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Up to 25% Off this Spring

Get up to 25% off our 3hr Discovery Cruise with code 'SPRINGSALE' until 30 September. Available Cruises

Sydney's Best Whale Watching Cruises

Whale Watching Sydney offers one of the best whale watching experiences in Australia. Our passionate crew have over 25 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, 3hr Discovery Cruise
Spring Sale
Save up to 25%
Use code ‘SPRINGSALE’ until 30 September.

3hr Discovery Cruise
on Ocean Dreaming 2

$109 $81.75
Circular Quay & Darling Harbour
Sydney’s best whale watching cruise, combining high speed with 2 levels of viewing decks onboard a custom built, large catamaran. Only 15min to the ocean from Circular Quay.
Whale Watching, 3hr Discovery Cruise
Spring Sale
Save 20%
Use code ‘SPRINGSALE’ until 30 September.

2.5hr Adventure Cruise
On Totally Wild

$95.00$76.00
Darling Harbour – Pier 26, Berth 3
The 2.5hr Adventure Cruise on Totally Wild departing from Darling Harbour is one of Sydney’s most thrilling high-speed whale watching experiences perfect for thrill seekers wanting an adrenaline rush.
Whale Watching, 2hr Express Cruise
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2hr Express Cruise
On Fantasea Avalon

Only $75.00
Circular Quay, Wharf 6
Reach the open ocean in only 20min from Circular Quay. Watch whales in comfort from the seated sun deck, covered rear deck or air-conditioned internal saloon. Perfect for first time whale watchers.
Cruise and Stay with Capella

Family Moments Package
with Capella Sydney

From$850.00
Capella Sydney
We’re excited to partner with Capella Sydney to launch a package designed for families seeking a unique blend of luxury accommodation and adventure during the current whale-watching season.
Whale Watching, 3hr Discovery Cruise
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Central Coast
Whale Watching

Only$90.00
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.

Why come 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.

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select Whale Watching Cruises

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Recent Whale Sightings

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3 days ago

What morning we just had on Discovery.

We left Sydney heads and began our journey up north towards Long-Reef. We spotted a pod of humpback whales a few kilometres off Manly. We headed that direction, stopped a fair distance away from the pod, then we saw them change direction and head straight for us. we counted 3 humpbacks, a mother, calf and another full-grown humpback - then began the "mugging" which then was followed by the calf breaching and putting on a show! 🐋🚀
This went for the rest of the cruise and it sure was hard to leave when it was time to head back!

Weather conditions are looking too rough for tomorrow, so unfortunately, our Sunday whale watching cruises are cancelled.

We still have the sale going so make sure to book online with the code: "SPRINGSALE" and receive up to 25% off our 3hr Discovery Cruises until the 30th September!
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4 days ago

We're back out there today onboard our Discovery cruise on the humpback highway. 🐬

We found 2-3 pods of humpback whales heading north this morning and what we saw was it definitely isn't just a highway for humpbacks but for some Bottlenose Dolphins as well. We were finding it difficult to take our eyes off the Dolphins as they were cruising with our vessel and breaching all around us. A welcomed distraction from our humpback friends! 🐋

We're still having a sale, folks!
Book online with the code: "SPRINGSALE" and receive up to 25% off our 3hr Discovery Cruises until the 30th September!
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1 week ago

Today was a contrast with the weather! Soft seas in the morning and heavy winds in the afternoon - soft seas or heavy winds is never a problem for the humpbacks, they were going wild all day! 🚀🐋

We cruised straight out of the heads and onto the Tasman sea and spotted an active pod of humpback whales breaching East, so we headed out there and then we found ourselves surrounded by humpbacks! We counted 4-5 pods of whales breaching every direction! We could even feel the water from the splash of the whales on our skin 😁

As we mentioned before, we have a sale on at the moment - book online with the code:
"SPRINGSALE" and receive up to 25% off our 3hr Discovery Cruises until the 30th September! 🐋🐋🐋

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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Hey I’m coming back to Sydney for a bit mid Oct

Kayley our friends from today?! Connor is now obsessed with every species. 🐋

Vuli Maraiwai look Vuli!!🥹😍🥹

1 week ago

It was comfortable ride on our 3-hour discovery cruise this morning with soft seas paired with a pod 2 whales breaching just a few kilometres off Manly.

With the waters so still and calm it made pretty amazing sounds of the whales crashing down on the undisturbed surface of the water with each breach, which made some very large slapping sounds!

We currently have a sale, so if you wish to hop on and enjoy this nice weather on the seas with us book online with the code:
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1 week ago

With the weather warming up, we're seeing more humpback whales on their southern migration back down to the Antarctic.
This morning, we spotted lots of humpbacks heading south, with the added little penguin spotted near North-head, then this afternoon we saw a few pods still making their way north 🐋

If you wish to come onboard with us soon, we currently have a sale!
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Perfect cruising conditions out on the Tasman today. Several pods hugging the coastline and gently making their way South.

We will be out again all weekend and have savings to be made on our tickets with the Promocode: SPRINGSALE

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2 weeks ago

Perfect cruising conditions out on the Tasman today. Several pods hugging the coastline and gently making their way South.

We will be out again all weekend and have savings to be made on our tickets with the Promocode: SPRINGSALE

Book online with the code and receive up to 25% off our 3hr Discovery Cruises until the 30th September!
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Ooh already on the way to the summer holidays. Do whales have holidays?

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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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