Ditch the slow boats! This catamaran adventure combines high-speed sailing with epic whale-watching, with a knowledgable crew to keep you in the know (and oh-so-excited) about these ocean giants.
Highlights
Highlights
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Sail into the open ocean from Sydney Harbor aboard a customized high-speed catamaran for a mesmerizing whale-watching experience on the Pacific Ocean.
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Enjoy the serene blue views from all the vessel decks as a crew delves into the significance of the humpback whale migration to the Pacific.
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Sail past Opera House and Harbor Bridge while trying to spot breach humpbacks and spy playful whale calves in this Captain Cook operated cruise.
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Elevate your Sydney experience: upgrade your ticket to include Taronga Zoo entry or a 2-day hop-on hop-off pass for leisurely harbor exploration.
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Fun fact: Humpback whales migrate the longest at 8,000 kilometers — from New Zealand in winters, to Antarctica at the end of the season
Inclusions
Inclusions
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2.5-hour whale-watching cruise
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Expert commentary
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Indoor & outdoor seating
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Sightseeing guarantee (Get another cruise for free, if no whales spotted)
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Entry to Taronga Zoo (as per option selected)
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Return rocket ferry back to Circular Quay (as per option selected)
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2-day hop-on hop-off pass (as per option selected)
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Printed map & highlights (as per option selected)
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Your experience
Your experience
An exhilarating whale-some experience
Watch the humpback whale migration unfold right in front of your eyes as you sail from Sydney Harbor to the open Pacific Ocean onboard a catamaran in 20 minutes. Zip through the harbor to the main ocean at top knot speed, which means less travel time through the harbor and more time watching whales. Marvel at the iconic sights of Sydney on your way, sailing past the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison National Park, and Shark Island. The main attraction awaits as your captain will take you to the best spots out in open water to see the humpback whales in all their glory, so don't forget your camera!
Whale-watching: education and information all rolled into one!
Your whale-watching experience is much more than just a tour as your crew on this cruise are experienced and will delve into the significance of the humpback whales and their annual autumn migration to warmer waters in the Pacific. Discover facts about the Pacific and marine life with multimedia presentations on screens that you can enjoy from the comfort of a climate-controlled cabin, or viewing decks onboard. Happy whale watching!
This tour is operated by Captain Cook.
Optional upgrades
Enhance your Sydney adventure by upgrading your ticket to include Taronga Zoo entry or a flexible 2-day hop-on hop-off pass. The Whale Watching cruise departs at 9:30am from Circular Quay Wharf 6, arriving at Taronga Zoo around 11:55am. Explore the zoo at your leisure before returning to Circular Quay by ferry, all on the same day. Alternatively, choose the hop-on hop-off pass to experience Sydney like a local, cruising the Harbour highway. This pass offers carefully selected destinations on an easy-to-follow timetable, allowing you to visit iconic spots such as Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay, and Manly.
Know before you go
Know before you go
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delay.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Boarding point
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Boarding point is at Circular Quay Wharf 6.
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Address: Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
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