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Sydney: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran

4.1  / 5289 reviews
Activity provider:Fantasea Cruising Sydney
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Sydney: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran

Activity provider:Fantasea Cruising Sydney
4.1  / 5289 reviews

From $62.76 per person

Go on a whale watching tour in Sydney onboard a large, custom-built catamaran, combining high-speed sailing with 2 levels of viewing decks.

About this activity

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Printed voucher required
Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience the fastest fleet of whale watching boats in Sydney
  • Spend minimal time in the harbor and maximum time with whales
  • Enjoy panoramic views with decks spread out over 2 levels
Full description

Reach a top speed of almost 30 knots on a purpose-built whale-watching vessel, Fantasea Avalon. Take only 15 minutes to get from Circular Quay to the open ocean and enjoy more time watching whales. Experience your whale-watching cruise from spacious, wrap-around decks over 2 levels. Whale watch in comfort with air-conditioned cabins with large windows and great indoor and outdoor seating. Listen to informative commentary by a marine biologist or experienced crew. Know exactly what to look out for with onboard multimedia presentations. Don't worry if you don’t capture the perfect whale photos, as an onboard professional photographer has that covered with photos available for purchase onboard. Tea, coffee, and bottled water are included in this cruise. Additional drinks are available for purchase from the onboard licensed bar.

Includes
  • Expert commentary and guide
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • If no whales are successfully watched on your cruise, you receive a free return cruise

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 289 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomNovember 19, 2023 – Verified booking
The first trip, we only saw 1 whale. So the company was true to its word and offered a free trip. Second time around we saw several whales, including one leaping. The crew used mikes to tell us where to look, but the wound system was internal to the boat and couldn't be heard outside. So they sat outside and shouted for us.
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Laura – New ZealandNovember 5, 2023 – Verified booking
The tour should last 3 hours. Unfortunately we didn't see anything for the first 2 1/2 hours and we were already disappointed on the way back. We still saw 5 whales. The tour ended up lasting longer than 3 hours because we followed the baby whale and its mother for at least half an hour. Just breathtaking. The crew was very nice and watching the whales in the ocean was indescribable.
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Jason – United StatesNovember 4, 2023 – Verified booking
The seas were rough but the captain and all the crew warned everyone about the rough seas before departing, and handed sea sick bags out. The captain did at one point say the seas were too rough and we were heading back in when we spotted some whales. It was wonderful to see a two calfs, two moms and an escort whale. One of the mamma whales used her tail to hit the water giving us a hint that we should not be so close to her baby. When in Sydney will take another tour with them.
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