Best whale watching north of sydney marine biologist hosted tour adults, children, family large, modern and stable whale spotting vessels. August looks like quite month in this chart, but is not because there are no whales. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. You will be out in the open ocean in only 15 minutes thanks to the high speeds of ocean dreaming ii. Discovery cruise itinerary discovery cruise bahamas. There is complimentary tea and coffee on board and as we return back from our cruise we point out the highlights of sydney and all it has to offer. Sydney harbour discovery is the ultimate harbour cruise during summer to experience sydneys best sights above and below the water line. The sydney whale watching cruise is your chance for a unique and exciting experience of whale watching in sydney. This is the closest natural wildlife experience to sydney cbd within 1 hours travelling time. The sea is not calm and bumpy in the end of the whale watching season. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this. Every year, between late may and late november, thousands of humpback and other whales migrate along the australian coastline to their feeding and breeding grounds.
The baleen or humpback whales are on their annual migration, traveling thousands of kilometers from early may to late november. See the humpback whales in migration and even get a 24 hour eco hopper hop on hop off pass and complementary photographs and refreshments while youre onboard. Enjoy sydney sightseeing, a fresh bite to eat with a bbq lunch cruise. Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney. The whale song might seem baleful and sad to us, but it is in fact a means of communication, most often a mating call, by the male whales of the pod. This is our longest cruise onboard sydney s best whale watching boat equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating located fore and aft and multi level viewing on 3 decks. Cruise out in to the open sea and catch the majestic mammals of the ocean in action on a whale watching cruise from sydney harbour. Sydney premium whale watching cruise and sydney private. There are two distinct whale watching seasons in sydney.
Oz whale watching offers sydneysiders and visitors the opportunity to cruise the harbour and visit shark island. Our premium 3 hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience. On this whale watching cruise youll spend around two hours and 45 minutes out on the water, enjoying an unbeatable view of sydneys iconic landmarks and the migrating humpback whales. Home whale watching tours from sydney 3 hour discovery whale watching. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises. Android and ios, download the wild about whales app and log your whale sightings now. The whale watching cruise crew is awesome and give us very good service. Incredible whale watching sydney experience also allows you to enjoy the sights of sydney as you cruise round the harbour.
Join a whale watching tour from circular quay to experience these gentle ocean giants up close. Explorer is a custombuilt 17 metre powered catamaran with three unobstructed 360 degree viewing decks. During a three hour sydney sights cruise you will enjoy a barbecue lunch on board or choice of a freshly prepared morning tea as well as a visit to one of sydney harbour national parks secluded beaches. Immerse yourself in sydney harbour with a fantastic cruise, commentary of sydney, a stop at a sydney harbour island or national park for some exploring and a morning tea cruise included. Our crew is passionate about marine life and has been working in the whale watch industry for years. We are committed to minimising our impact upon the environment, our engine emissions are extremely low and our fuel burn is also very efficient. The 3 hour discovery cruise is a premium cruise, providing the ultimate whale watching experience for the whole family. Select among three incredible whale watching cruises in sydney that guarantee a whale sighting.
Whale watching adventure cruise in sydney set out for a whale watching adventure in sydney observe the playful humpback whales during their seasonal migration as you cruise out from sydney harbour, along the whale highway and onto the ocean. We are disappointed to read that your experience on the whale watching cruise wasnt up to your standard. Lauderdale sails everyday except on wednesday departing at 8. Best fleet of purpose built, comfortable and fast whale watching boats. The coral trekker offers significant advantages for whale. One of the best ways to take a selfguided whale watching tour is to download the free app wild about whales. The discovery cruise is the number 1 family whale watching cruise in sydney. It goes at over 30 knots so you dont waste too much time in the harbour once free of the speed limit zones you zoom straight out to where the whales are. Get up close with the whales as you see them tail and fin slapping in the water. This large vessel offers a smoother ride making it. Equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating and viewing decks over 3 levels.
True blue is a custombuilt 16 metre super sea cat with three unobstructed 360 degree viewing decks. Grab yourself a great a 3for1 deal and combine a sightseeing harbour cruise with breakfast or lunch and a unique whale watching. Each tour travels out to the open waters surrounding sydney to view the humpback whales in their natural environment. The best way to experience these magnificent mammals and view famous sydney landmarks is from onboard a whale watching sydney cruise. See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a sydney whale watching cruise. It is the best way to maximise your time viewing and experiencing whales in their. During whalewatching season, youll see these majestic mammals from many headlands in sydney and at destinations from byron bay in the north to eden in the south. Experience the excitement of whale watching aboard ocean dreaming ii. Home discovery whale watch monterey whale watching. End of junejuly and then october is probably the best time of year for whale watch in sydney. Check out the wildlife at the australian reptile park, take a dolphinwatching cruise from nelson bay, experience 4wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route.
Sydney harbour discovery lunch cruise sydney princess. Open water whale watching cruise from sydney harbour. Photo gallery whale watching cruises sydney, australia. Sydney harbour discovery sydney, australia official. During the whale watching season in hervey bay between july and november, hordes of people head out on whale watching tours to catch the playful humpback whales in action. Whale watching tours departing from sydney whalefree. Sydney harbour discovery, oz whale watching oz whale watching was awarded the new south wales gold and silver tourism awards for 2015. She also has outdoor seating great for up close whale viewing. Whale watching sydney s 3hr discovery cruise is the best whale watching cruise in sydney with over 25 years of experience watching whales. From circular quay this openwater cruise will take you through the entrance of sydney harbour and into the open pacific in search of whales.
Whale watching cruise departs darling harbour, sydney. Yesterday i went on whale watching sydneys smaller rhib rigid hulled inflateable boat called totally wild their adventure cruise. Sydney harbour whale watching cruise listen to the whales. May 30, 2019 the best places to go whale watching in sydney. Its superior speed takes you from circular quay to the open ocean in only 15 minutes. The way it calmly swam through the vast sea was simply astonishing. The whale watching cruise is too much bumpy when sailing and maybe we are in the end of the whale watching season and the sea is not so calm but we still manage to see some whale.
You will be welcomed aboard your 21meter catamaran. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. You get the same amount of whale watching time as other 4 hour cruises, as we dont spend 2 hours inside the harbour j. The vessel is modern and comfortable, providing a smooth ride and lots of viewing space. Top five sydney whale watching spots nsw environment, energy. Our trips depart from monterey harbor, which is an ideal place for local activities before or after your trip such as monterey fishermans wharf, monterey bay aquarium, cannery row and the scenic coast line of pacific grove. Palm beach whale watching cruises sydney fantasea cruising. Whale watching time is maximized with this cruise as it only takes 15 minutes from circular quay to the open ocean. Northern migration edit from april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in. To join your whale watch cruise from sydney you should make your way to the designated meeting point. Immerse yourself in sydney harbour with a fantastic cruise, commentary of sydney, a stop at a sydney harbour island or national park for some exploring and a bbq lunch cruise included. During whalewatching season, youll see these majestic mammals from many headlands in sydney and at destinations from byron bay in the north to eden in the south more than 50 per cent of the planets species of cetaceans whales, dolphins and porpoises. You will depart sydney harbour and beyond, which offers an aweinspiring display from the amazing resident southern right whales and humpback whales. The whale watching cruise is aboard a spacious oceangoing catamaran, limited to just 120 guests per departure, both upper and lower decks are available for viewing advantage.
It is the middle of winter and sea can be rough and you wont have much fun to be on the boat, so some whale watching tours are canceled because of weather during. Totally wild fast and exciting whale watching sydney. The 3hr discovery cruise is the best whale watching cruise in sydney. Whalewatchers can download the free wild about whales app to get realtime notifications of sightings nearby, log their own sightings, find top.
Experience a truly unforgettable whale watching trip and get up close and personal to humpbacks and many other marine species such as southern rights, orcas and minke whales, dolphins, seals, fairy penguins and albatross. We had been on tours before but never out of our native city. If you book our discovery cruise you can buy pictures that have been taken during your cruise should you have missed the action. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney. The openair viewing decks on board the catamaran offer unobstructed views and the best opportunities for spotting and watching the whales. From circular quay this openwater cruise will take you through the entrance of sydney. The weather was great and the waves were calm so i managed to spot a wild whale for the first time in my life.
Discovery cruise 3hr our premium three hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience on the best boat in sydney. Sydney whale watching cruises australian cruise group. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. To begin your sydney whale watching cruise, board your catamaran from the meeting point and set sail in the middle of the sea to spot the playful humpback whales. The tour departs daily between june and november and the 2. Watch them breach and play on a whale watching cruise. As your whale watching cruise departs from sydney, enjoy roving views of popular attractions like harbour bridge, opera house and more. Each year the great whale migration sees thousands of humpback and southern right whales swim close to the coastline around sydney.
They offer daily cruises from darling harbour and circular quay from mid may to the end of november. Dec 10, 2019 my wife and i were invited by some friends to go whale watching out of the sydney heads. As you go for whale watching sydney, ensure that you have also acquired a bit of knowledge on the animals. Whale watching in hervey bay is an extremely popular attraction, both for locals and tourists. See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a sydney whalewatching cruise. Whale watching sydney harbour cruises captain cook cruises. From april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in the waters of the coral sea. The whale watching seasons run from midmay to midnovember when the whales begin their northern and southern migration. Commercial whale watching tours run daily through the humpback seasons and can be boarded at darling harbour, circular quay and other wharfs around sydney harbour. Aug 29, 2016 on this tour you will able to combine half day sydney private tour and 2 hours humpback whales cruise on new high speed boat with only small group sizes to view the whales on open waters near.
She is the perfect whale watching vessel as she has complete walk around lower decks allowing you to get so much closer to the whales. With a choice of nine whale watching cruises from reputed sydney operators, take your pick and get an exclusive opportunity to spot pods of whales right from humpbacks, southern right and more as they migrate to. Whale watching in sydney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season. An experienced onboard marine biologist will give you interesting information about the whales and. Coral trekker, one of sydney harbour tall ships historic vessels, operates whale watching cruises during this incredible migration to allow people to see the whales up close in their natural environment. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. Whale watching sydneysydney harbour cruisevagabond cruises. Whale watching sydney has over 25 years of experience watching whales. Relax while you see the sights of sydney from the water as you cruise around sydney harbour before stopping at a beautiful harbour location for some national park exploring. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before you. Whale watching gallery all images and videos on our page have been taken on board our cruises over the last 5 years by our professional on board photographer. During a three hour sydney sights cruise you will enjoy a barbecue lunch on board or choice of a freshly prepared morning tea as well as a visit to one of sydney harbour national pa.
If you want to book already, we currently have 25% off our 3hr discovery cruise. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises, whale sightings and coastal. This large vessel offers a smoother ride making it suitable for all ages. On this tour you will able to combine half day sydney private tour and 2 hours humpback whales cruise on new high speed boat with only small group. To start your journey of coastal discovery, head to cape byron state. Join ocean dreaming ii for a great value tour to view humpback whales and other marine life. Yesterday i went on whale watching sydney s smaller rhib rigid hulled inflateable boat called totally wild their adventure cruise. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. You can go whale watching all winter and spring may november in sydney. Sydney harbour discovery is the ultimate harbour cruise during summer to experience sydney s best sights above and below the water line. It is not the most tourist season in sydney, but you should try whale watching if you are visiting the city during this period. Aug 31, 2017 whale watching in sydney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season.
Sydney premium whale watching cruise and sydney private tour. It is the best way to maximise your time viewing and experiencing whales in their natural habitat. Our friends always take the premium option, in this case the whale watching sydney company, but we were happy to tag along. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. Here are some of the best bits from last year to get you in the mood for the upcoming season. This is the period between their winter breeding ground to their summer feeding ground along the east. Browse and book the best sydney whale watching offers online here. Whale watching season has commenced and from now until december thousands of humpback whales will pass the coastal shores of sydney in the biggest mass migration in the world. Yes, there is always an orator on board who tells you the different types of whales that you will see. This is our longest cruise onboard sydneys best whale watching boat equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating located fore and aft and multi level viewing on 3 decks. Hervey bay whale watching cruises australian cruise group. The best time to go on a whale watching cruise in hervey bay is from end of june to the end of november.
If your cruise is cancelled by us passengers may 1 rebook another afternoon captain cook whale watching cruise in the same season or 2 seek a refund from the original place of purchase or 3 a credit can be made with captain cook cruises towards another cruise within 12 months of original date of travel. Setting out from darling harbour, youll cruise past luna park, the harbour bridge, circular quay, sydney opera house, kirribilli house, fort denison. This is our longest cruise onboard sydneys best whale watching boat equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating located fore. Its superior speed takes you from circular quay to the open ocean in only 15 minutes, that means less travel time and more time watching whales compared to other, slower boats. Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. Get ready to be amazed with our sydney whale and dolphin watching cruises. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this winter. I seen more than half of the passenger onboard was.