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The best whale watching boat in Sydney, Ocean Dreaming II
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2hr Express Cruise
On Ocean Dreaming II

Only $85.00
Circular Quay
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, Ocean Dreaming II.
whale breaching off the coast of Sydney Harbour
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2.5hr Discovery Cruise
on Fantasea Avalon

Only $85.00
Darling Harbour
Departing from Darling Harbour, cruise the open ocean in search of whales on Fantasea Avalon. Watch whales in comfort from the seated sun deck, covered rear deck or climate-controlled cabin.
Whale Watching, 3hr Discovery Cruise
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2hr Adventure Cruise
On Totally Wild

Only $95.00
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?

15-20min to the ocean

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

30 Years Experience

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

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Get a free return trip if you don’t see whales on your first cruise.
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Recent Whale Sightings

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Posted 5 hours ago

We lucked out on our 3pm cruise 🚀

We had lift off from a Humpback calf frolicking in the increasing swell. It was worthwhile getting amongst the heavy swell to see that amazing show!

Although the season is close to an end, it really isn't quite over yet!

#humpbackwhale #australia #humpback #whale #sydney #whalewatching
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Posted 1 day ago

What a show!!! 🚀🚀🚀

We can hardly believe that after such a quiet day yesterday, we had one whale on our midday cruise that decided it was time to party! We can only guess as we lost count, but with think we had over 50 breaches!Wow!!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #humpbackwhale #breachingwhales #fantasea #ocean #wildlife
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Exceptionally tricky spotting today out on the Tasman. The whales had their heads down and only came to say hello very briefly! It’s definitely getting closer to the end of the season so we can’t recommend getting out on the ocean with us sooner rather than later, for your chance to see these animals before they finish their great annual migration. it’ll be another six months before we see them again! 

Here’s a photo from just two days ago, when keeping your head down was the opposite of what this adorable mum and calf pair had in mind!!

#whalewatching #whalewatchingsydney #humpbackwhale #whales #humpbackhighway
Posted 2 days ago

Exceptionally tricky spotting today out on the Tasman. The whales had their heads down and only came to say hello very briefly! It’s definitely getting closer to the end of the season so we can’t recommend getting out on the ocean with us sooner rather than later, for your chance to see these animals before they finish their great annual migration. it’ll be another six months before we see them again!

Here’s a photo from just two days ago, when keeping your head down was the opposite of what this adorable mum and calf pair had in mind!!

#whalewatching #whalewatchingsydney #humpbackwhale #whales #humpbackhighway
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Posted 3 days ago

Well our midday Express cruise got lucky today! It was cetacean party on the humpback Highway!! We found a pod of 7 large whales heading North, very strange for this time of the season! They were then joined by a huge pod of bottlenose dolphins that’s buzzed past the boat again and again! It was incredible!!

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Was it a competition pod. Ie, 6 males giving chase to a female? Comp pods go all over the place at speed.

The whales have been flying today!

Each of our express trips had whales breaching as best they could, the last trip had some action from a pod of three, the calf got completely out the water while mum and escort decided to get involved with some huge breaches and head lunges!!

#whalewatching #whalewatchingsydney #whales #humpbackwhale #humpbacksImage attachmentImage attachment
Posted 4 days ago

The whales have been flying today!

Each of our express trips had whales breaching as best they could, the last trip had some action from a pod of three, the calf got completely out the water while mum and escort decided to get involved with some huge breaches and head lunges!!

#whalewatching #whalewatchingsydney #whales #humpbackwhale #humpbacks
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What a beautiful sight. Are they still going north, or on their way back up with their new calves (I guess? ).

Sensational 👏

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Posted 4 days ago

Beautiful big breach! This afternoon’s cruise found a pod of three just outside the heads, after a quick breach from the calf everything went quiet until until one of the adults gave us a huge breach right beside Sydney’s stunning sandstone cliffs. We’ve been very lucky today!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #sydney #whales #humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
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