Sydney Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook

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Circular Quay Wharf 6
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  • Experience an extraordinary whale watching cruise in Sydney and witness the gentle giants of the sea on their annual migration
  • Enjoy an open water cruise through Sydney Harbour with expert commentary from the friendly crew
  • Enjoy the journey on a catamaran with two decks, open-air viewing, all-weather lounge and whale sighting guarantee!
  • The two passenger decks and spacious outdoor and indoor viewing areas available ensure that you get a great view of the whales

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Whale Watching Cruise Explorer

Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Entry

Whale Watching Cruise

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NZ$ 110.35NZ$ 122.59

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What to expect

Sail out into the beautiful waters in Sydney and catch up to the humpback whale migrations from mid-May to November on this thrilling whale watching cruise. Whale watching with Captain Cook Cruises also offers a family friendly, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating over multiple viewing decks to give you unobstructed views of the whales.

Enjoy expert commentary onboard and get fun and educational insights into whale behaviour. Feel assured with the unique whale watching guarantee, which means if you don’t see a whale, you can cruise again with Captain Cook Cruises for FREE!

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It's the perfect opportunity to see the whales in their natural habitat
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Migratory humpback whales will breach, play, and sing around you
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Jump aboard a boat which gives you all the comforts you need for a day out of the water whale watching
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Discover so much more about the whales from the commentary of an expert whale watching crew
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Get on board a beautiful two-deck catamaran out to open sea and go whale watching!

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4.4 / 5
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172 reviews
Guide
4.6
Itinerary
4.4
Quality of transfer
4.4
Value for money
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Review for: Whale Watching Cruise

However, it was canceled on that day and made up for the departure the next day. The weather was good that day and I saw many whales. It was very good.

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It was a very good experience. I was able to see the Sydney Opera House, the Bay Bridge and other attractions up close. I even went whale watching in the South Pacific and successfully saw the whale's little tail, but the shutter was not ready.

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It rained that day ☔️. I'm not sure if the whales were less active because the weather was a bit cold? I only saw a bit of their tails, which was a little disappointing, but the overall journey was still unforgettable, and the guide's commentary was excellent. Service: Good Itinerary: Approximately 3 hours Scenery along the way: Beautiful Safety: Good Value for money: Good

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Review for: Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Entry

This journey has been an amazing experience for us family. We love it so much. BTW, we are from Malaysia. We purchased combo ticket together for whale watching and taronga zoo as it is much cheaper and hassle free. So whale watching must be on the list while visiting sydney. we never regret booking with captain cook cruise. They are very professional. The cruise ship is big. The tour guide is very friendly. They are expert in catching whale. we can see humpback whale tail for almost 4 to 5 times.. It's better than never. Overall I give 4.5 /5 ⭐ . Truly recommended for those who are excited for whale watching as it is lifetime experience. thank you KLOOk for this awesome itinerary. thank you captain cook cruise for this unforgeable memory.

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It was a truly wonderful experience to see the whales jumping like that. And for those who get motion sickness, be sure to take motion sickness medication before getting on board.

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We were incredibly lucky on this trip. At first, we saw whales in the distance near other boats. Then, two whales swam right up to our boat and kept breaching and slapping the water. Even our tour guide said we were much luckier than the previous group, who only saw them from afar. Given the amount of time and proximity we had with the whales, I think it was truly a great value (though it was also just good luck!).

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a wonderful trip with family and parent , we hv 2 wheelchairs and the boarding is smooth and safe , we saw quite a lot of whales including humpback whales!

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Tour started on time, tour guide was very informative and considerate and provided extra time to wait for more whale sighting.

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despite the ride was wobbly and rough, the experience was nice as we didn't have this in HK. managed to spot a few whales, though not the full forms, we knew they were there. Our guide was super friendly and accomodating! one bonus was the weather was perfect! remember to take a tablet if you have motion sickness

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Review for: Whale Watching Cruise

Very lucky! we are able to spot a few humpback whales. The crew is professional. make sure you go earlier for queue up.

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Good to know

  • Please refer to the Temporary Closure Notice for Circular Quay Wharft 6 from 20 Jul to 28 Aug 2026
  • Arrive 30 mintues prior to cruise departure time for check-in & to your departure location
  • This is an open water cruise and you will experience sea motion. We recommend you eat lightly before and during the cruise. Travel sickness tablets are generally most effective if taken prior to the cruise
  • Please dress according to the weather; it will often feel colder at sea
  • Smoking is not permitted onboard

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