Top Sydney Whale Watching

Cruise the ocean waters to look for humpback and southern right whales as they migrate between Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef. Your whale-watching experience starts from Sydney Harbour and heads to the open ocean on a custom-built catamaran with large viewing windows and spacious decks that provide excellent sightlines. Often, dolphins, seabirds, and other marine animals make an appearance during the whale-watching tour, which lasts a couple of hours.

from $100

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay

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Many whale-watching tours head straight into open water, but this cruise begins in Sydney Harbour, where you can enjoy breakfast or a barbecue lunch (depending on the option selected). After your meal, sail past sights such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge en route to the Pacific Ocean, in search of migrating humpback and southern right whales. A naturalist guide provides live commentary along the way, and helps you spot marine life.

from $61

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

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4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $75

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Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

Discover the joy of coming face to face with majestic humpback whales while cruising across the ocean on a sailing boat on this fun-filled tour from Sydney Harbour. Running between May and November, the annual whale migration is a sight to behold. This small-group sailing tour gives travelers the chance to cruise alongside these incredible creatures without noisy engines or megaphones, so you can enjoy an immersive and wild natural experience.

from $65

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Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $71

Price varies by group size

Combine sightseeing with wildlife spotting on this Sydney cruise that traverses the harbour and goes out to the open sea. Not only will you search for majestic humpback whales, you’ll also see the skyline and iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from the water. Enjoy the comfort of the spacious catamaran with indoor and outdoor seating and refreshments for purchase.

Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

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2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $64

During migration season, humpback whales travel the coastline around Sydney—but to maximize your chances of spotting them, you need to venture out into open water. On this express whale-watching cruise, sail past Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and into the open waters of the Pacific. Once out at sea, keep your eyes peeled as the crew helps you spot pods of whales swimming around the boat.

Sydney Whale Watching - 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

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Experience a close encounter with humpback whales—without having to leave the city—on this thrilling speedboat tour from Sydney. Hop on board the city’s fastest commercial ship and set off across Sydney Harbour, past landmarks such as Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Head out into the Tasman Sea, where you have the chance to spot whales swimming and playing in their natural habitat.

from $65

Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

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Seeing Sydney’s highlights from land often means crowds and limited viewpoints. A harbor cruise offers a more relaxed way to take it all in. Step aboard for a journey across Sydney Harbour, passing iconic landmarks alongside lesser-known sights such as hidden beaches and dramatic sandstone cliffs. As you cruise, enjoy uninterrupted views of the skyline and shoreline while listening to live commentary that brings the harbor’s history to life.

from $93

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

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1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $42

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Jump onboard Ocean Extreme's smallest most personal vessel for a unique boutique whale watching experience. This vessel has a capacity of only 12 passengers making it the smallest whale watching tour available in Sydney. Experience the thrill of whale watching on a small RIB, offering an intimate and exhilarating adventure that larger vessels can't match. Our high-speed boat ensures you reach prime whale-watching areas quickly, maximizing your time with these magnificent creatures. The tour is led by an experienced crew who provide informative commentary on the whales' behaviors and the marine environment. This unique combination of speed, comfort, and expert guidance ensures an unforgettable and immersive whale-watching experience.

Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB

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Journey to the heart of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney, including hotel pick-up. Kick-off your adventure seeing a koala or a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then enjoy a dramatic view of the Three Sisters rocks from Echo Point. After lunch (own expense), head to Scenic World to ride the Cableway, Skyway and Railway for unbeatable aerial views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Finish with a leisurely cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney’s Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.

from $100

Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $151

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Taronga Zoo & Whale Watching Cruise Combo - Sydney Harbour

1 dayFree Cancellation

from $97

Cruise Details • 2.5hr whale watching cruise on modern 24m catamaran with two levels of outside viewing areas. • Travel to the open ocean in under 35 minutes. Minimal time in the harbour, maximum time with whales. • Informative commentary is provided by experienced crew. • Free coffee & tea is available in the harbour & during suitable offshore conditions. • Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at an onboard bar. • Whales Guaranteed: If no whales are seen on the first cruise, a free return voucher is issued. Conditions apply. Departure Times • Darling Harbour – Aquarium Wharf: 9:45, 13:00 • Check Fare Harbor for cruise availability and departure times

Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Experience

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3 hours

from $75

Board a speed boat for one of the most exciting and most personal whale-watching experiences in Sydney. You will blast out of Sydney Harbour and offshore into the Tasman Sea on your search for these magnificent creatures. Once located you will have plenty of photo opportunities as you travel alongside the migrating pod. Aboard the the fastest commercial vessel in Sydney, you'll get to the whales quicker than ever before. The completely open design of the vessel, along with its low position in the water, offers the only unparalleled, unobstructed and up close whale-watching experience.

Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour

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Getting from Sydney to the Blue Mountains can be time-consuming if you’re relying on trains and local transport. This day tour connects the region’s highlights without wasting a second of your vacation time. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, experience the rides at Scenic World, and see native wildlife at either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo before returning with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River.

from $100

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Blue Mountains Deluxe Small Group All Inclusive with Local Guide

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

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$205

Price varies by group size

Sydney's busy roads can make sightseeing tricky. Skip city traffic and combine a ferry ride with admission to Taronga Zoo. Depart from Circular Quay and sail across Sydney Harbour, taking in panoramic views of the skyline along the way. At the zoo, spot koalas and kangaroos, along with wildlife from around the world. Your package includes round-trip ferry transfers, so getting back to the city center couldn't be easier.

Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour

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4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $59

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Whale Watching & Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

2 daysFree Cancellation

from $90

Whales of Sydney Sea Safari

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Amazing and awe inspiring private whale watching for you and up to 34 friends or family. You will view the giant humpback whales from the amazing deck space, custom wing stations and swim platform. Nature and adventure make this a truly unforgettable experience our vessel has an cabin, comfortable couches and custom built viewing areas. We can Pick you up and drop you off from many locations around Sydney Harbour, it is around a 2 1/2 Hour trip with a maximum of 34 passengers.

from $1,421

Per group

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Private Luxury Intimate Whale Watching

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

from $1,723

Per group

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Kathleen_J, Mar 2026

Great high-level tour of Sydney Opera House

Very well organized tour. Muster points were clearly marked. Tour guides spoke into a microphone transmitted to headsets on everyone, so it was easy to hear what they had to say. The tour covered the history and architecture of the Opera House and allowed us to go into each of the auditorium, which was really cool.

Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch

Sherilyn_R, Mar 2026

Excellent experience

So relaxing, and very informative we loved everything about our Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. The food was amazing there was something for everyone. Great value for money. Our cruise director was a height of information and so friendly. If you're in Sydney do yourself a favour and book a lunch cruise you will be glad you did. Wonderful experience!!

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

miranda_m, Mar 2026

Nice boat and even better views.

The boat was very nice and well taken care of. The cruise was longer than expected which was nice since it made it seem worth the money. I got to take a picture in the captain’s chair and the guide was full of info. Thankfully the day was beautiful and we had a nice time. The boat was huge and not crowded at all. We were able to walk around and get some good pictures.

Sydney Attractions Pass: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo and Madame Tussauds

Christopher_C, Mar 2026

Sydney fun days

While I considered the wax works as an attraction that would be an add-on , i must say we enjoyed this the most, the children had so much fun interacting with the figures . Each attraction had enjoyment and smiles onbthe childrens faces but above them all the was wax works

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

Ben_P, Nov 2025

Wonderful Day Out

We had a great day out for lunch and whale watching , the weather was not the best but all crew were absolutely fantastic to make sure everyone was comfortable and nothing was a problem. Devlin provided the commentary on the cruise and he was fantastic, my Wife said he had a lovely voice and could listen to him all day lol All the crew went over and beyond to make the cruise special. It was our 22nd wedding anniversary so it made it one to remember! Looking forward to booking another day cruise Big Thank You !!!

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

Sandra_D, Oct 2025

Whale of a time 🐋

Intimate, knowledgeable, professional, spectacular! Douglas and Sharon were amazing! Thankyou for a wonderful afternoon on your beautiful boat! We appreciate you inviting several pods of whales along too. Up close and personal. We highly highly recommend your company! Will be booking again next year along with family and friends , if you will have us

Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

ERIC_W, Jul 2025

Give this a go!

So professionally done! Efficient load on and load out. Well communicated what the expectations were to be. We had the pleasure of watching to separate pods of whales. The second was very active near the surface so we experienced a lot of tails, fins, humpback, blows and some belly rolls. Captain Blake and his team were informative, good natured and professional. Boats were in good condition. I would do it again!!!