Sydney 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay
by Captain Cook Cruises
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$180Overview
This 2.5-hour boat cruise departs from Circular Quay and travels through Sydney Harbour’s entrance into the Pacific Ocean to look for humpback and southern right whales. Passengers can use the open-air viewing decks on the catamaran to watch the whales with no obstructions. The cruise includes live commentary that provides information about the whales and their migration. This seasonal tour runs from mid-May to early November each year. Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased on board. The operator offers a whale sighting guarantee: if no whales are seen, guests can take the cruise again for free within the same season. Weather conditions may cause cancellations, so reconfirmation by phone on the day of the cruise is advised. From July 20 to August 28, 2026, departures will be from Commissioner’s Steps instead of Circular Quay, though this location is not wheelchair accessible.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Meeting point
Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure to collect tickets from the ticket office located at the departure wharf Circular Quay Wharf 6.
End point
Please check in 30-minutes prior. Cruises depart from Circular Quay Wharf 6, excluding 20Jul-28Aug2026 due to wharf upgrades. During this period cruises depart Commissioner's Steps, located approx 2-minute flat walk towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge from Wharf 6 (not wheelchair accessible).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sydney 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay
by Captain Cook Cruises
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$180Overview
This 2.5-hour boat cruise departs from Circular Quay and travels through Sydney Harbour’s entrance into the Pacific Ocean to look for humpback and southern right whales. Passengers can use the open-air viewing decks on the catamaran to watch the whales with no obstructions. The cruise includes live commentary that provides information about the whales and their migration. This seasonal tour runs from mid-May to early November each year. Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased on board. The operator offers a whale sighting guarantee: if no whales are seen, guests can take the cruise again for free within the same season. Weather conditions may cause cancellations, so reconfirmation by phone on the day of the cruise is advised. From July 20 to August 28, 2026, departures will be from Commissioner’s Steps instead of Circular Quay, though this location is not wheelchair accessible.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Meeting point
Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure to collect tickets from the ticket office located at the departure wharf Circular Quay Wharf 6.
End point
Please check in 30-minutes prior. Cruises depart from Circular Quay Wharf 6, excluding 20Jul-28Aug2026 due to wharf upgrades. During this period cruises depart Commissioner's Steps, located approx 2-minute flat walk towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge from Wharf 6 (not wheelchair accessible).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.