Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast
Overview
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4 hours
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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)
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
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.
Options
Oz Whale Watching - LUNCH
Breakfast with the Whales
Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Breakfast. Departs every Saturday and Sunday at 8:15am
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
887 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Whale, whale, whale, what do we have here?
Charlene K,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I was with a group of recent high school grades with a free day in Sydney and someone mentioned whale watching and everyone was so excited to go. Lunch was okay. They had chicken, sausage, potatoes, pesto noodles, and some slaw and bread. Definitely not one of the worst meals on a tour like this. As for whale watching? It was amazing! We saw so many whales on our tour it was amazing. The kids said it was the best thing we did on the whole trip. I would definitely do this tour againz
Fantastic trip (but not for you if you are prone to seasickness)!
Krista D,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I had a wonderful time on this trip and even got to see a whale breach. However, it was a rough day at sea, and many of the people on our cruise ended up getting sick. We stayed outside and didn't let this interfere with our enjoyment; however, if you have a tendency to motion sickness, this is not the trip for you.
This was a great company...
Katherine S,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great company for a whale watch. The tour guide was so informative about the humpback whales, and luckily we did get to see many whales!! We stayed out longer than the tour was scheduled as there were whales to watch!!!! The food for lunch was good. If you are prone to seasickness, probably a good idea to take a medicine to prevent seasickness, as quite a few people onboard were not feeling well.
Fantastic whale and bottlenoss dolphin sightings
Clarise A,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked this experience for early June and was not disappointed! Nathan the skipper was very good at chasing the whales, and we saw 3 humpback whales breaching, among many others spouting and waving their fins! We also were welcomed by a pod of bottlenoss dolphins! Devlin our guide provided a running commentary with many fun facts about whales and the region. Although it was warm on the shore, it gets quite cold and wet from the wind and spray, so wrap up well! Waters get choppy in the open sea when chasing whale-sightings, so eat an appropriate portion of the buffet lunch (which was very tasty, but pace yourself) unless you want to see it reappearing.... Although I found the experience smooth-sailing, some people did unfortunately get seasick, so take that motion sickness pill! The crew were very ready with sick bags distributed early on at the start of the trip. All around a fantastic experience. Thank you to Sydney Princess Cruises for the amazing experience!!!
Incredible tour with...
Ben K,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible tour with fantastic crew. Was able to see to see humpback whales and dolphins. Definitely need to experience!
Rain held at bay
Rebecca G,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00With a week of bad weather we were lucky the rain held out and we had seen some whales. They played peek a boo with us most the afternoon. Crew was great. Highly recommend.
A experience to remember
NickyH744,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a bit of a last minute decision but it turned out to be a great one! Staff were welcoming and friendly from the minute we got there. We were surprised at the quality of the buffet lunch, different salads, vegetables and meat options and tea and coffee. The best bit was seeing not just humpback whales in the wild but also dolphins and small sharks flying through the air! I’d begun to think we were going to see anything when I suddenly made my 1st sighting of a whale! We were so blessed with multiple sightings of these magnificent creatures, the type of memories that last a lifetime. Must also mention the wonderful guide, Dylan(?!) who entertained and informed with such genuine passion. His commentary varied from information about the harbour, lots of detail about whales, the importance of conservation and his own Māori heritage, it was all so interesting. Considering we were out for over four hours and had lunch, this trip is great value and definitely a highlight of our holiday to Sydney. We would have happily stayed out until dark! If you’re in Sydney, do this trip!
Ocean delights!
Kyla G,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Spectacular experience all round. Beautiful kai, wonderful Māori MC, friendly informative staff. Comfortable boat. Stars of the show were the whales of course! And a couple of curious dolphins. Sydney Harbour is a wonderland full of history. Great vakue
Great experience heading...
Priscilla W,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience heading out to the ocean to look for whales - we saw several during our time there! Food was also fantastic, and makes for a great experience to get to see Sydney from the water.
Whale watching in Sydney
Solomon T,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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.
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