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Go Whale Watching - Whales and Sydney Harbour Cruise - Departs Darling Harbour
Join the crew at Go Whale Watching Sydney as we make our way from Darling harbour, taking in the famous Sydney Harbour land marks and out to the open ocean for an epic Whale Watching experience
What people are saying
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- emergencyCustomers loved the friendly and knowledgeable crew, who made the experience enjoyable and informative (25 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the opportunity to see multiple whales and dolphins during the cruise (20 people said this).
- emergencyThe comfortable boat with plenty of viewing spots was highlighted as a plus (15 people said this).
- emergencyReviewers appreciated the beautiful views of Sydney Harbour along with the whale watching (18 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall experience was described as memorable and worth the price (22 people said this).
- emergencyGuests enjoyed the extra touches, like hot beverages offered by the crew (10 people said this).
- star_shineConsider taking seasickness medication beforehand if you're prone to motion sickness.<br/>Bring a camera to capture the amazing moments with the whales and dolphins.
Join the crew at Go Whale Watching Sydney as we make our way from Darling harbour, taking in the famous Sydney Harbour land marks and out to the open ocean for an epic Whale Watching experience
Highlights
- 360 degree viewing decks
- 2 to 3 hours in duration
- Convenient central departure location
- Experienced, passionate crew who will share live commentary about our wonderful whales!
- Take in the Harbour sights, travel under The Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House
- Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits on the return journey
Join the crew at Go Whale Watching Sydney as we make our way from Darling harbour, taking in the famous Sydney Harbour land marks and out to the open ocean for an epic Whale Watching experience. We take you out on one of our purpose built vessels, either 'Bubbles' or 'Whale Dreamer'.
Book with us for your Whale Watching Adventure in Sydney and experience some of the 40,000 Humpback Whales that pass by between May to August. Connect with nature aboard one of our fun and friendly tours.
Tours depart from King Street Wharf 6, The Promenade, Darling Harbour, Sydney. All tours depart on time, therefore we require you to arrive 20 minutes before departure, with your booking available for viewing.
- Board the boat at King Street Wharf 6, The Promenade, Darling Harbour
- Welcome and safety briefing from our crew
- Cruise out through Sydney Harbour taking in the sights
- Out through Sydney Heads and into the ocean in search of whales!
- Once whales are found, enjoy watching and learning all about them from our wonderful crew
- Cruise back to the Harbour, enjoy a tea or coffee and a biscuit
- Disembark the cruise in Darling Harbour with a greater appreciation of just how important whales are to our planet!
All prices are shown inAUD ($)
- Adult$66.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$62.00
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- Adult$62.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$46.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$66.00
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- Adult$66.00
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- Adult$66.00
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- Adult$66.00
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- Adult$66.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$66.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$66.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$46.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Adult$46.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Adult$62.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Adult$66.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$62.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
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
- emergencyCustomers loved the friendly and knowledgeable crew, who made the experience enjoyable and informative (25 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the opportunity to see multiple whales and dolphins during the cruise (20 people said this).
- emergencyThe comfortable boat with plenty of viewing spots was highlighted as a plus (15 people said this).
- emergencyReviewers appreciated the beautiful views of Sydney Harbour along with the whale watching (18 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall experience was described as memorable and worth the price (22 people said this).
- emergencyGuests enjoyed the extra touches, like hot beverages offered by the crew (10 people said this).
- star_shineConsider taking seasickness medication beforehand if you're prone to motion sickness.
Bring a camera to capture the amazing moments with the whales and dolphins.
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lesleyv3 from Australia wrote on 27 June 2026
Rainy Skies, Amazing Whales
Despite the wet and miserable weather, our whale watching tour with Go Whale Watching was an unforgettable experience! We were incredibly lucky to spend time with five magnificent humpback whales. While they didn't put on a breaching show for us, simply seeing these gentle giants up close in their natural habitat was absolutely breathtaking. It was such a special experience and a real privilege to witness them in the wild. What made the trip even more enjoyable was the amazing Go Whale Watching team. They were professional, informative, and genuinely friendly, making everyone feel welcome and ensuring we had a fantastic experience despite the weather. Their passion and knowledge really added to the day. We came away with wonderful memories that we'll treasure for years to come. If you're thinking about going whale watching, don't let a bit of rain stop you—you never know what incredible wildlife encounters await! We had an amazing time and will definitely be booking with Go Whale Watching again in the future. Highly recommended!
Iveta from Australia wrote on 20 June 2026
Magical experience!
A truly magical experience! This was my second trip with this company, and I can’t recommend them enough! The staff were lovely, caring, and professional, and the captain shared fascinating information about the whales throughout the journey. We were fortunate enough to see at least six whales. I highly recommend this company and would happily go again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ace0022 from New Zealand wrote on 13 June 2026
Simply amazing!
We didn't have any plans for this outing and to be honest, plenty of options for the whale watching, but we knew what kind of experience we wanted to have. We looked around and settled with this crew due to some amazing comments on their review. Well, they did not disappoint for sure! Not only did they really make the experience enjoyable, it was a well rounded tour from the moment we left the docks. What we experience in the ocean seeing these majestic animals was simply incredible. Thank you team for making our impromptu experience one we will never forget!
Div from Australia wrote on 07 June 2026
Whale watching
It was an organized event all together from boarding to departure. Experience on the vessel was amazing. Caring, considerate and professional staff on board. Reasonable price as well.
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Rachel Basher from New Zealand wrote on 02 July 2026
Amazing whale watching experience
Wow what an adventure, we saw several whales not far from the coast. The staff were helpful in explaining about the animals and geograhic features we saw. Highly recommended experience