About this tour
Chase humpback and southern right whales along Sydney's coastline on a 2.5-hour Pacific crossing from Circular Quay. A catamaran with open-air decks carries you beyond the harbour into deep water where these marine mammals migrate seasonally (May to November). Live narration from the crew tracks their movements and behaviour. With numbers at record levels, sightings are likely—and if whales don't show, you get another cruise free.
Highlights
- Humpback and southern right whales in their natural habitat
- Open-air catamaran decks for 360-degree viewing
- Live expert commentary on whale behaviour and migration
- Departures from iconic Circular Quay
- Whale guarantee: free return cruise if none spotted
- Seasonal runs May through early November
What to expect
You'll board at Circular Quay and head east through Sydney Harbour's entrance into the open Pacific. The catamaran pitches and rolls; waves splash occasionally onto the lower decks. Crew sweep the water with binoculars and call out sightings over the speaker system. When whales breach or breach nearby, passengers surge to the rails with cameras. The viewing decks stay crowded during peak season. Cruises run rain or shine but may cancel for rough seas. Pack a waterproof jacket and brace for sea spray.
Good to know
Dress warmly—it feels notably colder on open water. Bring anti-nausea medication if prone to motion sickness. Not suitable for children under 4 or pregnant travellers. Call +61-2-8062 3623 from 7:15am on cruise day to confirm departure. Food and drinks available for purchase onboard.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.