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Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay - 2 hr 45 Min Catamaran Cruise

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Set sail on a whale watching adventure and experience these gentle creatures up close and personal. Join Sydney Harbour Whale Watching to be in the midst of the excitement.

Set sail on a whale watching adventure and experience these gentle creatures up close and personal. Join Sydney Harbour Whale Watching to be in the midst of the excitement.

Highlights

  • Embark on a 2 hour and 45 minute cruise filled with whale action
  • Learn fascinating facts about whales and their behaviour
  • Capture shots of Sydney’s iconic landmarks on your way to see the whales
  • Indoor and outdoor seating
  • Spacious decks with panoramic views

Make the most of the whale season and come aboard Sydney Harbour Whale Watching for an unforgettable adventure! Roam around our large decks and make sure you capture the perfect action shot of whales splashing in Sydney’s coastline. In the meantime, enjoy fascinating facts about these marine creatures from our experienced guides, for an even more enriching experience.

Departing from Circular Quay, this cruise gets you out to the ocean in no time while still providing stunning sights throughout your voyage. Take in views of some of the city’s most famous landmarks, like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, ensuring every moment is filled with a sense of wonder.

Whether you sit indoors or outdoors, you will be cruising in comfort on our 55ft catamaran as you make your way to witness these gentle giants of the sea playing and breaching in their natural habitat. Join us on our 2 hour and 45 minute excursion for a thrilling whale watching adventure!

Adult $89.00
Child $65.00 (3-15 years)
Infant $30.00 (0-2 years)

What's included

  • 2 hour and 45 minute whale watching excursion
  • Live informative commentary from expert guides
  • Snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard
  • Licensed bar onboard
  • Indoor and outdoor areas for your comfort

Duration

  • 2 hours 45 minutes

Location

  • Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000
  • Meet at Circular Quay the Eastern Pontoon, check-in booth is located along the promenade walkway halfway between Ferry Wharf No.2 and the Sydney Opera House

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Legal Drinking Age Enforced

  • To consume Alcohol you must be over the legal drinking age. You may be asked to produce Government Issued ID to prove your age.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Notes

    Cancellations:

    Cancellations made more than 7 days prior to booking date may be eligible for a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not receive a refund.

    -Rescheduling is possible if done more than 7 days to booking date. After this period, rescheduling is not available.

    -Late or no-show passengers will not receive a refund.

    This is in addition to Bookme's T's & C's

    Additional Information:

    -Passengers must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to ensure the vessel departs on time. After this time, the provider reserves the right to resell the seats.

    -We guarantee whale sightings. In the unlikely event that a whale is not spotted on your cruise, you will receive a complimentary return trip valid for 12 months. Note: This is subject to availability. Please contact the provider for more information.

    -You may experience seasickness. It is strongly recommended you eat lightly and take travel sickness tablets prior to cruise.

Available Bookings from 16 May to 29 May 2026

All prices are shown in AUD ($)

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4.3

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Ramanathan Moorthy from Australia wrote on 05 November 2025

Good experience

Comfortable ride for whale watching. On time as mentioned during booking, with useful commentary during the trip, very helpful online discounts that were available to us when we booked and that made it very cost effective for our family. The trip did not disappoint - we did get to see whales during our trip!! I recommend.

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Sourabh Tiwari from India wrote on 24 September 2025

Dolphins and whales

It was awesome experience having booked with bookme , on time no hassle and saw lifetime worth of scenes of ocean lives

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andreww52 from Australia wrote on 01 September 2025

Great morning out

Nice boat and staff. Whales came right up to the boat to say Hi. Big stable boat was good as there was bit of swell. Good value for an experience like this.

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MUHAMMAD AFIQ DANIAL from Australia wrote on 27 August 2024

Whale are quite far

For today, the whales were quite far from our boat, and it was difficult to fully enjoy the experience. I understand that whale sightings can vary, but I had hoped for a closer encounter based on the expectations set by the tour’s description. This distance made it challenging to truly appreciate the majesty of the whales, and I left the tour feeling somewhat disappointed. Given this, I would like to inquire if there is any possibility of receiving a refund or perhaps an opportunity to join another tour where the conditions might allow for a better experience. I appreciate your understanding and look forward to your response. Best regards, Muhammad

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PRATHAPKUMAR SEKAR from Australia wrote on 18 October 2025

Whale watching

We didn't see any whale, waste of money. Kids are disappointed. Don't believe on internet promotions.

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