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Sydney · New South Wales · Australia
Sydney Whale Watching Afternoon Tour
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From $72.97 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Whale watching at its very best. Cruise aboard a great vessel with full commentary as you cruise along Sydney’s coastline, a playground for Humpbacks between mid-May and early-November. Humpback sightings have continued to increase every year and these amazing mammals just love to show off with tail slapping, breaches, and even a close-up wink when they are feeling extra curious. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the gentle giants of the sea on their annual migration. The whale species you are most likely to see along the New South Wales Coastline are: Humpback Whale Southern Right Whale You can expect to see typical whale behavior includes: Breaching, Spy Hop, Pectoral Fin Extension, Tail Slapping, Peduncle Slap, Tail Cocking, Tail Slash and Tail Swish, Pectoral Stroking and Pec Slapping.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Cruise aboard an ocean going catamaran
- 95% Whale Sighting success
- See Humpback Whale, Southern Right Whale and other sealife
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Sydney
Whale Watching at Sydney Harbour.
Continued
Sydney
Boating at Sydney Harbour.
Continued
Sydney
Sightseeing at Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
2hr 45min cruise with commentary
Not Included
This cruise is subject to weather. Please call our reconfirmation hotline +61 2 8062 3623 from 7:15am on the day of your cruise.
What to Bring
This is an open water cruise and you will experience sea motion. We recommend you eat lightly before and during the cruise. Travel sickness tablets are generally most effective if taken prior to the cruise. Please dress according to the weather - it will often feel colder at sea. Smoking is not permitted onboard. Children under 3 years are not recommended for travel.
Restrictions
This is an open water cruise and you will experience sea motion. We recommend you eat lightly before and during the cruise. Travel sickness tablets are generally most effective if taken prior to the cruise. Please dress according to the weather - it will often feel colder at sea. Smoking is not permitted onboard. Children under 3 years are not recommended for travel.
Meeting & Pickup
Circular Quay Wharf No.6. Temporary Departure Location from 20 July to 28 August (alternative for Circular Quay Wharf No.6): Depart from Commissioner’s Steps, located approximately 170m (2-minute flat walk) towards the Harbour Bridge from Wharf 6. Please note: Commissioner’s Steps are not wheelchair accessible At the Captain Cook Cruises office at Circular Quay Wharf 6
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-20
5.00 / 5
Great trip. We saw several whales during our trip.
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