Whale watching sydney offers daily whale watching cruises from mid may to the end of november departing from darling harbour and circular quay. A variety of species of whale can be found in the waters around australias coast and during whale watching season there are plenty of opportunities to see these majestic marine mammals up close. Give the gift of animal goodness with this gift voucher for a morning sydney harbour whale watching cruise experience. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. Darling harbour cruise terminal sydney forum tripadvisor. Matilda cruises captain cook cruises sydney harbour. Sydney whale watching cruises australian cruise group.
Whale watching cruise departs darling harbour, sydney. Opera house, darling harbour, taronga zoo, fort denison, watsons bay, lane cove river, manly, luna park, garden island, shark island and white bay on cruise ship arrival and departure days. Not allowed on whale watching boats due to proximity to other guests. Whale watching sydney offers daily cruises from darling harbour and circular quay to watch humpback whales. Whale watching sydney harbour boat hire get on boat. Darling harbour to circular quay and whale watching cruise departing. Sydney harbour whale watching cruise listen to the whales. You can go whale watching all winter and spring may november in sydney. Whale watching sydneysydney harbour cruisevagabond cruises. Available for android and ios, download the wild about whales app and log your whale. Rocket ferry to taronga zoo departing circular quay 9. Best whale watching north of sydney marine biologist hosted tour adults, children, family large, modern and stable whale spotting vessels.
Every year, between late may and late november, thousands of humpback and other whales migrate along the australian coastline to their feeding and. While watching the whales, also see stunning views of the iconic sights of sydney harbour like the harbour bridge, sydney opera house, fort denison and more. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. Join us aboard our flagship catamaran, the catalina as we cruise the beautiful sydney harbour and out to sea to observe the annual humpback migration. Whale watchers enjoyed great views from balmoral and the manly scenic walkway in sydney harbour national park at dobroyd head. Obviusly we do not want to carry luggage around with. Vagabond cruises for over 35 years vagabond cruises has been a leading charter. 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 satsun only. Incredible whale watching sydney experience also allows you to enjoy the sights of sydney as you cruise round the harbour. Whale watching in sydney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season. This technology is the same model that is used by scientists to investigate whale acoustics around the world. Whale watching off north head, sydney harbour national park.
Marvel at the tail flaps, fin slaps and fantastic leaps of these magnificent, charismatic creatures while taking in the. Cruise to taronga zoo from circular quay or darling harbour and enjoy taronga zoo entry and the sky safari cable car. This is tucked away behind wynard station down a fairly steep hill,maybe a 1520 minute walk. Leaving from darling harbour the totally wild whale watch is a thrilling 2 hour whale watching tour for those who enjoy a bit of adventure or for those with limited time to see the whales.
Whale watching and sydney harbour cruise departs darling. Sydney harbour whale watching cruise depart from darling. We did this dinner cruise on our last night in sydney and thoroughly enjoyed it. Revel in the excitement of the first whale sighting as we spot our first pod on their annual migration.
Response from luke d, director of sales at ultimate whale watching cruise from circular quay or darling harbour responded 7 dec 2019 hello megdot84, persistence and whales do sometimes go hand in hand, but i am so glad you had an amazing experience. Whilst humpback whales are generally considered to be the best species for whale watching due to their playful nature, you may be lucky enough to spot a southern right whale or even a minke whale or two, these guys are super quick though so if you blink you could miss them. Cruise out in to the open sea and catch the majestic mammals of the ocean in action on a whale watching cruise from sydney harbour. Hop on hop off 2day harbour explorer, depart circular quay wharf no. During the cruise, you will be served complimentary tea and coffee by the. Not sure now whether it was manly or one of the others there are several in sydney. Sydney harbour whale watching cruises aussie travel saver. This is the closest natural wildlife experience to sydney cbd within 1 hours travelling time. Whale watching cruises captain cook cruises is australias most rewarded. Each year the great whale migration sees thousands of humpback and southern right whales swim close to the coastline around sydney. Whale watching sydney harbour cruises captain cook cruises. There is no train to there,but a bus runs down to king st wharf,cnr of erskine and lime st412 and 4and you can catch this anywhere along george st,but be aware that you.
Fantasea cruising also operates yellow water taxis to offer harbour tours for individuals and small groups. In sydney the annual migration of humpback whales is from may through until november. Choose from a whale watching cruise, sydney new years eve or boxing day cruise. Harbour cat is a custom built commercial sailing catamaran that charters groups of passengers around sydney. Depart from darling harbour aquarium wharf or circular quay wharf 6. Palm beach whale watching cruises sydney fantasea cruising. With a choice of nine whale watching cruises from reputed sydney operators, take your pick and get an exclusive opportunity to spot pods of whales right from humpbacks, southern right and more as they migrate to. This is sydneys only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Groups are capped at 34, which guarantees a unique small group experience. We will be arriving early morning from the airport and then hope to get over to manly for a swim and lunch before returning for a 4 pm departure. Prestige harbour cruises is your sydney harbour cruise specialist. Setting out from darling harbour, youll cruise past luna park, the harbour bridge, circular quay, sydney opera house, kirribilli house, fort denison.
Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. To join your whale watch cruise from sydney you should make your way to the designated meeting point. Discovery cruise 3hr our premium three hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience on the best boat in sydney. You get the same amount of whale watching time as other 4 hour cruises, as we dont spend 2 hours inside the harbour just to get to the whales and back. Get ready to be amazed with our sydney whale and dolphin watching cruises. As you go for whale watching sydney, ensure that you have also acquired a bit of knowledge on the animals. Run from the end of may until the beginning of november, the lucky recipient of this voucher will be able to witness these mighty animals in all their glory as they breach, frolic and play in their natural habitat. Get up and close and personal with one of the most extraordinary species on the planet the humpback whale.
Our large range of private charter boats provide a great sydney harbour venue for corporate events, social occasion, weddings, product launches and more all with 360 degree views. Download or update the my nrma app and enter their mobile or membership number. With over 3 decades experience, vagabond cruises is one of sydney harbours longest established cruise companies offering a wide range of convenient allinclusive packages, including live entertainment lunch and dinner cruises and private charters for any personal or formal occasions, including weddings, birthdays, hensbucks nights, school. Learn about the whales you may see, their behaviours, the great whale migration and everything else there is to know. Sydney harbour whale watching cruises save 10% off or more when you book online close. Grab yourself a great a 3for1 deal and combine a sightseeing harbour cruise with breakfast or lunch and a unique whale watching. Aquarium wharf darling harbour majestic water taxis. Your best value whale watching cruise begins at either darling harbour or circular quay, where you will board a modern catamaran with comfortable viewing areas both indoors and outside.
Totally wild gets to where the whales are in just 20 minutes, quicker than other tours. Most of our harbour sightseeing cruises in sydney depart from darling harbour, some from circular quay and others have multiple daily departures from different harbour locations. You will be welcomed aboard your 21meter catamaran. Whale watching sydney harbour explorer captain cook cruises. Sydney sightseeing cruises australian cruise group. Sydney harbour morning whale watching cruise buy voucher. Whale watching darling harbour oz whale watching, sydney. It is not the most tourist season in sydney, but you should try whale watching if you are visiting the city during this period. If for any reason such as bad weather a cruise is cancelled, whale watching. Terms and conditionswhale watching sydney general terms these terms and. Learn about these gentle giants from a marine biologist as you sail the high seas on a whale watching cruise. On board you will be introduced to your friendly expert whale watching crew, as our marine biologist and host for the day guides you through the safety briefing. Sydney vivid cruise our two hour harbour cruises on a glass vessel offer the most spectacular vantage points for observing sydneys iconic vivid festival. Marvel at the tail flaps, fin slaps and fantastic leaps of these magnificent, charismatic creatures while taking in the breathtaking.
Take the waters of sydney harbour on luxury catamarans, ferries or tall ship sailing vessels as you cruise past sydney opera house, harbour bridge, darling harbour, the historic rocks area and fort denison. Plan your whale watching tour, call us on 0439 625 377. Ultimate whale watching cruise from circular quay or darling harbour provided by fantasea cruising. Ultimate whale watching cruise from circular quay or darling harbour. Oz whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know. According to anthony haworth, general manager of captain cook cruises, it became apparent after one month of operation that darling harbour was not a popular option. On this whale watching cruise youll spend around two hours and 45 minutes out on the water, enjoying an unbeatable view of sydneys iconic landmarks and the migrating humpback whales. Southern rights have been seen in sydney harbour, pittwater and botany bay and, in july 2012, a southern right whale was spotted with a newborn calf just off middle head. Open water cruise through the entrance of sydney harbour aboard an ocean.
Aquarium wharf is right in the middle of darling harbour. Harbour and river cruises experience sydney australia. Tripadvisor ultimate whalewatching cruise from circular. Coral trekker, one of sydney harbour tall ships historic vessels, operates whale watching cruises during this incredible migration to allow people to see the whales up close in their natural environment. Yes, there is always an orator on board who tells you the different types of whales that you will see. With the whale watching sydney companion app you have all the information about our cruises at your finger tips. It is right next to the central business district, as well as all fun and food you could enjoy. Aest darling harbour has been dropped from sydneys white bay cruise terminal city ferry schedule due to greater demand for trips to and from circular quay.
We are happy to create a perfect experience for you. Click on the book button below for your saving to automatically apply and to enter the bookings page. This trip is perfect for those that only have a limited amount of time or are into the adventure. We operate a beautiful 62 ft sailing vessel and if weather permits we will set the sails as we cruise with the whales. Our three hour whale cruise departs and returns from rose bay in sydneys eastern suburbs, not far from bondi. Join the crew at go whale watching sydney as we make our way from darling harbour, taking in the famous sydney harbour land marks and out to the open ocean for an epic whale watching experience bookme is the home of the epic deals and last. Your adventure whale watching cruise begins in darling harbour or circular quay and in less than 10 mins from circular quay you are out the heads and off to see the whales. Give the loved ones in your life the gift of an exciting whale watching cruise.
Whale watching time is maximized with this cruise as it only takes 15 minutes from circular quay to the open ocean. Equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating and viewing decks over 3 levels. We run whale watching yearround and see blue whales, gray whales, fin whales, humpback whales, orca whales, dolphins, and other aweinspiring marine life. Sydney harbour cruises are a must do activity is sydney perfect for first time visitors or locals. I bought a whale watching trip in sydney for clients last year through groupon. Experience the magnificence of whale watching on beautiful sydney harbour. The cruise runs for 4 hours and is a family owned and. Darling harbour is the exhibition and corporate showroom of sydney. Buy your myfastferry tickets for travel on sydney harbour in seconds. We run whale watching cruises in the months of mid may through till late july, to watch. If youre looking to get to downtown sydney by water taxi, then this wharf is ideal for you.
She didnt bother to explain to us how we could get free ferry transfer from darling harbour to circular quay to join the whale watching cruise. If you dont see any whale during the cruise, you are able to participate another cruise. If youve ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with whales now is your chance. Explore the inner harbour at a leisurely pace, or hop on and off between circular quay and darling harbour.
Review by anonyomous response from captain cook cruises. If your cruise is cancelled by us passengers may 1 rebook another afternoon captain cook whale watching cruise in the same season or 2 seek a refund from the original place of purchase or 3 a credit can be made with captain cook cruises towards another cruise within 12 months of original date of travel. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises, whale sightings and coastal. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on sydneys history both past and present, bbq lunch and whale watch experience on the ultimate sydney harbour cruise.
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