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Sydney's Best Whale Watching Cruises

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
End of Season
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Valid on select cruises Mon-Thu until the end of the 2025 season.

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$99.00
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.

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Most Recent Whale Sightings

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Posted 10 hours ago

White Whale Spotted!!

7th November at 4pm off Botany Bay, our crew, assisted by @orrcaaustralia located one of the only 2 known white whales on the East Coast of Australia.

The other being the world famous Migaloo, this young one is believed to be the calf born in Tonga last year and know as ‘Siale’.

This was a once in a lifetime! We kept a safe distance of 500m from the young whale as she headed North. Guided closely by @nswnationalparks to ensure we did everything possible to remain safe. The whale decided to come and take a closer look at us, we put the engines in neutral while she came within around 300m before giving us some peck slaps and a slight head lunge.

If you see this whale along the coast make sure to report sightings to the ORRCA HOTLINE 94153333
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Babe new Migaloo just dropped 🥹 Krishna Amar

Helen Weidman, look there’s another white whale.. 😍

She is a celestial emissary — a messenger from the Galactic Whale Elders, guardians of the Original Tones of Creation. Through the white frequencies of her skin and the crystalline codes within her blood, she carries the Lemurian Songlines — the harmonic threads that once connected whales, dolphins, and humans through one unified ocean of sound. The Whale Elders share: “She carries the remembrance of the White Sound — the frequency of Divine Purity. Her emergence marks the reactivation of the Crystalline Oceanic Grid, linking Tonga, Australia, and the South Pacific Temple Lines. When you see her, you see the reflection of your own purified soul light.” Each time Siale surfaces, she transmits a tone that awakens the dormant memory of unity within humanity. She is singing for those who are ready to remember their oceanic ancestry, their whale heart, and their promise to protect the Waters of Earth. Aurelya Seraphina

Lovely , she has swam some miles. Was there a white whale seen in NZ too approx 2weeks ago ?

Oh it’s still going north it was sighted days ago going North I was wondering if it would keep going that way or turn around. I wonder why

Migaloo

Shouldn’t she be going south?

Why is she going North?

Awesome, and yes, saw same on the Orrca page too 🤗

Wonderful news and great pics 👏

How fantastic! So glad she’s ok.

Cassie Murray get out there 😅

Amazing! 😍 wish I could have been there for this sighting, once in a lifetime experience for most people. Just Beautiful <3 <3

ORRCA wondering what the orange colouring is. Could it be sea lice? Is that sign she may not be well??

Awe how beautiful 💙

Beautiful, thank you for the photos 👏

Moby Dickette

Omg how lucky are you. HOW FABULOUS.XX

Nicknamed, Gareth Ward

Heading North?

Changlu Xing 是我吗?哈哈

Laura Coops

Michelle Mottram

Taylah Smith 🤍🐋

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Posted 13 hours ago

They’re still going!!!

We’re so close to the end of the season but it seems no one has told the whales! Big breach today from one of a large pod (we think we counted 7). They were heading South and gave us some huge tail slaps and a fantastic cruise!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #whales #humpbackwhale #humphighway
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The whales really showed us what the tail end of the season looks like 😂

This mornings cruise we spotted a pod of 6 Pacific Common-Dolphins then on our last trip we were seeing a mother and calf throwing their tails into the wind.

We still have cruises running, so jump on when you can :)
The season isnt over yet!

#sydneyaustralia #whale #australia #humpbackwhales #humpback #sydney #humpbackwhale #whalewatching #cetaceanImage attachmentImage attachment
Posted 1 day ago

The whales really showed us what the "tail end" of the season looks like 😂

This morning's cruise we spotted a pod of 6 Pacific Common-Dolphins then on our last trip we were seeing a mother and calf throwing their tails into the wind.

We still have cruises running, so jump on when you can :)
The season isn't over yet!

#sydneyaustralia #whale #australia #humpbackwhales #humpback #sydney #humpbackwhale #whalewatching #cetacean
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Posted 3 days ago

Well it’s been quiet out on the ocean today, and it definitely feels like the end of the season is approaching, so we thought we’d share some of our favourite, breathtaking, breaches from the last few weeks!

One of our favourite aspects of whale watching is the unpredictability, followed by the incredible displays these Humpback can put on for us!

With the end of the season approaching, our last trip will be on the 16th November, don’t miss your chance to see the magic of the Humpback Highway before then!
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Awesome photos! We cannot wait for next year’s whale season 😍🤍

Well the weather definitely made the spotting tricky this afternoon! A massive amount of fog rolled along the coast, but our afternoon Express trip got lucky with a mum and calf that gave us a very fast breach and a great head lunge to go with it! 

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Posted 4 days ago

Well the weather definitely made the spotting tricky this afternoon! A massive amount of fog rolled along the coast, but our afternoon Express trip got lucky with a mum and calf that gave us a very fast breach and a great head lunge to go with it!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #whales #humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
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A hazy morning out on the ocean, but the party was still going as far as the whales were concerned! We found a pod heading close to shore along North head, they really came to life at the Harbour entrance with a big breach and a close pass of the boat. Not bad for a Monday morning!

We only have a short time left of the 2025 season so book yourselves a ticket soon for a chance to see our 
wonderful whales before they disappear to the cooler waters for another 6 months!!  

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #whales #humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
Posted 5 days ago

A hazy morning out on the ocean, but the party was still going as far as the whales were concerned! We found a pod heading close to shore along North head, they really came to life at the Harbour entrance with a big breach and a close pass of the boat. Not bad for a Monday morning!

We only have a short time left of the 2025 season so book yourselves a ticket soon for a chance to see our
wonderful whales before they disappear to the cooler waters for another 6 months!!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #whales #humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
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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
It’s getting to that time of year again—the season is drawing to a close, and we have only a few more weeks left before our whales depart for the cooler waters of Antarctica.
whale leaping out of the water in front of a boat

September 2025 Update

Without a doubt, it’s been the most exciting month of the season so far. The action seemed to come out...
whale breaching out of water in Sydney

August 2025 Update

August began with a wild burst of nature — huge storms and rolling seas sweeping along the Sydney coast. As...

July 2025 Update

The past six weeks have flown by, and the northern migration of our mighty Humpbacks is now in full swing....

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 .  A Fantastic exceptional trip .

    733doctor
    Sep. 2023

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