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Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook

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    • Cruise from Circular Quay on a 2.5-hour whale watching adventure, featuring expert commentary and stunning views of Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge, all from a modern catamaran with spacious decks and accessible amenities.

    • Benefit from a whale sighting guarantee. Rebook for free within the same season if no whales are spotted.

    • Personalize your experience: Add general admission to Taronga Zoo and return rocket ferry transfers for a seamless wildlife day out, or choose a 2-day hop-on hop-off ferry pass to explore six iconic Sydney Harbour stops, including Manly, Watsons Bay, and Shark Island, at your own pace.

    • Enjoy the trusted service and high whale sighting success rate of Captain Cook Cruises, making this the ideal way to experience Sydney’s marine life and harbour highlights in one easy booking.

    • 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise
    • Expert commentary
    • Indoor & outdoor seating
    • Whale sighting guarantee: free rebooking within the season if no whales spotted

    With Taronga Zoo (if option selected)

    • Entry to Taronga Zoo
    • Return Rocket ferry to Circular Quay

    With 2-day hop-on-hop-off ferry pass (if option selected)

    • 2-day Sydney Harbour hop-on hop-off pass
    • Smartphone commentary
    • Printed map & highlights
  • Puteți anula aceste bilete cu până la 24 ore înainte de începerea experienței și veți primi o rambursare integrală.

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    Cecilia Tatoy

    Cecilia

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    5/5
    Accesul pe care l-am avut la vizualizarea totul și gazda a fost foarte bun și informativ pe tot parcursul călătoriei. Și am fost intervievat cu știrile 7 în timp ce suntem pe whale watching
    Davide Bottazzi

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    Experiența generală a fost foarte interesantă și fascinantă, ghidul expert a fost foarte informativ despre balene. Am avut o problemă cu răul de mare și echipajul m-a ajutat prompt.
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  • Your journey begins at Circular Quay, where you’ll board a modern, purpose-built catamaran with indoor and outdoor seating. Once onboard, settle in and enjoy a welcome from the crew and marine experts who will guide you through the experience with live commentary.

    If you’ve selected a combo option, your whale-watching tour is only the beginning:

    • Those with the Taronga Zoo upgrade will disembark directly at the zoo’s lower entrance after the cruise, avoiding queues and shuttle buses.
    • With the 2-day hop-on hop-off ferry pass, you can begin exploring additional destinations like Manly, Darling Harbour, and Watsons Bay at your leisure. Printed maps and smartphone commentary are included to help guide your ferry adventure.

    What to expect

    Cruise past Sydney’s world-famous landmarks — the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and beyond — before heading into the Pacific Ocean to encounter humpback whales in their natural environment. With a high sighting success rate and a whale sighting guarantee, you’re all but assured of a life-changing encounter during this 2.5-hour expedition.

    Enjoy comfortable viewing from spacious outdoor decks or relax indoors as expert marine naturalists share fascinating whale facts, behaviours, and conservation efforts. Keep your eyes open — aside from majestic whales, you may also spot dolphins, seals, and seabirds.

    After your cruise, continue your Sydney adventure with included access (if selected) to iconic attractions like Taronga Zoo or keep exploring at your own pace with the 2-day hop-on hop-off ferry pass, making getting around Sydney as easy and scenic as it gets.

    Features

    • 2.5-hour whale watching cruise: Travel aboard a modern catamaran with expert commentary and stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the open ocean.
    • Whale sighting guarantee: Didn’t spot whales? Rebook your cruise for free within the same whale season.
    • Indoor & outdoor seating: Choose your comfort level with spacious decks and accessible indoor lounges.
    • Optional Taronga Zoo combo: Includes zoo entry and skip-the-line lower entrance access, plus a return Rocket ferry back to Circular Quay.
    • Optional 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off ferry pass: Unlimited ferry travel to six top Sydney destinations, with maps and mobile commentary included.
    • Trusted by thousands: Operated by Captain Cook Cruises, a trusted name in Sydney sightseeing with a reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction.
    • Customisable adventure: Choose the experience that best suits your interests — cruise-only or with exciting add-ons that save money and time.

    Whether you're chasing the thrill of a whale encounter or building a full day of exploration with Sydney’s best attractions, this flexible cruise experience delivers adventure, education, and unforgettable views all in one easy booking.

  • What to bring

    Whale watching cruise

    • Pack your seasickness meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

    What's not allowed

    Whale watching cruise

    • Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cruise.

    Taronga Zoo

    • Animal costume, ball, balloon, scooter, skateboards, rollerblades, apparatus alcohol, audio equipment, or musical instrument is not allowed inside Toranga Zoo.
    • Please refrain from touching animals, feeding animals, throwing objects, damaging structures or signs, lighting fires, or littering.

    Accessibility

    Whale watching cruise

    • This experience is accessible by wheelchairs.
    • All vessels are fitted with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
    • Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.

    Sydney Harbour HOHO pass

    • The entrance level deck of rocket ferries is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
    • Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.

    Additional information

    • Please complete this form prior to arrival to ensure a smooth check-in and boarding process.
    • Dress snug in warm layers; the ocean is known to have a chilly twist in the weather.

    Whale watching cruise

    • The Whale Guarantee applies when a whale is not sighted during your cruise. Cruise again in the same season for free on a standby basis confirmed 24 hours prior, subject to availability.
    • The cruise is subject to weather conditions.
    • All children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Sydney Harbour HOHO pass

    • The HOHO pass is valid for two days and commences from the date of the whale-watching cruise.

    Taronga Zoo

    • You can download the Taronga Zoo map from here.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delay.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Boarding point

    • Boarding point is at Circular Quay Wharf 6.

    • Address: Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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