Whale Watching Cruises Sydney Harbour
Experience the wonder of one of Nature's great migrations as the Humpback and Southern Wright whales journey between Antarctica and their winter feeding grounds as far north as the Great Barrier Reef.
Smaller vessel up to 75 passengers | | 
Larger vessel up to 260 passengers |
2011 Season 14 May - 11 December
The open water cruise takes you through the entrance of Sydney Harbour onboard a choice of 2 vessels. Featuring spectacular open air viewing and a comfortable all weather lounge with large viewing windows for the entire family. Enjoy up to 2 departures daily and our Whale guarantee!
Timetable:
Departures | Depart | Return | Guarantee | Vessel Size |
Circular Quay
Commissioner Steps | 9.15am | 1.30pm | A | Smaller |
9.15am (Mon-Fri)
10.00am (Sat-Sun) | 1.10pm | B | Larger |
1.15pm | 4.35pm | B | Larger |
1.30pm | 4.45pm | A | Smaller |
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Darling Harbour
King St Wharf 8 | 9.00am | 1.00pm | A | Smaller |
9.45am | 12.40pm | B | Larger |
12.45pm | 4.10pm | B | Larger |
1.15pm | 5.00pm | A | Smaller |
Ticket purchases & collection:
From Captain Cook / Matilda Cruises ticket offices located at Jetty No. 6 Circular Quay and Pier 26 Darling Harbour (next to Sydney Aquarium) 30 minutes prior to departure.
Prices:
Book Online & Save 15% on Adult & Children's prices (afternoon cruise)
Price | Adult | Conc. | Child | Family |
Smaller Vessel
(up to 75 guests) | $75 | $65 | $39 | $189 |
Child Age: 0-14yrs, Children over 6 years recommended. Family: 2A + 2C |
"A" Guarantee: 3 options (1) 1Jun to 31Jul - 100% Money Back or (2) 1 Aug to
18 Nov - 50% Money Back or (3) Year Round - Cruise again in 2011 for free |
Price | Adult | Conc. | Child | Family |
Larger Vessel
(up to 260 guests) | $85 | $76 | $50 | $220 |
Child Age: 5-14yrs, 0-4yrs Free. Family: 2A + 2C |
"B" Guarantee: Cruise again in 2011 for free on Stand-by Basis confirmed 24 hours prior- subject to availability. |
* Cancellation policy applies - see reconfirmation & cancellation below. Discounts for Student card holders, YHA & Backpacker Members or Australian Senior / Pension card holders available please call 02 9206 1111 - not available online.
What to Bring:
Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge. We recommend you eat lightly before and during the cruise - please bring snacks & cold drinks (not sold onboard). Alcohol is not permitted onboard. Smoking is permitted on the outside deck of the larger vessel only.
Vessels:
Your choice of 2 vessels, both featuring two passenger decks offering spectacular open air viewing and a comfortable all-weather lounge for the entire family. Choose from the great value smaller vessel for up to 75 guests or the spacious larger vessel for up to 260 guests.
Whale Guarantee:
Applies when a whale is not sighted during cruise.
Reconfirmation & Cancellation:
As this is an open water cruise, names of all passengers and their individual contact details are required for each passenger. Whale Watching Cruises are subject to cancellation due to weather and other operational requirements.
Please ring (02) 8062 3623 between 7.30am and 9.00am on the day of your cruise for the latest information. If your cruise is cancelled you may rebook another Captain Cook Whale Watching Cruise in 2011 or a credit can be made towards any Matilda or Captain Cook Cruise up to 31 March 2012 (subject to availability). We regret refunds are not available.
Cruise Route:
Cruises past Fort Denison, the Sydney Opera House and the beautiful homes located in the bays on Sydney Harbour and then out through Sydney Heads. The direction of the vessel is totally dependant on where the whales have been sighted - north towards Manly or south towards Coogee. Most whales are found within 2 kms of shore. Proudly operated by Matilda/Captain Cook Cruises, Bass & Flinders and True Blue Cruises.
Details are correct as of June 2011 - subject to change.
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