Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package - Sydney Harbour
Description
Combine two popular Sydney experiences with a morning Whale Watching cruise to watch the whales play outside the heads during the annual migration. Then spend the afternoon at Taronga Zoo, the ticket includes attraction entry and return ferry back to the city. All travel must be completed on the same day. This activity is seasonal. The 2024 season operates 18 May - 03 November 2024.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are susceptible to travel sickness, please bring the relevant medication
- Whale Guarantee: If a whale is not sighted during your cruise, you'll be given the opportunity to cruise again for free
- All travel must be completed within the same day.
- Whale Watching Child Policy: Infants 0-3 years are not recommended. Child fare available for Children 4-15 years. Minimum of one supervising adult for every four children is required.
- IMPORTANT: 20Jul-28Aug2026 the cruise departs Commissioner's Steps (not wheelchair accessible), due to NSW Maritime wharf upgrades.
- Not recommended for children under 4 years
Reviews(15)
The team were very well organised and welcoming. We felt safe throughout the day and were greatly entertained
Bring sun screen or a hat! We saw a lot of whale activity. A mother and calf, a full breach and a tail. Lots of fun! The Taronga Zoo is awesome. Lots of character and animals. Also lots of steps and hills so be prepared to climb! Beautiful views of the harbor.
Seas were very rough and many passengers got very seasick! This really ruined the entire day. Yes, we saw whales. Yes, the Taronga Zoo was impressive. But, after repeatedly tossing my cookies, my entire day was wrecked.
Make sure you wear a sweater or light jacket and a hat, it gets cold but the sun beats down on your head. Take a bottle of water too. We saw lots of ‘ blow holes, tails and small breeches from the whales, we even got “mugged” by one of the younger humpback whales. We also saw some playful dolphins that were jumping right out of the water. The tour guide was very informative and the captain made sure to keep moving the boat in the direction of the whales. GREAT experience!!!
Guide was incredible, Ziggy was an amazing guide, great humour and interesting facts 10/10 would recommend. Easy process and beautiful sightings ❤️
Hi Brodie, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience on our Taronga Zoo & Whale Watching Cruise Combo. We take great pride in delivering exceptional service and are pleased to know that we have upheld our standards. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises.
This was a great day trip - spending the morning on a boat, experiencing majestic whales, and the afternoon at Taronga Zoo. The activity was well organized, easy to find and flexible to manage. Bring plenty of sunscreen!
Our trip was cancelled by the operator less than 24 hours before the event. We were offered the opportunity to rebook for an alternative day which simply wasn’t possible. We can not get a refund because of the 24 hour rule. I certainly wouldn’t dream of using Tripadvisor again. No event and no refund. What a product????
Hi Ian M, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the cancellation of your trip. We completely understand your frustration. Upon checking our records, we noticed that your booking was made through Viator, a third-party agent. In this case, we recommend reaching out directly to Viator to request a refund, as they are the party responsible for managing and processing ticket sales and refunds for your purchase. We take great pride in delivering exceptional service and are sorry to hear this wasn’t your experience. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises
We went there as a family and enjoyed it alot. We spotted the wheal and dolphins as well. The location for the of the boat was easy to reach from our hottel
We saw whales almost immediately after leaving the harbor! We followed a jumping calf and mom for a good 30min, getting some great photos and good commentary throughout. Fantastic experience!
Hi Roydon, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an exciting experience spotting whales shortly after leaving the harbor. It’s fantastic that you were able to capture great photos while enjoying our commentary. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures in the future! Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises
Excellent experience. Managed to catch some whales up close, was definitely a spectacular sight. The Taronga zoo is amazing too, with their native animals. Worth the visit!
Hi ONG, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular sight of the whales up close and had an excellent time. It's also great to know that your visit to Taronga Zoo was equally amazing and worth the trip. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises Team
