Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise
Overview
Premium Whale-Watching Vessel – The Ocean Dreaming II offers three spacious viewing decks, ensuring unmatched visibility from every angle.
Expert Crew & Live Commentary – Our experienced guides take you to the best whale hotspots and provide insightful commentary on their behaviour.
Comfort & Accessibility – Enjoy comfortable indoor seating, climate-controlled cabins, and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Convenient Departures – Departing from Circular Quay, with multiple daily departures, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
Book Now for Sydney’s Best Whale-Watching Adventure!
What's Included
- On-board commentary on the wildlife and history of Sydney Harbour.
- Two hour Whale Watching cruise.
- Drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
4 Circular Quay West
The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join Sydney’s most popular whale watching cruise for an unforgettable 2 hour adventure.
All departures are now from Campbells Cove.
After leaving the harbour, the cruise heads out along the coastline where humpback whales are commonly seen during their annual migration.
Guests can enjoy spacious viewing areas offering excellent opportunities to watch whales breaching, tail slapping and playing in their natural habitat.
Our experienced crew and onboard guides will take you to the best viewing areas while sharing fascinating insights about these remarkable animals, making this a memorable whale watching experience in Sydney.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you suffer from motion sickness it is strongly recommended that you consult a doctor before traveling
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 190 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-6793P31
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Average 4.29 out of 5 stars based on 66 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- On-board commentary on the wildlife and history of Sydney Harbour.
- Two hour Whale Watching cruise.
- Drinks (available to purchase).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- On-board commentary on the wildlife and history of Sydney Harbour.
- Two hour Whale Watching cruise.
- Drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you suffer from motion sickness it is strongly recommended that you consult a doctor before traveling
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 190 travelers
