All aboard as we set sail out through Sydney Heads to find pods of breathtaking humpback whales as they journey on their northern and southern migrations. Enjoy this tour with fascinating commentary and a breakfast or lunch option!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Optional audio guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- See the exhilarating sight of whales breaching the water
- Learn interesting facts about whales and their habitat
- Enjoy either a hot breakfast or BBQ lunch, depending on which option you choose, as you cruise down the harbour on your way to see the whales
Full description
Make your way to Circular Quay to board your whale-watching vessel. Numbers are restricted on this whale-watching cruise, allowing for ample elbow room in the cabin and on the outside decks of your boat.
You have the choice of two options on this cruise which will allow you to enjoy the whales with ultimate comfort and a delicious meal! Every day the cruise with lunch is available and on the weekends whales with brekky is an option! Seeing these giant mammals of the sea has the ability to change your whole view on life. The gracefulness, the peacefulness, the playfulness, the curiosity, the showmanship and the awesome power of a humpback whale is something everyone should witness in their lifetime.
Whale watching is an exhilarating adventure - seeing these incredible creatures frolicking and swimming in the ocean is an awe-inspiring treat that you will remember forever! Breaching, tail slaps, spy hopping, fluke dives and peduncle throws are all some of the great moves you may see from the whales on their migrations. The whale population is increasing each year and and this year there are 30,000+ whales expected to migrate past Sydney. Whale watching season runs from May to November. From May to August, the whales are on their Northern migration to Tropical North Queensland and then from mid August to November, they're on their southern migration back to the Antarctic along with their new born calves - the little calves are just gorgeous!
Includes
- Whale watching cruise
- Amazing commentary
- Plenty of space on board
- Lunch or breakfast (depending on option chosen)
- Hotel pick-up
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- Please note that every trip is different and whale sightings cannot be guaranteed, as these are wild animals in their natural habitat
- Please note any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Subject to favorable weather conditions - if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please dress appropriately with comfortable shoes and warm clothing depending on the weather
- Please bring a camera, sun protection and motion sickness tablets if required
- Sample menu for lunch option:
- BBQ (gluten free)
- Princess chicken fillet, marinated in special spice mix
- Traditional Aussie beef sausage with bush tomato and onion gravy
- Chef's Galley (gluten free)
- Vietnamese rice noodles with cucumber, basil, baby carrot and nahm jim dressing
- Skippers Choice hot potato dish of the day (vegetarian)
- Salad
- Captain's fresh coleslaw
- Wild rocket, balsamic glaze, fresh Aussie pears and shaved Parmesan
- Fresh bread
