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Whale Watching Sydney

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Sydney's Best Whale Watching Cruises

2025 cruises now on sale!

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
Early Bird Special
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Use code EARLYBIRD25 between 1 March to 30 April 2025.

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
Early Bird Special
Save 15%
Use code EARLYBIRD25 between 1 March to 30 April 2025.

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.

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.

My NRMA Members Save 20% on
select Whale Watching Cruises

My NRMA Members Save 20% on select Whale Watching Cruises

Recent Whale Sightings

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Who doesn’t love a mighty head lunge?!

Humpback whales have some incredible behavioural displays, and when they launch their heads right up out the water to take a good look at us it’s very exciting!

Join us from 17th May to see some of the best whale watching action, it’s just 15 minutes ride from Circular Quay to the open ocean!

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2 days ago

Who doesn’t love a mighty head lunge?!

Humpback whales have some incredible behavioural displays, and when they launch their heads right up out the water to take a good look at us it’s very exciting!

Join us from 17th May to see some of the best whale watching action, it’s just 15 minutes ride from Circular Quay to the open ocean!

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Happy Easter weekend to everyone!

Less than a month to go before the Humpback Highway  is open for action again. We’re hoping the 2025 season will be amazing! 🚀🐋

Who will be joining us?

Discounts still available with code EARLYBIRD25
3 days ago

Happy Easter weekend to everyone!

Less than a month to go before the Humpback Highway is open for action again. We’re hoping the 2025 season will be amazing! 🚀🐋

Who will be joining us?

Discounts still available with code EARLYBIRD25
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Have you ever wanted to get close to a Humpback Whale? 

We get some amazing encounters on the Humpback Highway, and we hope this season will be no different! It’s a behaviour called Mugging, which is just as incredible as those breaches we see and sometimes even more mind blowing. 

Get a discount with us using code EARLYBIRD25 to save up to 15% at check out.
6 days ago

Have you ever wanted to get close to a Humpback Whale?

We get some amazing encounters on the Humpback Highway, and we hope this season will be no different! It’s a behaviour called Mugging, which is just as incredible as those breaches we see and sometimes even more mind blowing.

Get a discount with us using code EARLYBIRD25 to save up to 15% at check out.
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How many breaches do you think we’ll be lucky enough to see this season?

We’re lucky enough to get to see some incredible displays of all kinds of behaviour from the whales on our cruises, but nothing beats the heart stopping surprise of a big breach! 

We hope you can join us!
7 days ago

How many breaches do you think we’ll be lucky enough to see this season?

We’re lucky enough to get to see some incredible displays of all kinds of behaviour from the whales on our cruises, but nothing beats the heart stopping surprise of a big breach!

We hope you can join us!
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We really cannot wait!! 🐋

Only a few more weeks to go until the Humpback Highway starts to get its incredible stream of traffic!

Our Humpback friends will be on their way North to the summer breeding grounds, and we’ll be ready wish them a safe journey from the comfort of our boats from 17th May! 

Join us for what we expect to be some incredible adventures on the ocean!
1 week ago

We really cannot wait!! 🐋

Only a few more weeks to go until the Humpback Highway starts to get its incredible stream of traffic!

Our Humpback friends will be on their way North to the summer breeding grounds, and we’ll be ready wish them a safe journey from the comfort of our boats from 17th May!

Join us for what we expect to be some incredible adventures on the ocean!
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Biddy Bawden 100% we are doing it

この時季のHampbackにしては痩せてますね!

How lucky are we?

Where else in the world can you be so lucky to explore such an amazing city, and within a short boat ride be among one of the largest Humpback Whale populations on earth?

Come and join us on the water from 17th May, and get a discount on your ticket with code: EARLYBIRD25
2 weeks ago

How lucky are we?

Where else in the world can you be so lucky to explore such an amazing city, and within a short boat ride be among one of the largest Humpback Whale populations on earth?

Come and join us on the water from 17th May, and get a discount on your ticket with code: EARLYBIRD25
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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

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which our business operates. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.