Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney's history both past and present, BBQ lunch and whale watch experience on the ultimate Sydney Harbour cruise. Relax while you see the sights of Sydney from the water as you cruise around Sydney Harbour and dine on a BBQ buffet lunch or breakfast (sat/sun only) served on board. Then head out into the open sea to go whale watching, pass through the Sydney Harbour Heads. Your crew will locate and provide informative commentary on the whales and their activity. These giants of the sea once nearly hunted to extinction, it is believed in history the humpback population was once as low as 200 whales. The conservation of these beautiful animals has led to the humpback population being at a safe level to avoid extinction. Numbers are restricted on this whale-watching cruise, with plenty of room inside and out for viewing in comfort on board your spacious sightseeing vessel.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

We suggest all guests to please bring motion sickness medication, our policy is better safe than sorry.

Please dress appropriately with comfortable shoes and warm clothing depending on the time of the year

Please bring a camera and sun protection

Available May - November (Whale Watching Season here in Sydney)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tea and Coffee

Humpback whale watching

Live commentary on board

BBQ buffet lunch or breakfast (depending on departure time selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

What To Expect

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Once on board you will enjoy a scenic harbour cruise while enjoying a delicious meal. During this time you will take in all the iconic sites of Sydney

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights the Botanic Gardens before heading out to the Whale Watching.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Breakfast with the Whales

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Breakfast. Departs every Saturday and Sunday at 8:15am

Oz Whale Watching - LUNCH

Reviews

4.48

844 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

614

123

Most whales seen this year
Anonymous,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00
I went on the lunch trip, good weather on the Harbour. Lunch was served as a smorgasboard. The food is okay, it is hot, basic food, coffee and tea on board, we had lunch almost straight away. The weather was nice and fine, but the water out of the Heads can be really choppy. A lot of people got sick on our trip, vomitting or looked miserable .It is a long time to be miserable. Probably could shorten the whole trip to 3 hours. Could also tell people before they buy ticket or get on that the water will be rough out there. I was fortunate as didn't get sick, but was glad to get off
Whale Watching
Erena W,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Glad we got to see the whales pop out the water , long time out in the water. Food was delicious as well.
It was amazing to see...
Jana R,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was amazing to see whales right in front of our boat. The lunch was also delicious. Various lunch options were offered at the buffet.
Incredible experience! Take sea sickness medicine!!!!
Nicole M,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was incredible to see the whales - we got to see a mother whale and her calf playing in the water, slapping their tails and surfacing multiple times. The lunch buffet was tasty and had a lot of gluten free options. However, make sure you take sea sickness medicine (ie dramamine). Even if you think you'll be okay, just take it. 4 hours will feel like an eternity if you end up sea sick. The water was a bit rough on the day we went and my husband who had never been sea sick before ended up getting sea sick a few hours in. I took some dramamine before getting on the boat and was fine. We had an amazing time otherwise - the opera house, harbor, and shoreline are incredible to see by boat.
This was a fun...
Faith M,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00
This was a fun experience. We were able to see whales and the food was good. Just wish they had a dessert.