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Whale Watching Sydney

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Sydney's Best Whale Watching Cruises

Unfortunately our season has come to an end, with cruises returning in 2025! Check back soon for pre-bookings.

Whale Watching Sydney offers one of the best whale watching experiences in Australia. Our passionate crew have over 25 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 Fantasea Avalon

Only $75.00
Circular Quay & Darling Habrour
Reach the open ocean in only 20min from Circular Quay. Watch whales in comfort from the seated sun deck, covered rear deck or air-conditioned internal saloon. Perfect for first time whale watchers.
Whale Watching, 3hr Discovery Cruise
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2.5hr Adventure Cruise
On Totally Wild

Only$95.00
Darling Harbour – Pier 26, Berth 3
The 2.5hr Adventure Cruise on Totally Wild departing from Darling Harbour is one of Sydney’s most thrilling high-speed whale watching experiences perfect for thrill seekers wanting an adrenaline rush.
Cruise and Stay with Capella

Family Moments Package
with Capella Sydney

From$850.00
Capella Sydney
We’re excited to partner with Capella Sydney to launch a package designed for families seeking a unique blend of luxury accommodation and adventure during the current whale-watching season.

Why cruise with us?

30 Years Experience

Full commentary from experienced Marine Naturalists or Scientists to guide you through the cruise.

Whale Guarantee

Get a free return trip if you don’t see whales on your first cruise.
How it works.

10-15min to the ocean

Don’t waste hours traveling to the whales and back. Minimal time in the harbour, maximum time with whales.

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Recent Whale Sightings

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2 days ago

That’s all for 2024 folks!

Whale season has come to an end, and what an incredible season it’s been. We want to thank every single person who joined us out on the Humpback Highway this year. We had some truly once in a lifetime moments with the whales! It brings us so much joy to be able to run these cruises and share the experiences with you.

A massive thank you also goes out to all of our dedicated crews. From the teams in the ticket offices, to the truly talented skippers and dedicated deck hands that make it possible to observe the whales and give you the best experience on the water.

To all of our regular customers, the photographers, and nature lovers, we appreciate all the passion you bring on board!

Let’s have a fantastic summer, and we’ll see you next season for the return of our beautiful Humpbacks! For now, and over the next few posts we’ll leave you with some of our favourite images from 2024! 🐋
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Thanks for sharing. Have a nice summer. From Gothenburg Sweden +0. Snow on the way!❄️❄️❄️

Thank you to you and crew...🥳🍾🍻 Photogs... 🫵🤘Love abound...🤩🥳 and Whales thanks for the flip nod... 👋👋🫶🤲👐🙌👏

6 days ago

Even though our whale season is coming to close this weekend - that doesn't mean that they're not out there, we're still seeing activity!

We saw a few pods of humpback whales throughout the day and a massive pod of Common dolphins we assumed to be 30-40 in the one pod and then later we were greeted with a pod of Bottlenose dolphins, and we managed to glimpse a mother and calf bottlenose dolphin in amongst the splashing chaos! 🐬

We were still seeing more humpback activity out there as we said goodbye and headed back into the harbor - like we said, it's not quite over yet!
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Those dolphins were busy today!

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2 weeks ago

We're still seeing some exhilarating sights from our blubbery friends out there! 🚀

As we left the heads, we were tracking 2 humpback whales then decided to look back North and we're sure glad we did. We saw a mother can calf breaching just up at North Head and decided to go have a look and on our way over there we were joined by a pod of Common Dolphins riding the waves with us! 🐬🐋
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2 weeks ago

That was epic!

We lost count of the breaches from this little calf, and again the show really came to a crescendo when mum decided to get involved! We even had a massive double head lunge right beside the boat! What a show!!!
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They’re great shots Jase I must get out there one day with youKB

Calvin Lam

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2 weeks ago

A beautiful time this morning, cruising along the coast with a mum and calf. it was a day for pectoral fins, with mum and calf giving us a big display near the cliffs, before we were joined by a pod of two more friendly humpbacks. They put on a show, slapping their fins on the water and almost sailing along, upside down! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Unbelievable! Its supposed to be getting quiet out there but that show this evening was incredible. A very playful calf gave us breach after breach, before mum joined in with a massive breach. We then saw the whales dive deep, before popping up right next to our boat for a very close encounter!

We only have until the 17th November before this season comes to an end, so join us soon for an adventure!
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Read our Whale Watching Blog

September 2024 Update – Orca Pod Spotted in Sydney

Orca have not been sighted in Sydney waters since 2018 near Botany Bay. While there was a sighting back in...

August 2024 Update – The Southern Migration Begins

Welcome to 2024 and the start of the whale watching season here in Sydney! It has been some time since...

July 2024 Update – Peak Season Surprises

As we roll into July, everyone here at Whale Watching Sydney is excited. The height of the Northern Migration for...

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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