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Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch - 4 Hours
Highlights & inclusions
4hr Whale Watching & Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise (weekends only)
Buffet lunch served onboard
Superior vessel with indoor seating and multiple outdoor viewing areas
Expert commentary on whale characteristics and patterns
Perfect for a weekend adventure, departing at 8:15 AM and returning at 12:15 PM.
A rare opportunity to see Humpback Whales up close during their migration, making it a memorable and unforgettable experience.
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$104.00AUD
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience
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Hot Deal
Last minute deal
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What you can expect
Want to witness Humpback Whales on their migration through Sydney? This Sydney Harbour Lunch Whale Watch Cruise is the best way to get up close to the whales and also admire the beautiful scenery as you cruise along Sydney Harbour. The value whale watch cruise includes a buffet lunch as you cruise the harbour listening to commentary as you view the city sights. Every year pods of whales make their migration north and south past Sydney during May- November. Join this morning whale watch cruise on the weekend to see the whales in their natural environment.
Keep an eye out to the horizon as they are playful mammals. The whales will make their presence known as they slap their heads, pectoral fin and tails against the water and if you are lucky you may even see them breach and lunge out of the water. The Sydney Harbour Morning Whale Watch Cruise departs at 12:15pm. Whale watching is a very unique experience. Don't miss out on seeing the Humpback Whales this season! Book your Sydney Whale Watch Cruise here.
Location
What you need to know
- Four hour whale watching cruise from Sydney (Weekends only)
- Buffet lunch served on board
- Onboard commentary providing facts and information about the whales
- Tea, coffee and water
- Fully qualified crew on board
- Comfortable vessel with multiple outside viewing areas and indoor lounge area
- Hotel transfers
- Licensed bar for beverages (extra charge)
- Whale watching season starts from early June to Mid November
- Hot soup is available during June, July, August, September
- Cruise departs daily at 12.15pm from the Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay, Sydney
- Cruise returns at 4.15pm
- Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure
- This experience is four hours in duration.
- This experience departs from Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay; 7 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.
- Camera
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Sun protection including sunscreen and sunglasses
- Is there wheelchair access on board? Yes! There is restricted access to bathrooms and upstairs viewing areas while on board. However there are excellent 360 degree viewing areas on the lower decks. Please contact the experience provider for further information on wheelchair access.
- Is the ocean water rough? The vessel is specially designed for Ocean Cruising and the highly experienced Captain is an expert at cruising in open waters. If you have any questions regarding the open seas, please give the experience provider a call.
- Will I get sea sick? Not everybody experiences motion sickness however if you are unsure about if you suffer from motion sickness we highly recommend you consult a pharmacy or medical professional for some easily available over the counter remedies.
- Are there toilets onboard? There are designated women's and mens toilets onboard.
- How big is the boat? The MV Jerry Bailey is a 21 M vessel, specially designed to handle ocean conditions. We make sure there is plenty of room on board to move around and take plenty of photos. We will never over crowd the vessel.
- Can I have a vegetarian lunch option? Yes, Vegetarian and specific dietary requirements can be catered for with sufficient notice.
- Whale watching season is between May and October
- If you are prone to seasickness it is recommended that you speak to your pharmacist about preventative measures before you board as the crew cannot provide medication
- Vegetarian and specific dietary requirements can be catered for with sufficient notice
- As whales are wild animals it cannot be guaranteed that whales are sighted on all cruises, however this is a rare occurrence and over the past 10 years, 90% of cruises have had successful whale sightings
- Where whales are not sighted guests will be offered a free trip with three years validity
- In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
- Maximum of 95 participants
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- 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
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
