Aboard · WHALE WATCHING TRIPS IN SYDNEY
The 4 best whale watching trips in Sydney you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
From Circular Quay, you’ll cruise Sydney Harbour and the open coast for 165 minutes aboard a spacious catamaran. A live English-speaking guide explains humpback behavior while you watch for whales, dolphins, and possible breaches. Bring warm layers and motion-sickness tablets for rougher seas.
“Fantastic boat ride and lots of whales spotted! Great value for money”
Spend about four hours on a Sydney Princess Cruises vessel, starting with breakfast or a BBQ lunch on Sydney Harbour. See the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then head beyond Sydney Heads to look for migrating humpback whales. Guides such as Devlin and David have been praised for clear spotting help and marine-life commentary.
“A must do for anyone visiting Sydney. It was exciting to watch the whales in their natural habitat splashing out like dolphins. I loved it and will do it again.”
Leave Circular Quay aboard Fantasea Crystal and reach the open ocean in about 20 minutes, leaving most of this two-hour cruise for whale watching. Choose the sun deck, covered rear deck, or air-conditioned cabin. English guides, onboard commentary, snacks, and a free return cruise if no whales are seen.
“It was a 2 hour whale trip, which was all the time we had. So perfect. We saw lots of humpback whales and the commentary was wonderful (photographer that works for ship, very knowledgeable). Highly recommend.”
Join Whale Tales at Darling Harbour for a 2.5-hour cruise beneath the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House, then head beyond Sydney Heads in search of humpback whales. Crew members such as Rex, Mette, Alex, Isaac, and Mawi share whale facts, help with sightings, and may send onboard photos afterward.
“I really enjoyed this tour and the weather wasn’t what we had hoped but we had a great time. The crew was fantastic and it’s well worth the day. Had a lot of fun and would recommend.”
Pick a river, a coast or a harbour.
