Whale Sightings

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Posted 1 day ago

They’re back!!

What a beauty of a cruise that was! Our Discovery and Adventure cruises from Darling Harbour found a pod of what looked to be three juvenile Humpbacks heading North. We saw great surface times and even a surprise breach that caught us completely off guard!

It’s good to be back!!

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When the whales return to Sydney the swifts and swallows arrive in Hastings UK.

Michael Sherriff

Wow

YAY!

Posted 2 days ago

A quiet few days out on the water this weekend, but we know the action is coming!

Here’s one of our favourites from last years lively season!

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I wish I could of seen that

💙🐋🌏

Michael

Lavinia Hodges

The whales are on their way!

The excitement is building for the arrival of our beautiful Humpbacks!

There’s a big weather front coming through tomorrow which means we may not be able to head out, but it gives our whales some more time to reach us.

We can’t wait for more scenes like this incredible double breach off Manly last year!

#whalewatchingsydney #whales #whalewatching #sydney
Posted 1 week ago

The whales are on their way!

The excitement is building for the arrival of our beautiful Humpbacks!

There’s a big weather front coming through tomorrow which means we may not be able to head out, but it gives our whales some more time to reach us.

We can’t wait for more scenes like this incredible double breach off Manly last year!

#whalewatchingsydney #whales #whalewatching #sydney
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Posted 1 week ago

While the whales were elusive today, the rest of the usual suspects came out to play.

We had a huge pod of Common Dolphins bow riding and hanging out with us this afternoon! As well as some action from the local Gannets.

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Well done Ted

Whale Season 2026 is here but we shy whales on our first trip today!

We had reports of some sightings near Maroubra at around 10am, which had our hopes up, but the whales kept their heads down today. Unlike this beauty from last season! 

Let’s hope they come out to play tomorrow!!
Posted 1 week ago

Whale Season 2026 is here but we shy whales on our first trip today!

We had reports of some sightings near Maroubra at around 10am, which had our hopes up, but the whales kept their heads down today. Unlike this beauty from last season!

Let’s hope they come out to play tomorrow!!
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Posted 2 weeks ago

Whale Watching Season 2026 starts tomorrow!

Our crew are preparing the boats, our spotters are keeping their eyes out on the ocean, and we’ve asked the whales to give us a show!

Let’s go!

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Only a handful of days until the Humpback Highway is open for business! Saturdays tickets are selling fast, and conditions are looking favourable. We can’t wait!

#humpbackwhale #whalewatchingsydney #whale #humpbackhighway
Posted 2 weeks ago

Only a handful of days until the Humpback Highway is open for business! Saturdays tickets are selling fast, and conditions are looking favourable. We can’t wait!

#humpbackwhale #whalewatchingsydney #whale #humpbackhighway
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The Countdown Begins!!!

It’s almost time for the 2026 Season! The whales are approaching, and our first cruises will be heading out to greet them on Saturday 16th May!

Will you be joining us?

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #sydney #humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
Posted 2 weeks ago

The Countdown Begins!!!

It’s almost time for the 2026 Season! The whales are approaching, and our first cruises will be heading out to greet them on Saturday 16th May!

Will you be joining us?

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #sydney #humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
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I would love to give it another go as last year we saw sweet FA of the whales as it was so choppy and the whole boat vomiting, including me. Was a big ole waste of money considering we got no offer of a discount or anything and I'd hate to have the same experience

Posted 3 weeks ago

Our season starts next Saturday! 🐋 We've had multiple reports of whales up and down the coast already, so we're excited to get out there and explore with you.

Visit our website to secure your spots for the start of season.

www.whalewatchingsydney.com.au/cruises/
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