Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney
Overview
We want to help you build lifelong memories of your personal experience with the biggest and most majestic animals of the ocean.
Our custom built whale watching boat allows you to be right next to the ocean allowing for unobstructed viewing of the migrating whales. We only take small groups allowing a uniquely personal experience.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will look after you and provide expert information on the migration patterns of the whales and the history of Sydney Harbour as we go.
You can expect a great day out with family and friends and we offer a whale sighting guarantee on all trips.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Location
The Promenade
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We are whale enthusiasts! We love all things whale and we want to share our passion and knowledge with you. Our mission is to provide you with a very special whale encounter.
Cruise through Sydney Harbour, under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House. We will venture our of Sydney heads into the open ocean with our expert and passionate crew to witness the annual migration of the majestic humpback whales.
Respectfully observe these amazing animals whilst we provide in depth commentary. We have decades of experience observing and swimming with humpback whales and we want to share our knowledge with you.
Expect to make memories that you will keep for a lifetime.
We offer a 'Whale Sighting Guarantee' if you don't see whales you can come again free of charge!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-348450P1
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Average 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 481 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All Fees and Taxes.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
