Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package - Sydney Harbour
Sydney, Australia
- 1 day (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make the most of a day in Sydney by combining wildlife encounters and harbour views in one easy itinerary—without organizing separate tickets or transport. Start with a whale-watching cruise featuring live commentary, then visit Taronga Zoo to see native Australian species up close. Finally, relax on a scenic ferry ride back across Sydney Harbour, taking in skyline views along the way.
- Prebooking ensures your spot at the popular zoo
- Enjoy a variety of activities on one convenient tour
- Learn about and look for humpback and southern right whales
- Relax with convenient start and end to tour at Circular Quay
What's Included
- Morning Whale Watching Cruise with live commentary
- Taronga Zoo Entry
- Ferry from the Zoo to the City
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Circular Quay Wharf 6Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Please check in 30-minutes prior at the ticket office, Circular Quay Wharf 6.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:30 am
Ticket Redemption Point
Circular Quay Wharf 6, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
What To Expect
1
Taronga Zoo
2
Sydney Harbour Bridge
3
Sydney Opera House
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- If you are susceptible to travel sickness, please bring the relevant medication
- Whale Guarantee: If a whale is not sighted during your cruise, you'll be given the opportunity to cruise again for free
- All travel must be completed within the same day.
- Whale Watching Child Policy: Infants 0-3 years are not recommended. Child fare available for Children 4-15 years. Minimum of one supervising adult for every four children is required.
- Not recommended for children under 4 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Make sure you wear a sweater or light jacket and a hat, it gets cold but the sun beats down on your head. Take a bottle of water too. We saw lots of ‘ blow holes, tails and small breeches from the whales, we even got “mugged” by one of the younger humpback whales. We also saw some playful dolphins that were jumping right out of the water.
The tour guide was very informative and the captain made sure to keep moving the boat in the direction of the whales. GREAT experience!!!
Reviews
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We had a good time and actually saw some whales up close. We really enjoyed time spent at the zoo, too. It's a little steep in places, so be prepared.
No offence but the whole family got seacick. Only buy this tour if you're ready to walk away from it. If the organizer says the water is rough, just walk away. More than half the passengers got sick. We did not enjoy seeing the wjales. :(
The team were very well organised and welcoming. We felt safe throughout the day and were greatly entertained
Bring sun screen or a hat! We saw a lot of whale activity. A mother and calf, a full breach and a tail. Lots of fun!
The Taronga Zoo is awesome. Lots of character and animals. Also lots of steps and hills so be prepared to climb! Beautiful views of the harbor.
Seas were very rough and many passengers got very seasick! This really ruined the entire day.
Yes, we saw whales. Yes, the Taronga Zoo was impressive. But, after repeatedly tossing my cookies, my entire day was wrecked.
Make sure you wear a sweater or light jacket and a hat, it gets cold but the sun beats down on your head. Take a bottle of water too. We saw lots of ‘ blow holes, tails and small breeches from the whales, we even got “mugged” by one of the younger humpback whales. We also saw some playful dolphins that were jumping right out of the water.
The tour guide was very informative and the captain made sure to keep moving the boat in the direction of the whales. GREAT experience!!!
This was a great day trip - spending the morning on a boat, experiencing majestic whales, and the afternoon at Taronga Zoo. The activity was well organized, easy to find and flexible to manage. Bring plenty of sunscreen!
We went there as a family and enjoyed it alot. We spotted the wheal and dolphins as well. The location for the of the boat was easy to reach from our hottel
We saw whales almost immediately after leaving the harbor! We followed a jumping calf and mom for a good 30min, getting some great photos and good commentary throughout. Fantastic experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hi Roydon,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an exciting experience spotting whales shortly after leaving the harbor. It’s fantastic that you were able to capture great photos while enjoying our commentary.
Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures in the future!
Best regards,
Captain Cook Cruises
Excellent experience. Managed to catch some whales up close, was definitely a spectacular sight.
The Taronga zoo is amazing too, with their native animals. Worth the visit!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi ONG,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular sight of the whales up close and had an excellent time. It's also great to know that your visit to Taronga Zoo was equally amazing and worth the trip.
We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure.
Best regards,
Captain Cook Cruises Team
We could see the whales and the trip was very nice and the weather was also good. The guide has clear ideas about where and what time the whales will see.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the whale-watching trip and that the weather was in your favor. It's great to know that our guide's knowledge helped make your experience even better. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure.
Best regards,
Captain Cook Cruises Team
We saw the whales, and a lot of animals never seen before. Crews are friendly. Captain Cook very good.
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