All images are for reference only. The actual cruise is subject to the arrangements on the day. Some whale-watching cruises require online check-in in advance. Please check your email after booking, as no further notice will be given. Please be advised!!
** During whale watching season, there are many vessels departing from the pier, and boarding points may be changed by cruise operators without prior notice. Please follow the instructions of the on-site staff. Thank you for your understanding!!
If prone to motion sickness or seasickness, please take motion sickness medicine about half an hour before departure. Due to rough waves, please remain seated and hold on firmly while on board to prevent falls.
All packages in this itinerary do not include insurance, if you need insurance please purchase it separately.
[Captain Cook-2.5H] Departure from Circular Quay
Meeting location: Circular Quay Wharf 6, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Full duration: approx. 2.5 hr
Time slot: 9:30 AM / 1:30 PM
Age information: adults 16+ years, children 4–15 years, infants 0–3 years
Whale watching guarantee: With over 95% success rate, if no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers can take another complimentary cruise within the same whale watching season by applying at least 24 hr in advance, subject to availability. Please note this free reboarding is non-transferable, for personal use only, and no refund will be issued if you choose not to participate.
[Captain Cook - Whale watching + Taronga - 2.5H] Departure from Circular Quay
Meeting location: Circular Quay Wharf 6, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Full duration: whale watching approx. 2.5 hr
Time slot description: Whale watching departs at 9:30 AM and arrives at Taronga Zoo pier around 11:55 AM
Age information: adults 16+ years, children 4–15 years, infants 0–3 years
Whale watching guarantee: With over 95% success rate, if no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers can take another complimentary cruise within the same season by applying at least 24 hours in advance, subject to availability. Please note this complimentary trip is non-refundable if unused, non-transferable, and valid only for the original passenger.
Go whale watching - 3h departure from Darling Harbour
Meeting location: King Street Wharf 6, Darling Harbour, NSW 2000
Full duration: approx. 3 hr
Time slots: 8:30 AM / 10:00 AM / 11:45 AM / 1:15 PM / 3:00 PM
Age information: adults 17+ years, children 0–16 years
Whale sighting guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers can take another complimentary cruise within 3 years, subject to advance application and availability. Please note that the additional trip is complimentary, non-transferable, and no refund will be issued if you choose not to participate.
Whale whisperer - departure from Darling Harbour
**This whale watching cruise requires 6 participants. If there are insufficient participants, the time slot may be changed or temporarily canceled. If this is a concern, please do not place an order and consider other optional boats**
Meeting location: King Street Wharf 6, 36 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000
Full duration: approx. 1.5–2 hr
Time slots: 9:45 AM, 1:30 PM
Age information: adults 15+ years, children 2–14 years, infants 0–1 year
Note: If no whales are spotted, you can watch for free again within 5 days. However, you must apply in advance, subject to availability. Please note that the complimentary viewing is a free offer. Non-participation will be considered voluntary forfeiture with no refund provided. The ticket is for personal use only and non-transferable.
Note: Starting from August 15, 2026, a new large boat will be used, with a capacity of approx. 100 people. Please be advised.
Fantasea - 2H departure from Circular quay
Ticket redemption address: Circular Quay - Wharf 6
Boarding wharf: Circular Quay-Campbells Cove (Campbells Cove is a large area, for more precise navigation please enter the full address: Sydney Harbour Boat Tours, Campbells Cove Pontoon)
Full duration: approx. 2 hr
Time slots: 9:30 AM / 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM
Age information: adults 16+ years, children 4–15 years, infants 0–3 years
Whale sighting guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers will receive one complimentary return trip within the same year (or if the unsuccessful cruise occurs within two weeks of the season's end). Advance application is required and subject to availability. Please note that the additional trip is complimentary, non-refundable if unused, non-transferable, and valid only for the original passenger.
Fantasea discovery cruise - 2.5H: Departing from Darling Harbour
Ticket redemption address: Departs Darling Harbour, Pier 26, Berth 3
Boarding wharf: Darling Harbour – Aquarium Wharf
Full duration: approx. 2.5 hr
Time slot: 9:45 AM / 1:00 PM
Age information: adults 16+ years, children 4–15 years, infants 0–3 years
Whale sighting guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers will receive one complimentary return trip within the same year (or if the unsuccessful cruise occurs within two weeks of the season's end). Advance application is required and subject to availability. Please note that the additional trip is complimentary, non-refundable if unused, non-transferable, and valid only for the original passenger.
Fantasea adventure cruise - 2.5H: Departing from Darling Harbour
Ticket redemption address: Departs Darling Harbour, Pier 26, Berth 3
Boarding wharf: Darling Harbour – Aquarium Wharf
Full duration: approx. 2.5 hr
Time slots: 9:15 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:15 PM
Age information: adults 16+ years, children 12–15 years
Whale sighting guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers will receive one complimentary return trip within the same year (or if the unsuccessful cruise occurs within two weeks of the season's end). Advance application is required and subject to availability. Please note that the additional trip is complimentary, non-refundable if unused, non-transferable, and valid only for the original passenger.
Ocean extrem - osprey 2 hr cruise departing from circular quay
Meeting location: Campbell's cove pontoon, Sydney NSW (please search Ocean Extreme on Google Maps)
Full duration: approx. 2 hr
Time slot: 8:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM
Age note: same price for all visitors aged 6 and above
Whale watching guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers can take another complimentary cruise within the same season by applying at least 24 hours in advance, subject to availability. Please note this free reboarding is non-transferable and for personal use only; no refund will be issued if you choose not to participate.
[Ocean extrem - small gray boat ORCA-2H] Departure from Circular quay
Meeting location: Campbell's Cove Pontoon at Circular Quay
Full duration: approx. 2 hr
Time slot: 8:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM
Age note: Same price for all visitors aged 12 and above.
Whale watching guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers can take another complimentary cruise within the same season by applying at least 24 hours in advance, subject to availability. Please note this free reboarding is non-transferable and for personal use only; no refund will be issued if you choose not to participate.
[Ocean extrem - small black boat EXTREME-2H] Departure from Circular quay
Meeting location: Campbell's cove pontoon, Sydney NSW (please search Ocean Extreme on Google Maps)
Full duration: approx. 2 hr
Time slot: 8:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM
Age note: Same price for all visitors aged 12 and above.
Whale watching guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, passengers can take another complimentary cruise within the same season by applying at least 24 hours in advance, subject to availability. Please note this free reboarding is non-transferable and for personal use only; no refund will be issued if you choose not to participate.
Whale tales - 2.5h departure from Darling Harbour
Meeting point: King Street Wharf 7, 3 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Full duration: approx. 2.5 hr
Time slots: 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM
Age information: adults 16+ years, children 4–15 years, infants 0–3 years
Whale sighting guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, each passenger will receive a complimentary ticket valid for 12 months. Please apply in advance, subject to availability. Note that the additional trip is complimentary, non-refundable if unused, non-transferable, and for personal use only.
[Thunder-2.5H] Departure from Circular Quay
Meeting location: Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2177
Full duration: approx. 2.5–3 hr
Time slot description: Weekdays 10:00 AM / 12:45 PM, holidays 9:15 AM / 12:15 PM
Age information: adults 16+ years, children 3–15 years, infants 0–2 years
Whale sighting guarantee: If no whales are spotted during the cruise, you will receive a complimentary ticket valid for 12 months. Please apply in advance, subject to availability. Note that the additional trip is complimentary, non-refundable if unused, non-transferable, and for personal use only.
