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Sydney Harbour: Narrated Whale-Watching Cruise Including Meal

Sydney Harbour: Narrated Whale-Watching Cruise Including Meal

4.5 (917) 🕑 4 hours Free cancellation

Make your way independently to King Street Wharf to board your whale-watching vessel. Group numbers are capped, providing space to move comfortably between the indoor cabin and outdoor viewing decks throughout the cruise. Begin the experience in the sheltered waters of Sydney Harbour, where you can settle in and enjoy a buffet breakfast or barbecue lunch on board. As you cruise past the waterfront, take photos of landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison. After your meal, continue past coastal highlights including Manly Beach, Watsons Bay, and The Gap before exiting the harbor and entering the Pacific Ocean. From May to November, humpback and southern right whales migrate along this stretch of coastline between Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef. During this period, you may observe behaviors such as breaching, tail slapping, and surface spouting. A naturalist-guide provides live commentary, sharing insights into whale migration patterns, marine ecosystems, and other wildlife that may appear, including dolphins and seabirds. While whale sightings are highly likely during the season, marine wildlife remains unpredictable. If no whales are spotted during your cruise, you are eligible to return on another whale-watching tour at no additional cost, subject to availability.

Languages: English
📍Eastern Pontoon, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🏢Operated by Sydney Princess Cruises

Highlights

  • Learn more than you would on your own with live commentary
  • Maximize your chances of spotting whales with a naturalist guide
  • Enjoy views of Sydney and its harbor that many other visitors miss
  • This tour handily includes breakfast or lunch, plus hot drinks

What you'll see & do

  • 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
  • As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights the Botanic Gardens before heading out to the Whale Watching.
  • As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights Manly Beach before heading out to the Whale Watching.
  • As you enjoy your lunch you will take in all the sites of Sydney Harbour before heading out to the Whale Watching.
  • 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 4 hour Cruise.

What's included

  • Tea and Coffee
  • Humpback whale watching
  • Live commentary on board
  • BBQ buffet lunch or breakfast (depending on departure time selected)

What's not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Good to know

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)

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation 🔒 Secure checkout
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A$ 84.00

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