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15 Best Sydney Whale Watching Tours

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The 15 sydney whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.

15 Best Sydney Whale Watching Tours

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast - Leaving the harbor: Sydney Heads is where the vibe changes
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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

1.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

4-hour Sydney whale-watching cruise with breakfast or BBQ lunch, harbor sights, and live narration. Guaranteed sightings or free return.

Most Popular 4.5

“We had a great day out for lunch and whale watching , the weather was not the best but all crew were absolutely fantastic to make sure everyone was comfortable and nothing was a problem. Devlin provided the commentary on the crRead more”

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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney - Harbour Bridge and the Opera House: the city views you shouldn’t skip
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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

2.Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

Sydney whale-watch from Darling Harbour: small boat, humpback sightings, Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, whale guarantee, return free.

5.0

“Great team knew their stuff care for nature. A significant time with a group of whales including mother and baby. Loved it”

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Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat - Ocean Extreme: how humpback whale spotting actually works
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Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

3.Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

Speedboat whale watching from Circular Quay. Ride past the Opera House and hunt for humpbacks in the Tasman Sea for 2 hours.

5.0

“So professionally done! Efficient load on and load out. Well communicated what the expectations were to be. We had the pleasure of watching to separate pods of whales. The second was very active near the surface so we experienced a Read more”

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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay - Circular Quay and Wharf 6: getting situated fast
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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay

4.Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay

See humpback whales on a 2.5-hour Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay, with open-air decks, live commentary, and a whale guarantee.

4.5

“Beautiful trip. Not too rough waters and they give barf bags just in case. The tour guide was very informative and taught us a lot about whales in general. Got to see a mother, her baby, and their escort. Beautiful day”

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Sydney Whale Watching - 2.5hr Discovery Cruise - The Boat Experience: Viewing Decks and Climate-Controlled Comfort
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Sydney Whale Watching – 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

5.Sydney Whale Watching – 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

A 2.5-hour humpback whale cruise from Darling Harbour with live commentary, comfy viewing decks, and a free return if no whales.

4.0

“The day we were originally supposed to go on this trip there were gale force winds. We were able to change to another day couple days later. We saw male whales slapping the water and breaching and then saw a second pod as we headed back into the bay. Wonderful trip. We saw the whales…”

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Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise - Leaving the harbor: why that first stretch matters
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Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise - Departing From Circular Quay: Where the Adventure Starts
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Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

7.Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

A 2.75-hour catamaran cruise from Circular Quay to open water for humpback whale spotting plus harbour views of Opera House and Bridge.

4.5

“I was with my 4 year old daughter, overall the trip is okay. It’s a nice trip out to the ocean but very far away to see the whale. We were lucky to see a whale breach but too far…”

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Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney - Rose Bay departure and the Sydney Harbour warm-up
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Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

Whale Watching Sydney - Leaving the Harbour: Speed Matters When You’re Chasing Whales
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Whale Watching Sydney

9.Whale Watching Sydney

A fast, small-group whale watching cruise from Circular Quay on the low-profile Adventure boat for close sightings, plus Opera House views.

3.5

“The experience was amazing. The guide kept us out slightly longer to allow extra time seeing the Whales as we didn’t see them until the end. In the way back in they also made a stop to see some dolphins.”

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Taronga Zoo & Whale Watching Cruise Combo - Sydney Harbour - Taronga Zoo on the harbour: wildlife plus some of the best scenery in Sydney
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Taronga Zoo & Whale Watching Cruise Combo – Sydney Harbour

10.Taronga Zoo & Whale Watching Cruise Combo – Sydney Harbour

Whale watch from Sydney Heads, explore Taronga Zoo, then return by ferry through the harbour past bridge and Opera House.

4.5

“This was a great day trip - spending the morning on a boat, experiencing majestic whales, and the afternoon at Taronga Zoo. The activity was well organized, easy to find and flexible to manage. Bring plenty of sunscreen!”

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Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB - The Two-Hour Flow: From Opera House Views to Open Ocean
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Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB

11.Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB

Small-group Sydney whale watching on a high-speed RIB from Circular Quay, led by an expert crew, with lots of whale search time.

5.0

“Even if we had t seen whales the boat ride was so much fun. The whales were the topping on the cake. They even showed off for us flapping their fin and showing us tails. Cassie was a great boat captain and allowed us to stay as long as possible to enjoy the whale experience.”

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Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour - Watching from the harbour: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and classic waterfront angles
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Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour

12.Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour

Fast speed-boat whale watching from Circular Quay with jackets provided, small groups, and close-up humpback sightings around the Tasman Sea.

5.0

“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!”

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Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options - Your private guide and minivan: the calm advantage
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Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

13.Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

Private Sydney-to-Port Stephens day trip with optional dolphin or whale cruise, sandboarding dunes, and scenic coastal viewpoints.

5.0

“Love this experience! Saw many dolphins and they are spectacular. Sandboarding was fun. Unfortunately no camel rides available. The guide, James is really nice. The only thing that viator could improve is to let us know we could swim in the cruise (the guides may not know since they are not allowed on the cruise)…”

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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Whale & Sail - Whale Watching Cruise - Whale watching done the slow, smart way
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Whale & Sail – Whale Watching Cruise

14.Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Whale & Sail – Whale Watching Cruise

Sail a traditional tall ship from Circular Quay on a 4-hour whale watch with free mast views and a warm lunch onboard.

5.0

“A wonderful day out whale watching on the Southern Swan. We got to see a humpback whale breaching as well as dolphins, but it would have been a fantastic standalone day of sailing even if we hadn't seen anything. The crew was great, and it was a pleasure watching the operation of a more than…”

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Whale Watching Adventure Cruise - The Harbour Views: Opera House and Bridge From a Different Angle
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Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

15.Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

High-speed Totally Wild whale cruise from Darling Harbour to open ocean fast, with a small 27-passenger boat and real whale-spotting odds.

3.5

“Great and fun whale watching tour in Sydney! Highly recommend! did get to see the whales and stayed dry on this speedy boat! Great tour, safety, wildlife! Would book again in the future!”

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