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.

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Whale Sighting Guarantee

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

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.

Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit your choice of two, three or four of Sydney’s top attractions with the convenient and economical Sydney combo pass. Choose from a list of four options: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye or Madame Tussauds Sydney. The Sydney Tower Eye observation deck offers sweeping views over Sydney Harbour and the city. The zoo and aquariums feature an amazing array of native Australian wildlife. Pose for photos with life-like wax statues of your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds.

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

30 to 60 daysFree Cancellation

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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.

Private Luxury Intimate Whale Watching

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.

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Whale Watching & Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

2 daysFree Cancellation

Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package - Sydney Harbour

1 dayFree Cancellation

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

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.

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

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

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

Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Private Tour - up to 8 guests

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

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Mirela_S, Oct 2026

What an absolutely...

What an absolutely incredible experience! The highlight of our adventure was undoubtedly the amazing captain, whose skill, professionalism and determination made this trip truly unforgettable. Although the sea was quite choppy, he navigated the conditions brilliantly and made sure we had the opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Seeing the whales was simply breathtaking — a magical moment I will treasure forever! A huge thank you to our wonderful captain for going above and beyond to make this such a memorable experience. I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for something truly special. Absolutely worth it!

Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide

Jose_C, Oct 2026

Great tour to see the Blue Mountains

Awesome experience with an outstanding guide. Mark is knowledgeable, accomodating, and friendly. We book the tour with Anderson’s Tour through Vistor. Seems like a good, solid and well founded company. Blue Mountains is a must see! Short visit to Sydney Zoo to observed the aussoe animals only is a clever idea!

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

S_P, Oct 2026

It was a great experience...

It was a great experience watching whales in a sail boat. The weather was rough but the crew did everything to ensure that we are comfortable. The crew is very knowledgeable and patiently answered my child’s curious questions. Would definitely recommend this.

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

CYNTHIA_W, Oct 2026

Lots of whale sightings

Our group was lucky in that we saw a lot of activity from the whales. It was well worth the price paid. An added bonus was that we received an email link with pictures from our excursion. There are a number of great photos captured by the photographer. This service was provided for free. I highly recommend this tour.

Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

Melody_X, Sept 2026

Really enjoyed the whale...

Really enjoyed the whale watching trip! The crew were super friendly and the commentary was great. They also did a really good job moving and turning the boat around so everyone got a chance to see the whales, which we really appreciated. We had a great time and would definitely recommend it!

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..