Top Sydney Whale Watching

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.

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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Whale Sighting Guarantee

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.

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Whale Sighting Guarantee

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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.

Sydney Whale-Watching on EXTREME Speed Boat

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.

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Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $70

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 ORCA Small RIB

Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

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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.

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Sydney Whale Watching - 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

Sydney Whale Watching - 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

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from $65

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

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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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 OSPREY Speed Boat with canopy from SYD Harbour

Whale Watching on OSPREY Speed Boat with canopy from SYD Harbour

Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package - Sydney Harbour

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1 dayFree Cancellation

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Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Private Tour - Whales Guaranteed

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Whale & Sail - Whale Watching Cruise

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Per group

4 hours

Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

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from $110

The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks—but much of it remains hidden to visitors without tickets to a performance. This guided walking tour offers a closer look inside the UNESCO World Heritage–listed building, with access to spaces typically reserved for showgoers. As you explore, your guide shares entertaining stories about the venue’s design, history, and the productions that bring it to life.

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth wherever you like by hopping off the bus to explore. Experience the city’s most noteworthy attractions at your own pace.

Sydney and Bondi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Experience

Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Experience

3 hours

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from $74

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.

Private Luxury Intimate Whale Watching

Whale Watching & Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

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from $1,709

Per group

2 daysFree Cancellation

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

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from $93

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Craig_C, Jul 2026

Seeing from the inside is...

Seeing from the inside is worth the price. We walked around the Opera House our first night in Sydney, then decided about a week later to take the full tour, and it was money well spent. Seeing the unique structure from the inside and hearing the stories of the challenging construction process was a great add to our Sydney trip. Watching crews set up the stage for an upcoming opera while we heard the story of the acoustic materials chosen for the hall was an experience few get, and everyone should have at least once in their lives.

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

Tanya_M, Jul 2026

Whale whale whale

Easy boarding process. Wholesome breakfast and hot drinks. We saw several whales, including a mother and her playful calf and two male whales. During the tour a pleasant staff member discussed regional and whale facts through the overhead speaker. Sometimes the speaker was a bit patchy, but i understood what was being said. Clear directions on what side of the boat to load for whales. During the booking process, the company warns you several times that the waters can be rough. The boat has to travel far out of the harbor to see the whales. They recommend using seasickness medication in their notifications as well. There are several convenience stores along the pier, directly across from the boarding ramp, that sell the over the counter seasickness medications if you forget to buy some beforehand. Even during the tour, they recommend sitting in the back of the boat where the ride feels less rough if you are prone to be impacted by the waves. That and give the instructions to use the seasickness medication before departure because it doesn’t work if you are already sick. Bags are readily available if that fails. Wild animals are also unpredictable. I was happy with how many whales we saw. Further, I’m glad that the boat crew stayed a respectable distance away. We still saw plenty of tail breeches and the hump of the humpback.

Sydney Whale-Watching on EXTREME Speed Boat

JuLyn_T, Jul 2026

Great experience!

Exciting way to go whale watching! Was initially worried that I’d get sick (from someone with motion sickness) because of the speedboat’s bumpiness, but no one got ill. The guide was really keen to help us see the whales and was dedicated with sharing information about them. We got really close to the whales and they surfaced almost next to the boat! Overall would highly recommend!

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

Edward_O, Jul 2026

Once in a Lifetime Experience!

I highly recommend the Whale Tales Sydney Harbour whale watching experience. We went with the Cheeky Monkey boat crew of Jono (captain), Emily (whale biologist), and Alex (photographer extraordinaire). They were all very enthusiastic and we couldn't believe how many whales we saw. I would have been satisfied to see one or two. We saw several dozen – unusual, even for the expert crew. As part of the package, they send professional photos taken during the journey. It was a perfect memento from this once-in-a-lifetime memory!

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

paul_g, Jun 2026

Great experience, highly recommend to do!:)

It was GREAT! Loved the experience, all three of the aquarium, museum, and wildlife exhibit was amazing! You were able to interact with the animals as well as interact with the characters in the museum. It was like nothing I had ever done before, definitely a must do in Sydney..

Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

Carolyn_M, Jun 2026

Excellent activity to do in Sydney

We had a great day. The weather was great and we were lucky enough to see some whales. I felt the team were really committed to giving us a real opportunity to see as much as possible in our time. We were especially impressed with the commentary which was so informative and went away having learnt a lot of new things about whales.