Whale Watching Sydney

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Whale Watching, 3hr Discovery Cruise
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3hr Discovery Cruise
on Fantasea Avalon

$95.00$78.40
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, 2hr Express Cruise

2hr Express Cruise
On Fantasea Crystal

Only$69.00
Circular Quay, Wharf 6
Sydney’s best value whale watching cruise. 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.
Whale Watching, 3hr Discovery Cruise

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?

15-20min to the ocean

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

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.
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My NRMA Members Save an additional 20% on Whale Watching Cruises

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Recent Whale Sightings

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Posted 20 hours ago

A day of stunning conditions and curious whales continued! Our afternoon Express trip found a pod of three whales charging South. They were on a mission, but diverted course and came straight towards the boat, passing back and forth across the wake before popping up right next to us. Amazing!!

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Posted 23 hours ago

Wow! Glassy conditions on out on the ocean today, and the whales are feeling friendly! We spotted this juvenile breaching in the distance, and little did we know we were in for a treat! This whale decided to stop with the acrobatics, but instead swam circles around the boat and came so close we could see every detail!!

It’s a beautiful day for whale watching!!

#whalewatchingsydeny #whales #whalewatching #sydney #humpbackwhale #wildlifephotography
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Hello little one!!

Today we saw an amazing pulse of mothers and new born calves cruising along the coast, with two separate pairs showing the first signs of whale acrobatics! The first calf we saw still hadn’t quite got the hang of breaching, but was giving it a 10/10 effort!

As always it’s important we give these mothers and calves space so we have to remain 300m away, however the whales don’t always follow the rules and the lively little ones can put on some adorable shows.

Conditions are looking good for this week and it’s a promising sign that the calves are finally making their way South, let’s hope for some more action over the next few days!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #sydney #humpbackhighway #whales #humpbackwhaleImage attachment
Posted 2 days ago

Hello little one!!

Today we saw an amazing pulse of mothers and new born calves cruising along the coast, with two separate pairs showing the first signs of whale acrobatics! The first calf we saw still hadn’t quite got the hang of breaching, but was giving it a 10/10 effort!

As always it’s important we give these mothers and calves space so we have to remain 300m away, however the whales don’t always follow the rules and the lively little ones can put on some adorable shows.

Conditions are looking good for this week and it’s a promising sign that the calves are finally making their way South, let’s hope for some more action over the next few days!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #sydney #humpbackhighway #whales #humpbackwhale
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Yes 10/10 for cuteness

Outstanding

Awesome 10 / 10

Posted 3 days ago

Yet another stunning day for Whale Watching Sydney.

We had every behaviour you could ask for, Breaches, Pectoral fin slapping, big tail throws and even some mugging. It really doesn’t get any better!! The Humpback Highway is in full swing and it’s never a dull day! We hope to see you soon!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #whales #humpbackwhales #sydney #humpbackhighway
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Great photos!

Posted 4 days ago

What a day for it!!!

Amazing conditions on the Tasman today, and a lazy Sunday didn’t seem to apply to whales today!! Huge tail throws, some very close encounters, distant breaches and even the dolphins came out to play!!

#whalewatchingsydney #whalewatching #whales #sydneywhalewatching #humpbackhighway #humpbackwhale
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Perfect Afternoon <3

Posted 5 days ago

Calm seas do not mean calm whales 😂
We've had some big splashes on some of our cruises today!

We met with a very "breachy" whale on both our Express & Adventure cruises today. We suspect this was a lone humpback whale on its southern migration and what seemed like it was having a slow and calm swim back down south turned into an explosive show of head lunging and breaches, this humpback was popping off all around our vessels, which it almost seemed like this humpback stuck around us just to show off 🤙

Later that afternoon we had a gorgeous sunset on our adventure cruise with some pectoral slapping and some big water spouts from the humpback whales, with the beautiful city skyline in the background to compliment it!

Even spotted what we believe to be a Southern-Giant Petral (Photo 6)

We'd love to catch you out there soon! 👋

#whalewatchingseason #humpbackwhale #whalewatchingsydney #whale #australia #humpback #sydney #whalewatching
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