The 15 Best Sydney Whale Watching Tours

Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

1.Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,790 reviews · 2h 45m · from $63Our pick

See humpback whales from Sydney Harbour on a 165-minute cruise with expert commentary, warm drinks, landmark views, and a whale-sighting guarantee.

“Loved the rocking and rolling of the boat. The crew did everything they could to find whales and we were very lucky to see a Mum and her calf swimming in the ocean. It was amazing watching them in their natural habitat. The crew were great. I highly recommend booking this excursion with Sydney Whale watching.”

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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

2.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 878 reviews · from $74

Review of Sydney’s four-hour whale-watching cruise, with harbour sights, breakfast or BBQ lunch, expert commentary, value, and seasickness advice.

“From start to finish, the customer service was excellent. Clear instructions were provided before the event. The event hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. The timing as great because the whales were very active. Thank you!”

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Sydney: 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

3.Sydney: 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 756 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Review of Sydney’s 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise, with practical tips on timing, boat comfort, whale sightings, seasickness, and value.

“It was a informative and fun cruise Really enjoyed learning and it the wales Team were great Thanks for the fun adventure”

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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

4.Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · from $99Top rated

Review of Sydney’s Whale Tales boat trip, with small groups, expert commentary, whale guarantee, harbor views, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“We had to contact the operator, as we where due to travel on the 9am tour but our uber dropped us at the wrong wharf. They were very helpful and booked us onto the 3pm tour instead. The tour did not disappoint and we saw whales. I nice touch was a photographer on board who took photos and we received them in the evening. Highly recommend.”

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Sydney: Discovery Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran

5.Sydney: Discovery Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 402 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63

Review of Sydney’s 150-minute whale watching catamaran tour, with fast ocean access, viewing decks, photos, comfort, and practical tips.

“we did the afternoon whale watching cruise it was thought was so two of our four people backed out preferring to go milder seas it was hard to see any whales because it was so choppy we managed to find one who put on a bit of a display for us sadly all I managed to catch on my phone was four splashes the whales were just too fast for me couldn't hear the commentary over the booming seas The boat was adequate and seemed stable enough even in the larger waves so we could go quite a way out to find the whale activity”

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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

6.Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Review of Sydney’s 4-hour whale watching cruise, with breakfast or lunch, harbour views, expert commentary, sea-sickness tips, and honest value advice.

“Full of action packed viewing of awesome whales...and very attentive staff”

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Sydney: Scenic Whale Watching Cruise – Whales Guaranteed

7.Sydney: Scenic Whale Watching Cruise – Whales Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Review of Sydney’s 3-hour whale-watching cruise, with boat details, wildlife sightings, value, practical tips, and an honest look at the experience.

“Great value for money tour! Shortly after being on open waters we could see several whales for the full time. Excellent guides and captain.”

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Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

8.Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $92

Race across Sydney Harbour and into the Tasman Sea for a two-hour speedboat search for humpback whales with Ocean Extreme.

“Blake was a great guide. Boat ride was very enjoyable. The operator provided winter jackets which was unexpected and gratefully appreciated. We saw lots of whales and lucked out on weather. Would recommend”

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Sydney: Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise

9.Sydney: Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 300 reviews · 2h 30m · from $67

Review of Sydney’s 150-minute whale-watching cruise, with practical tips on weather, motion sickness, wildlife, value, and whale sightings.

“It was a great experience and so friendly tour guide 😊👍”

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Sydney: Ocean Whale Watching Experience

10.Sydney: Ocean Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 240 reviews · 2h 30m · from $98

Join a small-group Sydney whale-watching cruise for humpbacks, harbour landmarks, expert commentary, and a whale sighting guarantee.

“Rob & Alex were very welcoming & approachable, Alex was very knowledgeable about hump back Whales. We were extremely fortunate to see a majestic calf breach spectacularly 105 times! What a perfect first time Whale watching experience. I would highly recommend Whale Tales. Thank you so much from a huge nature, animal and mammal lover!”

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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay

11.Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $68

Review of Sydney’s 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise from Circular Quay, with practical tips on weather, seasickness, whales, value, and booking.

“Highly recommend this whale watching experience. Friendly, and knowledgeable crew. Got to see many whale sightings.”

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Sydney Whale Watching – 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

12.Sydney Whale Watching – 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 120 reviews · from $57

Sydney’s 2.5-hour whale cruise offers harbour views, expert commentary, tea, and seasonal humpback sightings from Darling Harbour.

“I saw whale jump but wife missed it all she saw was the splash. But was able to see pics online. I recommend it very much.”

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Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise – Whales Guaranteed!

13.Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise – Whales Guaranteed!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 76 reviews · from $43Best value

Sail from Circular Quay for a three-hour humpback whale cruise with expert commentary, open views, sunset light, and a whale guarantee.

“A fantastic adventure with a knowledgeable and engaging team.”

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Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

14.Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · from $57

Review of Sydney’s 2-hour whale-watching cruise from Circular Quay, with boat details, whale sightings, sea conditions, price, and booking advice.

“Very knowledgeable and good view - unfortunately no whales but we were offered another opportunity on a different day”

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Sydney: Whale Watching Cruise and Taronga Zoo Package

15.Sydney: Whale Watching Cruise and Taronga Zoo Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 37 reviews · 1 day · from $95

Review of Sydney’s whale watching and Taronga Zoo package, with cruise details, sea conditions, value, wildlife odds, and practical tips.

“I always appreciate safety and observing the rules of how to behave in nature and wild environments - and that was well taken care of. I know wild animals are not on cue and no one really knows what may or may not happen. However, running from one side of the boat to the other, and trying to catch a glimse of sth really wasn't what I imagined.”

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