Whale Sightings

Manly Fast Ferry

Manly Fast Ferry

Manly Fast Ferry is an Australian, family-owned and operated company. Our aim is to provide a safe, reliable and viable fast ferry commuter service for the people of Manly and the Northern Beaches.

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Whale Watching

Whale Watching Sydney

Come watch the whales on the largest and most comfortable vessel two times daily from Sydney Harbour Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. Whale watching is a great winter experience, come join us for a great day out on the ocean with the whales!

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Harbour Hopper

Sydney Harbour Eco Hopper

The Sydney Harbour Eco Hopper operates services between Manly, Q-Station, Watson's Bay, Taronga Zoo, Milson's Point/Luna Park, Circular Quay and Darling Harbour seven days per week.

Tickets are valid for 24 hours from the time of issue. This ticket allows the passenger to hop on and off as many times as you wish within a 24 hour period

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New Years Eve Cruise

New Years Eve Cruise

New Years Eve on Sydney harbour is the best place to avoid the crowds and enjoy the best of the fireworks and all the night has to offer. Join us as we cruise around the harbour in the Parade of Lights or anchor in a prime position on the Harbour.

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Sydney To Hobart

Boxing Day - Sydney to Hobart

Boxing Day cruise on Sydney Harbour with Bass & Flinders is unique, we are the only large vessel to watch the Sydney to Hobart Race start and follow the fleet down the coast

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Australia Day

Australia Day - Harbour Cruises

Come aboard Bass & Flinders Cruises, get into the spirit and celebrate our nations national day both on Sydney Harbour and Botany bay.

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Whale Activities Explained

B - Breach

The whale is jumping out of the water, sometimes clearing it completely. Very spectacular!
HL - Head Lunge

Similar to a breach, but without the rotation slamming their heads down, landing chin first.
TS - Tail Slap/Swipe

Quite an explosive move throwing its tail stock around or slapping its tail on the surface
FD - Fluke Up Dive

A fluke up dive is when a whale is lifting its tail out of the water when it dives down
M - Mugging

A whale is mugging the boat when it comes right up to us to have a closer look. We cant manouvre during that time.
SH - Spy Hop

A curious move, slowly lifting its head out of the water to have a look around. Usually happens during a mugging.
PF - Pectoral Slap

The whale is slapping its very long pectoral fin on the waters surface. usually the whale rolls on its back.
F - Feeding

Very rarely seen off the coast of Sydney, but does occasionally happen.

About Our Sightings Page

We update our sightings page daily with a picture from each sighting so you get a good idea of how our cruise has been. Also have a look at our facebook page which can feature photo albums and videos of each cruise. Our success rate is close to 100%.

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