If you dont see any whale during the cruise, you are able to participate another cruise for. The lookout is easy to access after a short 400m walk. Each cruise is approximately 23 hours please check our cruises for the exact times at each pickup and dropoff. Cruise out in to the open sea and catch the majestic mammals of the ocean in action on a whale watching cruise from sydney harbour. We have a great selection of whale watching cruises to choose from at exceptional prices, with departures from both darling harbour, sydney and merimbula. This is the closest natural wildlife experience to sydney cbd within 1 hours travelling time. Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney. The openair viewing decks on board the catamaran offer unobstructed views and the best opportunities for spotting and watching the whales. Grab yourself a great a 3for1 deal and combine a sightseeing harbour cruise with breakfast or lunch and a unique whale watching. Sydney whale watching cruise including lunch or breakfast. The 2019 whale watching season is upon us, and visitors and locals in sydney can witness the great beauty of the majestic creature with one of the following whale watching cruise packages. Sydneys best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience.
Each tour travels out to the open waters surrounding sydney to view the humpback whales in their natural environment. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. Take in the iconic sights of sydney harbour from the water cruise past the opera house and harbour bridge as you depart circular quay enroute to sydney heads. Whale watching season sydney best time for whale watching. Sydney circular quay or darling harbour whalewatching cruise. During the whale watching tour, youll get to feast on a tasty buffetstyle bbq lunch to help fill your stomach and recharge your batteries for the rest of the cruise. And luckily a whale tried to mug us on our way back which was amazing to get a close look at them. Both our 2hr adventure cruise and 3hr discovery cruise maximize whale watching time with a quick trip less than. Head for the open seas aboard an ocean catamaran in pursuit of the gentle giants of the sea. If your cruise is cancelled by us passengers may 1 rebook another afternoon captain cook whale watching cruise in the same season or 2 seek a refund from the original place of purchase or 3 a credit can be made with captain cook cruises towards another cruise within 12 months of original date of travel. Learn about sydney geography and australian wildlife from your captain. This is sydney s only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise.
Aug 31, 2017 whale watching in sydney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season. From circular quay this openwater cruise will take you through the entrance of sydney harbour and into the open pacific in search of whales. Sydney whale watching cruises australian cruise group. Some great companies include whale watching sydney, sydney ocean adventures, and captain cook cruises.
These cruises are the fastest in market, taking only 15 minutes to get out to sea from circular quay. Every year, the humpback whales make their autumn migration along sydney s coastline in search of warmer waters in the pacific. Open water whale watching cruise from sydney harbour quick confirmation go on an open water cruise to see humpback whales. In sydney the annual migration of humpback whales is from may through until november. Whale watching sydney harbour explorer captain cook cruises. If youve ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with whales now is your chance.
Times are tough for the travel community right now. Humpback whale breach in sydney harbour shocks boatload of. Aug 29, 2016 on this tour you will able to combine half day sydney private tour and 2 hours humpback whales cruise on new high speed boat with only small group sizes to view the whales on open waters near. Click on the book button below for your saving to automatically apply and to enter the bookings page. You will be welcomed aboard your 21meter catamaran. Incredible whale watching sydney experience also allows you to enjoy the sights of sydney as you cruise round the harbour. Join the crew at go whale watching sydney as we make our way from darling harbour, taking in the famous sydney harbour land marks and out to the open ocean for an epic whale watching experience bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. Sydney harbour tall ships operates whale watching cruises during the whale migration to allow people to see them up close in their natural environment.
Each year the great whale migration sees thousands of humpback and southern right whales swim close to the coastline around sydney. On this whale watching cruise youll spend around two hours and 45 minutes out on the water, enjoying an unbeatable view of sydney s iconic landmarks and the migrating humpback whales. Lux whale watching sydney princess cruises reservations. Whale watching sydney offers daily cruises from darling harbour and circular quay to watch humpback whales. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. It is not the most tourist season in sydney, but you should try whale watching if you are visiting the city during this period. Take in the iconic sights of sydney harbour from the water cruise past the opera house and harbour bridge as you depart circular quay enroute to sydney.
The whale watching cruise is aboard a spacious oceangoing catamaran, limited to just 120 guests per departure, both upper and lower decks are available for viewing advantage. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. You are welcome to help with the sails and learn the ropes of the fine art of sailing, or just gaze out into the seas, taking in the beautiful views along the way. Go whale watching in sydney and see majestic humpback whales. Forbes cruises for investors give travelers the unique opportunity to pair a luxury vacation with a onceinalifetime opportunity to meet, mingle, and learn from steve forbes and many of the. Most cruises depart from either circular quay or from darling harbor. Whale sightings are guaranteed or another cruise is arranged for free enjoy a fresh cooked breakfast or lunch on the water. The best way to experience these magnificent mammals and view famous sydney landmarks is from onboard a whale watching sydney cruise. That means less travel time and more time watching whales. Revel in the excitement of the first whale sighting as we spot our first pod on their annual migration.
Checkin is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. Departing from circular quay your cruise begins with a sydney harbour sightseeing trip. Whale watching cruises sydney harbour majestic water taxis. Also check out our special offers here and on our packages page. Experience the magnificence of whale watching on beautiful sydney harbour. We are glad to hear you had a wonderful time on our whale watching cruise. As your whale watching cruise departs from sydney, enjoy roving views of popular attractions like harbour bridge, opera house and more. Pricing is subject to availability and as per our terms and conditions, our pricing can fluctuate at our.
As your captain navigates you safely out to the open ocean, enjoy the stunning views of the sydney opera house, the eastern suburbs and sydney harbours iconic headland. Great experience and saw many humpback whales and dolphins also. Sydney harbour whale watching cruises save 10% off or more when you book online close. If you are lucky, there will be many photo opportunities while whale watching sydney. Whale watching cruises in sydney book now experience oz. Sydney harbour whale watching cruise depart from darling. Discovery cruise 3hr our premium three hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience on the best boat in sydney. Sydney premium whale watching cruise and sydney private tour. Its amazing to get out on the water on a whale watching tour and see these great marine mammals up close and personal. Whale spotting remains a common occurrence in the migrating season along the long coastline.
Equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating and viewing decks over 3 levels. Plus, theres even a whale sighting guarantee if you dont see whales on your cruise youre entitled to another cruise in the same whale watching season entirely free. There are a number of companies that offer whale watching cruises in sydney. Come and watch magnificent humpbacks swim straight past sydney heads on their annual migration north.
We operate a beautiful 62 ft sailing vessel and if weather permits we will set the sails as we cruise with the whales. See splendid humpback whales migrating from antarctica to the great barrier reef, marvel at the majestic views of sydney harbour with sydney opera house and sydney harbour bridge in the background, and dine on a sumptuous lunch. Hop on hop off 2day harbour explorer, depart circular quay wharf no. Whale guarantee dont miss an amazing opportunity to see humpbacks and the occasional southern right whale off sydney during the annual migration. Oz whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before.
Humpback whale watching sydney sydney harbour boat hire. We believe our pricing to be equal to many other whale watching cruises on the sydney harbour. Download the wild about whales app so you can follow the whales progress during the migration, and report any you see. Sydney harbour whale watching cruises aussie travel saver. Sydney harbour whale watching cruise depart from darling harbour.
While no one can guarantee you will see a whale breach, you have a pretty high chance of catching a glimpse of one. If your cruise is cancelled by us passengers may 1 rebook another afternoon captain cook whale watching cruise in the same season or 2 seek a refund from the original place of purchase or 3 a credit can be made with captain cook cruises towards another cruise within 12. 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. The humpback whales are usually identified by their enormous size, majestic whale songs and their aerial acrobatics abilities such as their ability to continuously breach the water in spite of their large bodies. The smaller boats generally put you closer to the surface of the water, which is the. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises. 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 satsun only served on board. We recommend joining the roll call for you sailing once your cruise is booked, then downloading.
Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. It is purposebuilt for whale watching and features two passenger decks, both offering spectacular openair viewing and a comfortable allweather lounge for the entire family. Cruise to taronga zoo from circular quay or darling harbour and enjoy taronga zoo entry and the sky safari cable car. We are disappointed to read that your experience on the whale watching cruise wasnt up to your standard. You can go whale watching all winter and spring may november in sydney. Out in the open ocean youre in for a spectacular whale encounter. Insiders guide to whale watching in sydney the wildlife. Whale watching sydney offers daily whale watching cruises from mid may to the end of november departing from darling. While whale watching cruises from nearby huskisson are common, hyams beach is. Forget boring old whale watching cruises, ocean extreme offers the most exciting and most personal whale watching experience in sydney.
Whale watching in sy dney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season. Experience the excitement of whale watching aboard ocean dreaming ii. Sydney whale watching cruise with bbq lunch experience oz. Best custom built, fast and spacious vessels to give you the best day possible out.
Passionate whale watcher john goodridge, 54, witnessed the breathtaking display from a cruise boat sailing out of sydney heads last week. Whale watching sydneysydney harbour cruisevagabond cruises. Whale watching and sydney harbour cruise departs darling. Whale watching cruise departs darling harbour, sydney. We are happy to create a perfect experience for you.
In sydney, the whale migration goes between may and november. Combine whale watching with sydney harbour sightseeing. Choose this unique whale watching cruise from sydney on board the coral trekker, an authentic tall ship that takes you on an ecofriendly whale watching cruise. In less than 20 minutes we are exiting the heads and into whale watching waters. Best whale watching cruise ever fantasea cruising, sydney. To join your whale watch cruise from sydney you should make your way to the designated meeting point. As you go for whale watching sydney, ensure that you have also acquired a bit of knowledge on the animals. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. Whale watching sydney offers daily whale watching cruises from mid may to the end of november departing from darling harbour and circular quay.
Day trip from sydney includes a whale watching cruise, exploring sand dunes by 4wd vehicle and taking a photo with a koala view details when is whale watching season in nelson bay. The tour departs daily between june and november and the 2. Sydney whale watching cruise including lunch or breakfast provided by oz whale watching. Whale sighting guaranteed, or cruise again for free within the same season. Open water whale watching cruise from sydney harbour. Every year, between late may and late november, thousands of humpback and other whales migrate along the australian coastline to their feeding and breeding grounds.
I personally prefer the smaller boats, like those operated by go whale watching. Whale watching sydney harbour cruises captain cook cruises. Whale watching cruise and taronga zoo visit departs daily between may and october. See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a sydney whale watching cruise. Coral trekker, one of sydney harbour tall ships historic vessels, operates whale watching cruises during this incredible migration to allow people to see the whales up close in their natural environment. Palm beach whale watching cruises sydney fantasea cruising. On this whale watching cruise that begins from sydney, you get to be a part of the crew on the coral trekker, an authentic sailing vessel built in the 1930s. Whale surface behaviours, why whales do what they do observations from our experienced whale watching team on board go whale watching sydney boats.
Plan your whale watching tour, call us on 0439 625 377. With a choice of nine whale watching cruises from reputed sydney operators, take your pick and get an exclusive opportunity to spot pods of whales right from humpbacks, southern right and more as they migrate to. Your cruise vessel is a 75passenger, 16 meter super seacatamaran. See sydney sights away from the crowds, onboard a whale watching ship. Your cruise begins on beautiful sydney harbour, departing either darling harbour or circular quay. Enjoy the antics of whales in their natural playground from the comfort of this timber sailing vessel. Had booked with fantasea cruises through experience oz in june.
Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before you. Tripadvisor sydney whalewatching cruise including lunch or. Our three hour whale cruise departs and returns from rose bay in sydneys eastern suburbs, not far from bondi. Then join the afternoon whale watching cruise where you will see humpbacks and the occasional. With whale watching cruises departing from palm beach and ettalong most weekends of both the northern and southern migrations, now is the perfect time to book your whale watching cruise. On this whale watching cruise youll spend around two hours and 45 minutes out on the water, enjoying an unbeatable view of sydneys iconic landmarks and the migrating humpback whales. Oz whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know. Tripadvisor sydney whalewatching cruise including lunch. Whale watching sydney harbour boat hire get on boat. See splendid humpback whales migrating from antarctica to the great barrier reef, marvel at the majestic views of sydney harbour with sydney opera house and sydney harbour bridge in the background and dine on a sumptuous lunch. Open water whale watching cruise from sydney harbour, sydney.
Informative commentary on whales, their migration patterns and behaviour including a number of interesting facts and statistics. Prices vary according to the duration and location and are provided below. Vegetarian and specific dietary requirements can be catered for with sufficient notice. We are the only sydney whale watching company that offers live commentary, whale watching experience, a sydney harbour cruise and a bbq buffet lunch all included in the one great package. Whale watching season in sydney is incredible, and its something you need to see for yourself. Whale watching tours departing from sydney whalefree.