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.
This open water cruise takes you through the entrance of Sydney Harbour onboard the 75-passenger, 16 metre super sea catamaran. Two decks offering spectacular open air viewing and a comfortable all weather lounge with large viewing windows for the entire family. Enjoy up to 2 departures daily, expert commentary and our Whale guarantee!
Timetable:
| Departures | Darling Harbour | Jetty No.6 Circular Quay |
| Morning | 9.00am (returns 1.00pm)* | 9.10am (returns 12.45pm)* |
| Afternoon | 1.15pm (returns 5.00pm) | 1.30pm (returns 4.45pm) |
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*Morning departures operate 30 May - 31 July only
Prices:
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| Includes Expert Commentary | Retail Price | Online Price |
| Adults | $75 | $63.75 |
| Concession* | $65 | |
Child (0-14 yrs).
Children under 6 yrs not recommended | $39 | $33.15 |
| Family (2A & 2C) | $189 | |
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* Student card holders, YHA & Backpacker Members or Australian Senior / Pension card holders. Adult supervision is essential for all children. Recommended for children 6 years+. Charges apply for children of all ages.
What to Bring:
Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge. Please note food and beverages are not sold onboard however you are welcome to bring your own light picnic lunch. We recommend you eat lightly before and during the cruise. Alcohol is not permitted onboard.
Whale Guarantee:
If a whale is not sighted during your cruise;
- June to July 2009 - 50% Money Back Guarantee OR
- May to Nov 2009 - Cruise again in 2009 for free
After calving in the northern waters between August and September on their annual migration, the whales will then head south once more making their long journey back to Antarctica.
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 Whale Watching Cruise in 2008 with us or a credit can be made towards any Matilda or Captain Cook Cruise up to 31 March 2010 (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 and True Blue Cruises.
Details are correct as of April 2009 - subject to change.
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