Sydney Whale Watching Explorer
- Sydney
- Whale / Dolphin Watching Cruises
- Seasonal
- Special Experience
- Sydney
- Instant Confirmation
Overview
[NOTE] All bookings from May 20, 2026 until further notice will be subject to a fuel surcharge, which is already included in the price. Please click on the calendar to view the price.
What’s included
Included
- Whale Watching Cruise
- 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer commencing from the date of the Whale Watching Cruise. Depart Circular Quay Wharf 6.
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Adult fares are for everyone aged 16 years and older. Child fares are for children 4 to 15 years of age. Infant and child aged 0-3 are free.
All minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult or guardian while on board.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a voucher to your email. Please check the email and check the confirmation details. On the day of the tour, please go to ticket box of Captain Cook Cruise at Circular Quay Wharf 6 at least 30 minutes in advance, show your confirmation number on the voucher to redeem boarding pass.
Call our reconfirmation hotline +61 2 8062 3623 from 7:15am on the day of your cruise
Good to know
The Passenger Contact Information form is required to be completed prior to boarding your cruise
This cruise is subject to weather, please refer to the predicted weather and comfort levels information for a 7-day forecast (http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/sydneycoast.shtml)
All vessels include fully accessible bathrooms for guest convenience.
Are seats assigned? No assigned seating. All vessels feature open-plan indoor and outdoor seating. When in the Harbour the starboard side (right-hand side) is closest to the shoreline.
As this is an open water cruise, names of all passengers and emergency contact details are a legal requirement. Please complete prior to arrival to ensure a smooth check-in and boarding process. https://www.captaincook.com.au/explore-sydney-sightseeing/whale-watching-sydney/whale-contact-form/
Whale Guarantee: Over 95% whale sighting success. The Whale Guarantee applies when a whale is not sighted during the cruise. In this case, passengers can cruise again in the same season for free on a standby basis confirmed 24-hours prior, subject to availability. [Please note that the re-board is complimentary; not participating is considered a voluntary waiver and no refund will be given.]
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
