Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Board a speed boat for one of the most exciting and most personal whale-watching experiences in Sydney. You will blast out of Sydney Harbour and offshore into the Tasman Sea on your search for these magnificent creatures. Once located you will have plenty of photo opportunities as you travel alongside the migrating pod.

Aboard the the fastest commercial vessel in Sydney, you'll get to the whales quicker than ever before. The completely open design of the vessel, along with its low position in the water, offers the only unparalleled, unobstructed and up close whale-watching experience.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby

24 hour cancellation/rescheduling policy applies

Passengers with back, neck, shoulder injuries or heart conditions, or those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are not permitted to ride on the boat

Passengers must be 12 years old

For directions to the departure location; type "Campbell's Cove Pontoon" into google.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Driver/guide

Wind/waterproof jackets

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

What To Expect

Embark on an exciting adventure as you board the vessel at Campbell's Cove Pontoon, at Circular Quay. As we set off, allow yourself to be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of Sydney harbour. Keep your senses sharp as we navigate towards the open ocean, where extraordinary encounters await. Our knowledgeable skipper will provide expert guidance, enlightening you on what to look for when searching for humpback whales. Once we spot these magnificent creatures, you'll have the opportunity to cruise alongside them, observing their natural migration and perhaps even capturing some amazing photographs.

Options

Circular Quay Departure

Circular Quay departure: 2-hour whale-watching by speed boat. Departs Campbell's Cove Pontoon at Circular Quay. You must arrive 15 minutes early.

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best trip ever . Whale watching
kaye s,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Unbelievable trip saw so many whales . Mother and baby breaching . Absolutely fantastic! Sean and his mate were wonderful . Can’t recommend it enough !
The staff were very...
Jerry T,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The staff were very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Overall a wonderful excursion. A must see in Sydney.
Add to your bucket list! Awesome adventure.
TraceyR1128,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience, we got to see two whales travelling together. Loads of tail and fin slapping on the surface. Weather at 11am was reasonably calm. Both Paul and Martin were excellent guide/Captain and we learnt lots of information. Great day out!
Phenomenal whale tour
Olgaostrovsky,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My partner and I had a phenomenal experience with Ocean Extreme. The online booking process was a breeze and Dion was very helpful with booking queries. We took the Osprey Boat from Circular Quay with Martin and Paul - they were both professional, knowledgeable & very friendly. The boat was small providing an intimate experience without the crowds, but also extremely fast so that you could find and go between whale pods very quickly. They also provided wind-proof jackets. We were extremely lucky to see 6 humpbacks, common dolphins & sea birds. The humpbacks we saw graced us with non-stop breaches - we’ve never seen anything like it! We appreciated receiving photos of the whales we saw. We highly recommend this company and will definitely be returning for more whale watching tours.
Plenty of whales, nice boat. Jackets prov
Woollito,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good experience. Fast boat, that was surprisingly smooth on the water. We were fortunate to see quite a few whales including one large pod of 5-6 that were very active. Had 2 swim right under the boat. Lots of tail slaps.
Most amazing and surreal experience
Maya M,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Paul and Luke were amazing and funny. It made whale watching the best experience. We learnt so much and seen so many whales. Definitely a bucket list experience. Many friends and family want to experience it too after looking at videos we shared with them. So amazing and would 100% be doing it again for sure
The crew on our boat were...
Sam L,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The crew on our boat were excellent and made the trip exciting and educational! I Me and my partner learnt so much about whales, which made us appreciate seeing them so much! Will recommend to anyone who wants to go whale watching in Sydney!
A wonderful trip of a lifetime
bedouinmonkey,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely outstanding trip. Weather meant our original date couldn't go ahead but they let us know immediately and were great with communication getting it rebooted. The day was fantastic with very friendly and knowledgeable staff and we saw some amazing whales. Boat was really comfortable. Commentary by staff was excellent. Thank you Sean and team.
Nothing compares to this!
Shesthatgirl21,
Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We saw a whale breach about 20 meters away from us, and I genuinely could not stop shrieking with joy! I'd never seen a whale in my life and now I've seen more than 20. Sean was an incredibly knowledgable and friendly guide, and Martin was a great driver (I usually get seasick and was quite nervous about it, but I didn't feel nauseas at all). Words can't describe it, just go do it.
Mom and calf!
mommaphotographer,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an incredible tour. The seas were rough and we were offered another day, but we went and it was simply amazing. We went out and ending up spending time watching a mom and calf show off their tails as well as a couple of breeches! The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, too! Highly recommend!