

#whales #sydney #whalewatchingsydney #humpbackwhales
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Amazing being able to see whales 🐳 in the Harbour 😊

Christine Dwyer

Posted 3 days ago

A day for some very exciting Fluke action! Our first cruise of the day found a very busy patch of the Tasman Sea, with Whales in all directions. We got incredible tail throws and some slapping on the surface from one whale, and some beautiful cruising with another pod.

We’re heading back out again now, and let’s hope for even more amazing behaviours from these beautiful whales!

#humpbackwhale #whalewatching #whalewatchingsydney #sydney #whales
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Posted 4 days ago

Very high traffic on the Humpback Highway today! Pods of whales everywhere. They all seemed to be making the most of the big swell and wind pushing up from the South, as they were all keeping their heads down and pushing North very quickly! It was amazing to see so many around and it makes us incredibly happy to see our whales thriving and looking healthy on the long trip! ... See MoreSee Less

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Let's hope no more end up getting tangled in shark nets like the other couple haveπŸ˜₯

How can we track where they are so we can whale watch?

Amy Chiew

Dani Hayes

We saw some jumpy humpbacks on our 12pm cruise! πŸš€πŸ‹

Only 25 minutes into our cruise we found a pod of 2 adult humpbacks heading North. We counted at least near 20 breaches + the tail throws as an added bonus.

Hope you had an amazing long weekend.
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Posted 5 days ago

We saw some jumpy humpbacks on our 12pm cruise! πŸš€πŸ‹

Only 25 minutes into our cruise we found a pod of 2 adult humpbacks heading North. We counted at least near 20 breaches + the tail throws as an added bonus.

Hope you had an amazing long weekend.
We're running 7-days a week, so please don't hesitate to join us out there!
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Cameron Toms i hope this is us on Saturday 😍😍😍😍😍😍

Posted 6 days ago

Some fantastic action on the Tasman Sea today! Lots of whales, including some fast moving pods making their way up North, we had some amazing behaviour with a few massive tail throws!

We’ll be out again tomorrow and can’t wait to see what the day brings!

We’ll be out again tomorrow and can’t wait to see what we can find!
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Was amazing, me and my partner went with bubbles last year about 15 times and first time this year was great loved seeing the dolphins to!! πŸ’•

Posted 1 week ago

Wow! What an afternoon and what a day it's been on the Tasman Sea!

We had a pod of two humpbacks over 1 kilometre off Manly this afternoon and what an energetic pair we had swimming by us + what a treat that sunset was! β˜€
Started with some tail slapping which resulted in multiple breaches from both whales, each taking their turn at crashing in the waves πŸš€πŸš€

We still have openings for this weekend's cruises, so we hope to see you out there to catch our humpback mates on their Northern migration.
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Pretty cool indeed! The humpback whales are so energetic πŸš€

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Why cruise with us?

30 Years Experience

Full commentary from experienced Marine Naturalists or Scientists to guide you through the cruise.

Whale Guarantee

If you don’t see whales on your first whale watching cruise you can come back again for free!

15-20min to the ocean

Don’t waste hours traveling to the whales and back. Minimal time in the harbour, maximum time with whales.

Read our Whale Watching Blog

Written by our onboard photographers

Whale Watching Season 2025 Has Begun!

After weeks of preparation, our team was eager to get back out on the water, and the very first trip...

September 2024 Update – Orca Pod Spotted in Sydney

Orca have not been sighted in Sydney waters since 2018 near Botany Bay. While there was a sighting back in...

August 2024 Update – The Southern Migration Begins

Welcome to 2024 and the start of the whale watching season here in Sydney! It has been some time since...

Testimonials

  • My experience was amazing I say Whales breaching it was fantastic. And the crew on the boat made my experiences a great and safe place to be.

    OnAir551973
    Aug. 2023
  • Weather was a bit miserable, but the boat made it comfortable. The crew had their finger on the pulse out there and when whales were spotted by a sister boat, we were taken quickly to a perfect viewing spot. The whales repeatedly breached, including a double breach from the pair. We got great photos and finished the voyage pumped.

    Windy Miller
    Jul. 2023
  • The boat, crew and overall experience was fabulous! Whales were promised and wow we were blown away, we can’t believe that we saw whales breaching and tail slapping so close we felt at times we could almost touch them.
    This crew have perfected the tour with an onboard Marine Biologist and happy, easygoing but safe attitude.

    Deborah J
    Jul.2023
  • Went Whale Watching with my teen and we both loved it! if you are in Sydney between May/November and you check weather/sea conditions, GO! You are not going to be disappointed!

    Kikka1931
    Dec.2023
  • Once we got out of the Harbor, we started seeing whales. They were jumping and feeding and just cruising along side the boat!! The crew were all super friendly and helpful and kept the trip fun and interesting.

    BigMo
    Dec. 2023
  • Whale Watching Sydney. Another excellent trip with lots of whales observed. If you book online suggest you tick the extra option for getting the professional photos. Good commentary on what you are seeing

    AsiaDavies
    Oct. 2023
  • Must to do with kids. Amazing experience with kids. Must to do if in Sydney. There is big difference watching whale compared to other animals as the shear size of whale and they move is magnificent.

    mayanksaksena1
    Oct. 2023
  • Never thought in my whole life I would see whales so close . Commentator excellent with information and keeping us up to date with sightings and explanations .Β  A Fantastic exceptional trip .

    733doctor
    Sep. 2023

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