Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast | 4 hours

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Oz Whale Watching - LUNCH
2 Adults x $66.41
$132.82
Approx Total
$132.82

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Tea and Coffee
  • Humpback whale watching
  • Live commentary on board
  • BBQ buffet lunch or breakfast (depending on departure time selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Overview

This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. 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. 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 (sat/sun only) served on board. Then head out into the open sea to go whale watching, pass through the Sydney Harbour Heads. Your crew will locate and provide informative commentary on the whales and their activity. These giants of the sea once nearly hunted to extinction, it is believed in history the humpback population was once as low as 200 whales. The conservation of these beautiful animals has led to the humpback population being at a safe level to avoid extinction. Numbers are restricted on this whale-watching cruise, with plenty of room inside and out for viewing in comfort on board your spacious sightseeing vessel.

Meeting points

Eastern Pontoon, Eastern side of Circular Quay (same side as Opera House) The pontoon is located in front of Searock Grill Restaurant Please check in 15-30 minutes before departure time

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Once on board you will enjoy a scenic harbour cruise while enjoying a delicious meal. During this time you will take in all the iconic sites of Sydney

    45 minutes

  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (Pass By)

    As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights the Botanic Gardens before heading out to the Whale Watching.

  • Manly Beach (Pass By)

    As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights Manly Beach before heading out to the Whale Watching.

  • Sydney Harbour (Pass By)

    As you enjoy your lunch you will take in all the sites of Sydney Harbour before heading out to the Whale Watching.

  • Watsons Bay (Pass By)

    As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights the the famous Watsons Bay before heading out to the Whale Watching.

  • Oz Whale Watching (Pass By)

    Oz Whale Watching 4 hour Cruise.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • We suggest all guests to please bring motion sickness medication, our policy is better safe than sorry.
  • Please dress appropriately with comfortable shoes and warm clothing depending on the time of the year
  • Please bring a camera and sun protection
  • Available May - November (Whale Watching Season here in Sydney)

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.5

773 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Something Special

Published on Jan, 2025

We were amazed at the number of people queuing for this cruise which we had booked several months ago . We were unaware that this was the final cruise of the Seasonal migration of Whales to the southern ocean . We were a bit concerned that there would be insufficient seats and also we did not have any great expectations regarding the BBQ lunch . However we boarded with everyone else and we had been worrying over nothing . There was ample seating and the the Lunch was terrific with plenty of delicious food and enough for seconds . There was a dedicated expert to give us commentary as we cruised through the Harbour as lunch was served . After lunch service we ventured out into the quite Heavy swell , about 3 mts . Glad we had Lunch inside the Harbour . We headed south for about an hour with no sign of Whales , however the Skipper received a call from another Boat to say that a Mother & Calf had been spotted near the Heads . We turned and made our way back and we spotted the pair of Whales as they crossed the entrance to the Harbour , occasionally breaching and waving with the huge Flippers . The Calf was especially active as if Mother was encouraging it to perform for us . Suddenly 2 large Males also appeared , so now we had 4 whales in view . We kept pace with them as they headed south until , sadly , it was time for us to return to the Harbour . As we made our turn the skipper sounded his Horn 3 times and the Whales waved us goodbye with their Flippers , as if they had been trained to do that . What a special Day . We managed to get some good video of the Whales . This will go down as something we will remember .

Great trip and we saw whales!

Published on Nov, 2024

Fantastic guides and a great experience! I would highly recommend that you take sea bands or some type of Dramamine because we had about five people got violently sick on the boat because of the choppy water/motion sickness. It’s no joke and was tough to listen to. Take something for sea sickness before you go.

Superbly organised tour

Published on Nov, 2024

It's been a great boat trip. Perfect communication beforehand and detailed information on where the meeting point was. We have been very lucky on the tour to see numerous whales "playing" around and coming close to the boat. The brunch buffet was also delicious. Overall you feel well looked after. Would definitely recommend to take something against sea sickness with you as the sea can be rough and some who haven't followed the advice ended up being sick later on the trip.

Must try and best organiser.

Published on Nov, 2024

Amazing experience. must try. staff was super friendly and quite supportive. in the cruise food was also really really good. they made sure that we could see Whales. spent quality 3-4 hrs in deep sea. we even saw dolphins going in front of our ship. the sea was turbulent. had best experience of my life.

Great food, great staff, great trip.

Published on Nov, 2024

A great trip; food was good too with a great selection. We followed a calf and two adult humpbacks for about 2 hours with several breaches! Excellent. Then a school of dolphins swan next to the boat en route home. Great staff and great fun. Great value for money.

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