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Combo: Whale Watching Cruise + 2-Day Sydney Harbour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass

Whale breaching the water during a whale watching cruise
A cruise ship passing under Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Couple with Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Hop-On-Hop-Off Cruise staff

Get the best of Sydney Harbour! Hop on and off famous precincts like Taronga Zoo and Shark Island for two days and enjoy a whale-watching cruise.

Highlights

  • Explore Sydney like a local with a flexible two-day hop-on hop-off pass, visiting six iconic harbourside attractions at your own pace and leisure.

  • Take advantage of expert commentary and a printed map as you visit Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island, Manly, and Darling Harbour.

  • Don't miss out on your morning whale-watching cruise by Captain Cook and witness these gentle giants play and splash from a catamaran with indoor and outdoor seating.

  • Get whale wisdom from your expert guide, who shares engaging facts about them, all while the Opera House and Harbour Bridge create a scenic backdrop.

  • Fun fact: Sydney's whale-watching season sees over 20,000 Humpback whales migrating 3,500 km from sub-Antarctic waters to the Great Barrier Reef.

Inclusions

Sydney Harbour HOHO pass

  • 2-day Sydney Harbour hop-on hop-off pass

  • Smartphone commentary

  • Printed map & highlights

Whale watching cruise

  • 2.5-hour morning whale-watching cruise

  • Expert commentary

  • Indoor & outdoor seating

  • Sightseeing guarantee (Get another cruise for free, if no whales spotted)

Exclusions

  • Entry to attractions

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Experience the best of Sydney Harbour and save with this combo: a 2-day hop-on hop-off pass and a ticket to the morning whale-watching cruise with a sightseeing guarantee.

Whale and sale!

Set out on a whale-watching adventure off Sydney's coast, where gentle giants make their annual pilgrimage. Humpbacks steal the show from June to November, while Southern Rights occasionally crash the harbor party. Cruise on a comfortable catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing decks while expert guides share fun whale facts. Watch for breaching, tail slaps, and maybe even a curious close-up. With a wide variety of whales to spot and a whale sighting guarantee, you're in for an unforgettable oceanic experience. If no whales appear, you'll get a free re-cruise to try your luck again.

Harbour hopping

After an exciting whale-watching adventure, continue your Sydney experience with a flexible two-day hop-on hop-off cruise. This relaxed journey lets you explore six famous harbor precincts at your own pace. Enhance your trip with smartphone commentary and a handy printed map, pointing out interesting sights and sharing fascinating facts about Sydney and its beautiful harbor. It's the perfect way to see the city's top attractions while enjoying the freedom to create your own itinerary.

Routes & schedule

  • First cruise: 9:15am from Circular Quay-Wharf 6 (weekends & public holidays) & 9:05am from Circular Quay-Wharf 6 (weekdays)

  • Last cruise: 6:40pm from Circular Quay-Wharf 6 (weekends & public holidays) & 2:15pm from Circular Quay-Wharf 6 (weekdays)

  • Popular stops: Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island, Manly & Darling Harbour

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

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

  • Smoking is not permitted on this experience.

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.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding points

Whale Watching Cruise

  • Board your cruise at Circular Quay Wharf 6.

  • Address: Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Get directions to the boarding point

Sydney Harbour HOHO pass

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

  • You can then start the HOHO tour right after the whale watching cruise.

  • The HOHO tour commences from the date of the Whale Watching Cruise & departs from Circular Quay Wharf No.6.

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