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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise
Experience the extraordinary – witness majestic whales in Sydney! Sail the stunning coastline with expert commentary and a whale guarantee – see a whale or cruise again for free. This rare adventure brings you face-to-face with nature’s giants!
Experience whale watching at its best with Captain Cook Cruises! Set sail aboard a comfortable vessel with full commentary from an expert Marine Naturalist and a whale guarantee – see a whale or cruise again for free. Between May and October, Sydney’s coastline becomes a playground for Humpback whales, with spectacular breaches, tail slapping, and even the occasional close-up wink from these curious creatures.
As you cruise along Sydney’s stunning coastline, you may also spot Southern Right whales, Orcas, Minke whales, playful dolphins, seals, fairy penguins and albatross. The cruise lasts approximately 2.5 hours and with over 20,000 Humpback whales making the 3,500km journey each year, you’re bound to witness some incredible action.
Sydney’s whale-watching season is one of the longest in Australia, running for over five months. Peak sightings occur between June and July during the Northern migration and September - October during the Southern migration. August often offers spectacular displays, with young males showing off their impressive breaches.
Captain Cook Cruises operates family-friendly catamarans with indoor and outdoor seating over multiple levels, ensuring everyone gets a great view. Passenger numbers are strictly limited, so you’ll have the perfect spot to watch all the action. With a 95% whale sighting success rate, your chances of spotting these majestic creatures are high. If you don’t see any whales, the whale guarantee ensures you can cruise again for free!
Departs:
May - November
Start times:
9.30am or 1.30pm
Duration:
Around 2.5 hours
Departure Point:
No 6 Jetty Circular Quay
Experience Includes
- 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise along Sydney’s stunning coastline
- Expert commentary from a Marine Naturalist
- Comfortable, family-friendly catamaran with indoor and outdoor seating
- Chance to spot Humpback whales, Southern Rights, Orcas, dolphins, seals and more
- Strictly limited passenger numbers for the best views of the action
- Whale Sighting guaranteed or cruise again for free
- Flexible Booking: Cancel with a full refund or amend for free!*
Experience Excludes
- Food and Drink
- Optional gratuities
Terms & Conditions
- Captain Cook Cruises reserves the right to change the timetable, vessels and increase fares without prior notice.
- Cruises are subject to cancellation due to weather and other operational requirements.
- If a whale is not sighted during the cruise, a free cruise on a standby basis will be offered during the same season (confirmed 24 hours prior subject to availability).
- This is an open-water cruise and you will experience sea motion. It is recommended that you eat lightly before and during the cruise. Travel sickness tablets are generally most effective if taken prior to the cruise.
- Soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase on board.
- Please dress according to the weather - it will often feel colder at sea.
- Passengers must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure to collect tickets from the ticket box.
- Whale Watching vessels are wheelchair accessible.
- All children must be escorted by adults. Children are welcome to cruise, however please keep in mind that you are on a vessel for up to 3 hours and sometimes children do get restless. Infants under 4 years are free of charge but not recommended on open-water cruises,
- There are strict guidelines on how close vessels of all kinds, from kayaks to cruise boats, can approach whales. It also depends if there are calves in the pod and the number of vessels in the area. As a guideline, the approach distance can range from 100m to 300m. This however does not stop whales from taking matters into their own hands for a closer look at us! At all times, Captain Cook Cruises operates with the safety and enjoyment of both our passengers and the whales.
Cancellation Policy:
Free cancellations and amendments are allowed for bookings cancelled with the tour operator up to 24 hours before your chosen activity date. Please keep in mind that there is a significant time difference between Australia and the UK, so be sure to allow for this when making your cancellation. After the 24-hour window, no amendments or refunds will be provided.
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