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Sydney's Best Whale Watching Cruises

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
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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
End of Season
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Valid on select cruises Mon-Thu until the end of the 2025 season.

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.
Whale Watching, 3hr Discovery Cruise
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Central Coast
Whale Watching

Only$99.00
Palm Beach & Ettalong Beach (Free Transfer)
No need to travel into Sydney for your whale watching cruise with local departures from the Central Coast at Palm Beach and Ettalong Beach (Free transfer). On weekends during school holidays.

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Most Recent Whale Sightings

Photos taken by our onboard photographers
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Posted 21 hours ago

A beautiful day so far, calm conditions and an inquisitive calf on our second trip on the day giving the boat some nice close passes and a few head lunges to top it off!

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looks like a youngster

Posted 2 days ago

Our midday cruise gave us the show we were hoping for! 🚀

We wandered up North and found a pod of 4 Humpbacks that was made up of 2 adult mothers and 2 young calves.

The calves, as we expected had a lot more energy than the adults and put on a show for us then they decided to change course directly for us! So, we stopped engines, floated around as they swam past for a look at us and we also got a close look at some breaching and pec-slapping as they passed by!

This cloudy weather isn't stopping us!

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Posted 2 days ago

BOOM! Just less than half an hour ago we witnessed a breach from a stunning humpback off North-Bondi! 🐋

You always need to be at the ready, as you never know when they'll try to go airborne! 🚀

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Posted 3 days ago

That was wild!!!

Our afternoon trip hit the jackpot with a trio of whales, which looked to be mum calf and escort, putting on a huge display just off Manly beach! The whales were coming in close with big breaches and even gave us a show stopper right beside the boat as we were about to leave. We might only have a couple of weeks of the season left but it’s never too late for the chance to see something mind blowing!

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Great photos

Beautiful

Fantastic action. Top pics. Wonderfull photography.

Posted 4 days ago

What a midday cruise that was! 🚀
As we left Sydney Heads, we were on our way North when we saw a big splash directly east. We decided to take a look and what we found was an energetic calf with its mother. We lost count of the number of breaches we saw and as we sat there with our engines in neutral, we then had the calf come up and start breaching near the vessel.
Close enough to see its eye!
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Posted 1 week ago

Our midday cruise got very lucky just now. It’s quiet out there today with calm seas and very calm whales, but this calf still decided to give us the best show it could! Several breaches and some nice big tail throws. Not bad for a lazy Sunday afternoon!

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So so beautiful... Never watched anything more than to see the most stunning creature on earth doing their thing

Oh how I wish I was there!!

Beautiful 🐋❤️🐋

Why cruise with us?

30 Years Experience

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

Whale Guarantee

If you don’t see whales on your first whale watching cruise you can come back again for free!

15-20min to the ocean

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

Read our Whale Watching Blog

Written by our onboard photographers
It’s getting to that time of year again—the season is drawing to a close, and we have only a few more weeks left before our whales depart for the cooler waters of Antarctica.
whale leaping out of the water in front of a boat

September 2025 Update

Without a doubt, it’s been the most exciting month of the season so far. The action seemed to come out...
whale breaching out of water in Sydney

August 2025 Update

August began with a wild burst of nature — huge storms and rolling seas sweeping along the Sydney coast. As...

July 2025 Update

The past six weeks have flown by, and the northern migration of our mighty Humpbacks is now in full swing....

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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