Sydney Whale Watching Adventure CruiseSydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise
4.730
2040-01-01AUD75
Witness the magic of Whales up close on this Sydney whale watching tour from Darling Harbour. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and get up close to view the whales migrate past Sydney. After a speedy boat ride through the magnificent Sydney Harbour, you’ll enter the Pacific Ocean in search of these majestic creatures in their natural environment. Learn about the biology, lifecycle and behaviour of whales with commentary from the dedicated and passionate crew. With comfort, speed and safety all paramount, this whale watching vessel offer both 360-degree outdoor viewing areas and spacious indoor cabin seating to guarantee you the best views. The main whale species that you can expect to encounter are Humpback Whales and on occasion, Southern Rights, Minkes, Byrde’s, Blue and Orcas as well as dolphins and seals splashing about in the harbour. Don’t miss out on the Sydney whale watching season, book this experience online here.
Go Whale Watching - by
4/5stars
Nice experience, but did not see whales as expected.
Go Whale Watching - by
5/5stars
great view captain and crew so cool and friendly and nice coffee.
Go Whale Watching - by
3/5stars
This was my second time going to whale watching with Experience OZ
Go Whale Watching - by
3/5stars
Worth it experience with good commentary but was a little long
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Everyone who love to connect with nature will love the experience watching those lovely whales. I would want them to experience this adventure.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Seeing whales near the ship is the unforgettable experience
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
The most amazing experience with the Humpback Whales!
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Such great hospitality from the staff, nice guidings about the sightseeing. They were always on top of everything.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
2/5stars
Not the best experience, needed a serious warning or trip postponement
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Really good experience, the guides knew a lot of information and we saw a lot of whales and dolphins!
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Wow what an amazing experience! Was one of the family's highlights of the year!
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Had a great experience and the staff was fantastic.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
You will see lots of whales! 100% an experience that I would recommend. The crew was extremely helpful and friendly.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Absolutely amazing experience!! Something I would love to do again.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
It was really a nice experience and shout out to the crew of the trip. Thanks to their super friendly service.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Amazing whale watching, the staff and everything were good
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Great experience, we were very fortunate with the weather and the whale sightings!
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
4/5stars
2hrs and 45mins of pure happiness. I loved to watch these majestic animals.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Great adventure with amazing stuff - totally worth going!
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
So lucky! We saw some whales many times. Love it!
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Whale-watching cruise - an amazing experience with whales and dolphins!
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
It's a very amazing wonder experience, so lucky, so great!
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Overall an amazing and memorable time! We were lucky with multiple whale sightings.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Whale watching on 12th June 2023, sunset slot. An amazing experience up close.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Very beautiful experience. Highly recommended. Definitely coming back.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
I had an amazing day!! The vessel that took us out to the sea is the perfect size which helped reduce the chance of sea sickness. The crews are amazing and fun. Very entertaining experience. I’d definitely do it again.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
The tour was super great! Saw some awesome whale activity
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
It is an unbelievable experience. We saw whales jumping out of the water three times. It is epic! The staff are nice, knowledgeable, and considerate. Next year, I will choose Experience Oz again.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
Good experience overall and enjoyed whale watching.
Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure - by
5/5stars
The sunset whale watching was an amazing experience

Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

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Highlights & inclusions

Fun and informative 3-hr whale watching tour
Learn about the biology, lifecycle and behaviour of whales
Bring a smile, a sense of adventure and an open mind!
Fun and friendly staff who will look after you!
Whale sightings guaranteed - or book a free return cruise
This tour is suitable for people of all ages
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$75.00AUD
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience

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What you can expect

Witness the magic of Whales up close on this Sydney whale watching tour from Darling Harbour. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and get up close to view the whales migrate past Sydney. After a speedy boat ride through the magnificent Sydney Harbour, you’ll enter the Pacific Ocean in search of these majestic creatures in their natural environment.

Learn about the biology, lifecycle and behaviour of whales with commentary from the dedicated and passionate crew. With comfort, speed and safety all paramount, this whale watching vessel offer both 360-degree outdoor viewing areas and spacious indoor cabin seating to guarantee you the best views. The main whale species that you can expect to encounter are Humpback Whales and on occasion, Southern Rights, Minkes, Byrde’s, Blue and Orcas as well as dolphins and seals splashing about in the harbour.

Don’t miss out on the Sydney whale watching season, book this experience online here.

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What you need to know

Note
  • The Express Whale Watch Adventure is fun, informative and a great opportunity to connect with nature. The owner/operators are passionate about whales and love sharing their experience with all onboard. Learn about the biology, lifecycle and behaviour of whales from the dedicated and passionate crew
  • The boat is a fast, modern and comfortable vessel, specifically designed for whale watching. She is 24 meters long, has lots of outdoor viewing areas but also a large indoor cabin with seating and toilets for your comfort and convenience
  • The majority of the whales migrating past are Humpback whales but you will also have the chance to see other whales like Southern Rights, Minkes, Bryde’s, Blue and Orcas and marine life like dolphins, sea turtles, Australian Fur Seals, a bounty of sea birds and more from the boat
  • Whilst all efforts will be made to ensure that your whale watching tour is an enjoyable one it is important to remember that these whales are wild animals. They do not perform on cue! A range of whale behaviours may be viewed including fluke up dives, tail slapping, pectoral fin slapping, spy hopping, breaching, tail throws
  • This tour is suitable for people of all ages, however, it is important to remember that this tour takes you out into the open ocean. We recommend that if you are affected by motion sickness you take sea sickness prevention tablets
  • Dress warmly and wear flat-soled shoes for comfort and safety
  • On this experience, children are considered 0-16years. This experience is not recommended for children under 1 year old. If you choose to bring your infant please purchase a child ticket for them
Inclusions
  • 3-hr Whale Watching Adventure
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Live and interesting whale commentary
  • Fun and friendly staff who will look after you!
  • Whale sightings guaranteed - or book a free return cruise
  • Tea and Coffee
Time
  • Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure
Duration
  • Please allow 3 hours for this experience
Departure Location
  • Tour departs from King Street Wharf 6, Darling Harbour
What To Bring
  • Wear flat, covered shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Wet weather jacket
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Any food you may like whilst on the cruise
Cancellation Policy
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows will result in you forfeiting your experience
  • Rescheduling date and time is available up until 24 hours prior to departure
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking 
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience 
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction 
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control 
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher 
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements 

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4.7/5Based on 30 reviews

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Leticia Correa

7 months ago

Nice experience, but did not see whales as expected.

The experience was nice, and the staff were friendly and supportive. Unfortunately, I did not see whales as expected. I saw one very far which I could not see well. I know it is not the company's fault as many external factors were involved, but just a bit frustrated.

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Roswati Rahidin

7 months ago

great view captain and crew so cool and friendly and nice coffee.

This is my 1st time to go see whale in front my eyes..we so excited..first take a time just enjoy the view and snap more photo because lighting on point hahaha..but please put you eyes on the water not like me texting and i miss the moment in front my eyes for 1 second. but again captain and crew really take care of us..thanks..will came again..

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Gleyce Oliveira

8 months ago

This was my second time going to whale watching with Experience OZ

This was my second year going whale watching with Experience OZ, and overall, it was a positive experience. Experience OZ provided great support and information throughout the cruise. However, a couple of aspects were less than ideal, mainly due to natural conditions rather than the company itself. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't good, with strong winds and rough sea making the boat a bit unstable. Given that this is a family program, it would have been helpful if we had been informed about the weather conditions before boarding. Additionally, it took nearly two hours to spot any whales. Again, this isn’t the fault of Experience OZ, but it was a bit disappointing that just as we found the whales, it was already time to head back. As a result, we didn’t have much time to enjoy the experience. Last year, I had a wonderful time, which is why I brought two friends along this year. Unfortunately, they didn’t enjoy it as much as I did previously.