Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
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Premium Whale-Watching Vessel – The Ocean Dreaming II offers three spacious viewing decks, ensuring unmatched visibility from every angle.
Expert Crew & Live Commentary – Our experienced guides take you to the best whale hotspots and provide insightful commentary on their behaviour.
Comfort & Accessibility – Enjoy comfortable indoor seating, climate-controlled cabins, and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Convenient Departures – Departing from Circular Quay, with multiple daily departures, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
Book Now for Sydney’s Best Whale-Watching Adventure!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
If you suffer from motion sickness it is strongly recommended that you consult a doctor before traveling
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join Sydney’s most popular whale watching cruise for an unforgettable 2 hour adventure. Departures are from Campbells Cove between 16 May and 10 July, and from Circular Quay Wharf 6 from 11 July onwards. After leaving the harbour, the cruise heads out along the coastline where humpback whales are commonly seen during their annual migration. Guests can enjoy spacious viewing areas offering excellent opportunities to watch whales breaching, tail slapping and playing in their natural habitat. Our experienced crew and onboard guides will take you to the best viewing areas while sharing fascinating insights about these remarkable animals, making this a memorable whale watching experience in Sydney.
What‘s Included
On-board commentary on the wildlife and history of Sydney Harbour.
Two hour Whale Watching cruise.
Drinks (available to purchase)
Options
Circular Quay Departure
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Too late in the season - no whales
hasanthik2015,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Went in mid November. Didn't see in whales. If that was the tail end of the whale season and whales are unlikelyto be sptted during that time, then these tours should not be offered that late in the season.
Whales are not very visible
tadejg81,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting experience, nice views of the coast and the see, but we saw whales only occasionally and briefly in the distance.
Go see the whales - it's worth it!
882kaylenes,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A treasured experience to see such beautiful creatures in their environment. We were lucky to see a few whales, including a family of mother and calf with a companion. They kept away from us so couldn't get up very close but just seeing them surface and dive together was lovely. The boat we travelled on was a good size and comfortable. The crew were very competent and professional, ensuring we were safe and informed the whole time we were out at sea.
Highly Recomended..............
Andrew M,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, great crew, very professional a great experience, value for money and an enjoyable day ..
Definitely recommend
Q2790LKjoanneg,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment we boarded, it was clear we were in expert hands. They shared fascinating insights about whale behavior, migration patterns, and conservation efforts, making the experience educational as well as thrilling. We saw multiple whales up close, and the crew made sure everyone had a great view while keeping the animals’ wellbeing a top priority. What really stood out was how passionate the team was about what they do. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and they went above and beyond to make both trips special. We couldn’t recommend this experience more highly – if you’re considering a whale watching tour, don’t miss this one
Amazing nature!
L1976REannak,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip & experience! Great crew carried about safety and comfort! ...and of course WHALES :) and dolphins...Thank you guys! Thanks the amazing nature :)
Great tour
Joan R,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very knowledgeable and good view - unfortunately no whales but we were offered another opportunity on a different day
Top class tour worth going
john B,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour nice clean boat and crew were very informative great experience and would definitely recommend
Out to Sea
Carolyn H,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The activity was exactly as described, a 2 hour whale watch. We saw several whales and even witnessed some breaching. Good to have many eyes on the seas. We had a relatively calm day so didn't see any issues. Was both fun and relaxing. Our crew was very safety conscious which put me at ease and they were just as excited to see the whales. Even saw a few seals on the way back. Definitely recommend.
Rough seas. No warning. Ask before you board how rough the seas are or you’ll regret your choice.
Stephanie S,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00So, we saw whales. But honestly the company should warn people if the seas are going to be rough and offer a refund or reschedule if swells are larger than typical. We had very rough conditions and nearly everyone aboard got sick. The trash cans were full of bags of vomit. I should have clued in when they were handing out the bags as we boarded… it’s likely I may never try another cruise like this again. Oh, and I actually HAD take Dramamine well in advance of boarding today.
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