Experience the magic of Sydney Harbour and witness majestic Humpback Whales up close!
Step aboard for an exhilarating experience and a close, personal encounter with the magnificent Humpback Whales!
Departing from King St Wharf 6, embark on an unforgettable journey aboard a 360° open-window vessel and a high-speed boat, designed to get you to the whales faster! Cruise through the breathtaking beauty of Sydney Harbour, marvelling at the iconic Opera House and the stunning shores of Watson’s Bay as you glide across the sparkling waters. Breathe in the fresh ocean air, feel the gentle sea breeze, and listen to the soothing rhythm of the waves.
As you venture into open waters, prepare for a truly magical sight of awe-inspiring Humpback Whales breaching and gliding through the sea, putting on a spectacular show!
This wildlife attraction is available from mid-May to mid-November, and offers a rare opportunity to witness the majestic migration of these gentle giants. From May to August, they journey north to warmer waters, and from August to November, they make their way back south.
Whether you're with family or friends, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you with memories to treasure forever!
All prices are shown in AUD ($)
Small fast boat with great view of whales. Experienced staff as well
The guys who took us were excellent. Wanted to see the whales just as much as us. Looked after us the whole time. Followed a pack of whales and saw a few dolphins. They then allowed us to stay out longer as we found another group of whales that we wanted to follow! Such an amazing experience and want to go again already!
We haven’t seen whales
To be honest I was disappointed. We purchased a two hour cruise and we were back at the dock 1 hour and 22 minutes from leaving. Little engagement from the crew other than a brief comment on the Humpback Highway and it seemed to me they were intent on an early finish. We did see some minor breeches but we were quite a ways from the whales.
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Breanna from Australia wrote on 08 August 2025
Check the weather before you book
I booked this cruise without checking the forecast for the next day and I regret that. My partner works on the harbour and as soon as I booked, he told me the sea state would be pretty high the next day and there would be rain. Unfortunately, he was right. We were punching into southerly swell and it was raining, while we were prepared with raincoats, warm clothes etc., it was not a pleasant experience. Thankfully, the captain made the safety call to turn back into the harbour and leave the ocean as waves were coming over the starboard side of the open boat. On the way back in, he warned other vessels how bad the sea state really was. I think trips for the rest of the day were canceled. Next time, I would choose a closed in vessel and look at the weather forecast and swell forecast before booking.