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Oz Whale Watching and Sydney Harbour Cruise Incl Lunch or Breakfast
An exhilarating 4-hour whale watching cruise to see these magnificent creatures and learn interesting facts about their migration and behaviour patterns.
What people are saying
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- emergencyMost customers loved the whale watching experience, highlighting the excitement of seeing whales and dolphins (15 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the friendly and knowledgeable crew who enhanced the experience with informative commentary (12 people said this).
- emergencyThe food served on board received positive feedback, with many describing it as delicious and plentiful (10 people said this).
- emergencyCustomers enjoyed the stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the open ocean, making for a relaxing cruise (9 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall organization of the cruise was appreciated, with many noting it was well-managed and enjoyable (8 people said this).
- emergencySeveral customers mentioned the comfortable boat and good weather, which contributed to a pleasant outing (7 people said this).
- star_shineConsider taking seasickness medication if you're prone to motion sickness.<br/>Arrive early to secure good seating and enjoy the views.
An exhilarating 4-hour whale watching cruise to see these magnificent creatures and learn interesting facts about their migration and behaviour patterns.
Highlights
- See magnificent Humpback Whales enjoying their natural habitat
- Enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast or lunch onboard
- Take in the stunning sights between the Sydney Harbour to Sydney Heads
- Interesting onboard commentary
- Spacious vessel offering multiple viewing areas, indoor lounge and a licensed bar
Join Oz Whale Watching this whale season for an award-winning tour to see the majestic Humpback Whales, with a Sydney Harbour cruise and hot breakfast or BBQ lunch on board!
You will get to observe the whales on their annual migration from Antarctica to the Great Barrier Reef and back. Oz Whale Watching specialises in providing exhilarating, top-quality eco adventures suitable for people of all ages
We embark on a thrilling 4 hour whale watching and Sydney harbour cruise, which includes a full city sights cruise with commentary of the harbour and its surroundings. You will have the choice of either a hot breakfast (morning tours) or an impressive BBQ lunch (afternoon tours). You will be hosted by an experienced, fully qualified crew and on-board marine naturalist known for their enthusiasm and wildlife knowledge. Our 21m catamaran has various platforms for viewing the whales and is built to be as stable as possible in all sorts of weather conditions.
Your day with Oz Whale Watching includes:
- 4 hour whale watching cruise through the Sydney Harbour, out through Sydney Heads and return
- Informative commentary on whales, their migration patterns and behaviour
- Hot Breakfast or Buffet BBQ lunch on-board. Vegetarian and specific dietary requirements can be catered for with sufficient notice (select on way through checkout)
- Tea, Coffee and Water
- Indoor lounge area and licensed bar for beverages (extra charge)
- Comfortable journey on our vessel the “Jerry Bailey” 21-meter catamaran, capable of carrying 180 people with the number limited to 95 passengers to ensure everyone has a good vantage point
- Fully qualified crew
- NOT suitable for pregnant women or infants
- Seasickness prevention is highly recommended
Please note: This is a highly popular tour often selling out in advance - You may need to scroll forward a week to see dates that are still available!
All prices are shown inAUD ($)
- Adult$69.00
- Child$60.00
- Adult$69.00
- Child$60.00
- Adult$69.00
- Child$60.00
- Adult$69.00
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- Adult$69.00
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- Adult$69.00
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- Adult$69.00
- Child$60.00
- Adult$69.00
- Child$60.00
- Adult$69.00
- Child$60.00
- Adult$69.00
- Child$60.00
- Adult$69.00
- Child$60.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyMost customers loved the whale watching experience, highlighting the excitement of seeing whales and dolphins (15 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the friendly and knowledgeable crew who enhanced the experience with informative commentary (12 people said this).
- emergencyThe food served on board received positive feedback, with many describing it as delicious and plentiful (10 people said this).
- emergencyCustomers enjoyed the stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the open ocean, making for a relaxing cruise (9 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall organization of the cruise was appreciated, with many noting it was well-managed and enjoyable (8 people said this).
- emergencySeveral customers mentioned the comfortable boat and good weather, which contributed to a pleasant outing (7 people said this).
- star_shineConsider taking seasickness medication if you're prone to motion sickness.
Arrive early to secure good seating and enjoy the views.
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Sushan Dahal from Australia wrote on 27 October 2025
Amazing whale watching experience
I went on the whale watching cruise with Sydney Princess Cruises and had a great time! Even though I only saw one big splash of a whale, it was such an exciting and beautiful moment. The crew were friendly, informative, and made the whole trip enjoyable. The views of the harbour and open ocean were stunning, and the cruise itself was relaxing and well organised. Definitely worth it — I’d love to go again next season to see even more whales!
Hao Chen from Australia wrote on 27 October 2025
whale watching
decent experience
manuelarodriguez from Australia wrote on 23 November 2025
Good experience but not 100% happy
The experience was good. Nice vessel and good food. The only problem it’s that I don’t think it’s a good idea to have lunch and then go to the open sea.. everyone was seasick and not enjoying at all the experience. They need to find a better way to provide de meal, maybe after the sea sighting. Besides that I think it’s worth it and the people from the vessel were really friendly and trying to gave us a good experience.
Sneha Rajendran from Australia wrote on 08 June 2026
Whale watching experience
Dear Team, We were disappointed with our experience on your cruise yesterday. We joined the cruise expecting a whale-watching experience, but unfortunately the whales were viewed only from a very long distance. We had previously been on a Fantasea whale-watching cruise in June 2023, where the vessel approached to an appropriate viewing distance (while still following regulations), which gave us a much better experience. In comparison, yesterday's cruise remained much farther away, making it difficult to properly observe the whales. We understand that whale-watching operators must follow strict guidelines for the safety and welfare of the animals. However, based on our previous experience, we felt that the viewing distance yesterday was much greater than expected. We hope you can consider providing a closer viewing experience within the permitted guidelines, as this would greatly improve customer satisfaction. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Irina Gouzeva from Australia wrote on 09 June 2026
Great experience
Me and my family enjoyed every moment. All journey was organised, staff helpful and professional. We learnt a lot about whales. Thank you crew.