Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast
Description
This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney's history both past and present, BBQ lunch and whale watch experience on the ultimate Sydney Harbour cruise. Relax while you see the sights of Sydney from the water as you cruise around Sydney Harbour and dine on a BBQ buffet lunch or breakfast (sat/sun only) served on board. Then head out into the open sea to go whale watching, pass through the Sydney Harbour Heads. Your crew will locate and provide informative commentary on the whales and their activity. These giants of the sea once nearly hunted to extinction, it is believed in history the humpback population was once as low as 200 whales. The conservation of these beautiful animals has led to the humpback population being at a safe level to avoid extinction. Numbers are restricted on this whale-watching cruise, with plenty of room inside and out for viewing in comfort on board your spacious sightseeing vessel.
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Itinerary
Once on board you will enjoy a scenic harbour cruise while enjoying a delicious meal. During this time you will take in all the iconic sites of Sydney
As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights the Botanic Gardens before heading out to the Whale Watching.
As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights Manly Beach before heading out to the Whale Watching.
As you enjoy your lunch you will take in all the sites of Sydney Harbour before heading out to the Whale Watching.
As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights the the famous Watsons Bay before heading out to the Whale Watching.
Oz Whale Watching 4 hour Cruise.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- We suggest all guests to please bring motion sickness medication, our policy is better safe than sorry.
- Please dress appropriately with comfortable shoes and warm clothing depending on the time of the year
- Please bring a camera and sun protection
- Available May - November (Whale Watching Season here in Sydney)
Reviews(885)
This was a great company for a whale watch. The tour guide was so informative about the humpback whales, and luckily we did get to see many whales!! We stayed out longer than the tour was scheduled as there were whales to watch!!!! The food for lunch was good. If you are prone to seasickness, probably a good idea to take a medicine to prevent seasickness, as quite a few people onboard were not feeling well.
Booked this experience for early June and was not disappointed! Nathan the skipper was very good at chasing the whales, and we saw 3 humpback whales breaching, among many others spouting and waving their fins! We also were welcomed by a pod of bottlenoss dolphins! Devlin our guide provided a running commentary with many fun facts about whales and the region. Although it was warm on the shore, it gets quite cold and wet from the wind and spray, so wrap up well! Waters get choppy in the open sea when chasing whale-sightings, so eat an appropriate portion of the buffet lunch (which was very tasty, but pace yourself) unless you want to see it reappearing.... Although I found the experience smooth-sailing, some people did unfortunately get seasick, so take that motion sickness pill! The crew were very ready with sick bags distributed early on at the start of the trip. All around a fantastic experience. Thank you to Sydney Princess Cruises for the amazing experience!!!
Hi Clarise, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed such incredible sightings of humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins during your cruise. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the commentary, tasty lunch, and overall experience onboard. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable whale watching adventure.
Incredible tour with fantastic crew. Was able to see to see humpback whales and dolphins. Definitely need to experience!
Hi Ben, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had an incredible whale watching experience and were lucky enough to see both humpback whales and dolphins. Your kind words about our crew truly mean a lot. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you onboard again soon.
With a week of bad weather we were lucky the rain held out and we had seen some whales. They played peek a boo with us most the afternoon. Crew was great. Highly recommend.
Hi Rebecca, Thank you for joining our whale watching cruise and for sharing your lovely feedback. We’re so glad the weather held out and that you were able to spot some whales during the afternoon. Sounds like they were keeping everyone entertained with a little peek-a-boo! We truly appreciate your recommendation.
This was a bit of a last minute decision but it turned out to be a great one! Staff were welcoming and friendly from the minute we got there. We were surprised at the quality of the buffet lunch, different salads, vegetables and meat options and tea and coffee. The best bit was seeing not just humpback whales in the wild but also dolphins and small sharks flying through the air! I’d begun to think we were going to see anything when I suddenly made my 1st sighting of a whale! We were so blessed with multiple sightings of these magnificent creatures, the type of memories that last a lifetime. Must also mention the wonderful guide, Dylan(?!) who entertained and informed with such genuine passion. His commentary varied from information about the harbour, lots of detail about whales, the importance of conservation and his own Māori heritage, it was all so interesting. Considering we were out for over four hours and had lunch, this trip is great value and definitely a highlight of our holiday to Sydney. We would have happily stayed out until dark! If you’re in Sydney, do this trip!
Hi Nicky, thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear your last-minute decision turned into such a memorable experience. From the whales and dolphins to the lunch and informative commentary, it’s wonderful to know the cruise became a highlight of your Sydney holiday. We truly appreciate your support!
Spectacular experience all round. Beautiful kai, wonderful Māori MC, friendly informative staff. Comfortable boat. Stars of the show were the whales of course! And a couple of curious dolphins. Sydney Harbour is a wonderland full of history. Great vakue
Hi Kyla, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had a spectacular whale watching experience and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, harbour views, and wildlife encounters. Seeing whales and dolphins in Sydney Harbour is truly special. We appreciate your support!
Great experience heading out to the ocean to look for whales - we saw several during our time there! Food was also fantastic, and makes for a great experience to get to see Sydney from the water.
Hi Priscilla, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you had a great experience spotting whales and enjoyed the food on board. Seeing Sydney from the water really does make it extra special. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
A must do for anyone visiting Sydney. It was exciting to watch the whales in their natural habitat splashing out like dolphins. I loved it and will do it again.
Hi Solomon, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an exciting whale-watching experience and enjoyed seeing the whales in their natural habitat. It’s wonderful to know you loved it so much you’d do it again that means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back on board next season for another unforgettable day on the water.
Had a wonderful boat trip from Sydney harbour in November. Very well organised and for all ages. Staff so helpful and informative. I knew the migration season was ending but was still hopeful of seeing some and this trip didn’t disappoint.
Hi Louise, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your whale-watching cruise and found the trip well organised, informative, and great for all ages. Even toward the end of the season, it’s always special when the whales make an appearance. We’re so glad the experience didn’t disappoint. We hope to welcome you back on board again next season!
We had a great day out for lunch and whale watching , the weather was not the best but all crew were absolutely fantastic to make sure everyone was comfortable and nothing was a problem. Devlin provided the commentary on the cruise and he was fantastic, my Wife said he had a lovely voice and could listen to him all day lol All the crew went over and beyond to make the cruise special. It was our 22nd wedding anniversary so it made it one to remember! Looking forward to booking another day cruise Big Thank You !!!
Hi Ben, thank you for your lovely review and for choosing to celebrate your 22nd wedding anniversary with us! We’re thrilled to hear you had a memorable day out whale watching, even with the weather not quite on your side. Our crew will be delighted to know their hospitality and commentary made your experience special. We look forward to welcoming you back on board for another cruise soon.
