Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

Highlights

  • A captain/guide will lead you out to see whales

  • Morning and afternoon departure times are available

  • Depart from Circular Quay or Manly Wharf

  • Waterproof jackets will be provided for those who need them

Summary

Arrive at Campbell's Cove Pontoon, Circular Quay 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure to meet your driver and complete the brief sign in process. Board the vessel and be taken briskly across the harbour to Manly Wharf to pick up more passengers. Once everyone is on board, you'll receive a safety briefing, a requirement for all offshore adventures. Your driver will also outline the key things to look for when trying to spot the whales. Hold on tight as the vessel picks up speed and leaves Sydney Harbour to head offshore to migration routes of the humpback whales. Your driver will be in contact with the other vessels to find the livliest and most approachable whale pods. Once the whales are located you will cruise alongside the migrating pod while your driver outlines plenty of whale facts. How far away offshore you are now will determine how long you can spend with the whale pod. When it is time to head home you will be asked to take your seat again and hang on as you speed back to Sydney Harbour. The passengers from Manly will be dropped back first. Then you will cruise back through the harbor to Circular Quay, hopefully with a memory stick full of photos of breaching whales.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

Get the chance to spot humpback whales right outside of Sydney on this speed boat tour from Circular Quay or Manly Wharf. Your captain will take your group right out into the Pacific Ocean, where you'll look for a pod of whales and learn about the sea mammals before returning to the city.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Driver/guide

  • Wind/waterproof jackets

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Ocean Extreme

About operator:

Sydney's premier offshore adventure company. Choose between High Speed Offshore Thrill Rides or our famous Whale Watching tour with a whale sighting guarantee.

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