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Sydney Whale Watching Speed Boat Tour - 2 Hours

Prepare to be awe inspired as you experience whale watching from a speed boat, bringing an extreme element to whale watching.
Sydney Whale Watching Speed Boat Tour - 2 Hours

Highlights

  • See whales in their natural habitat

  • High Speed Vessel, reaching speeds of 80km/h

  • Unique Sydney experience

  • Pick up from Campbell's Cove Pontoon

  • Sighting guarantee*

  • See the magnificent whales from up close

Boarding from The Rocks, quickly zip out to Rose Bay to pick up some extra passengers before setting out on this two hour experience, full speed out of the harbour. Out in the Tasman Sea, keep your eyes open for the magnificent creatures who may burst from below the surface, putting on an incredible show. Your experienced skipper will be navigating this giant purpose built fast boat whilst staying in contact with surrounding vessels, helping to find the most friendly and approachable whale pods. If no whales are spotted on this tour, each passenger will be issued with a ticket to come on another whale watching tour for free during the same season. It is non-transferable and must be used by the original participant.

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Inclusions

  • 2 hour boat ride on Osprey
  • Whale viewing, in their natural habitat
  • Whale sighting guarantee*

Seasons

  • Seasonal experience - Available mid-May to early November

Duration

  • This experience lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on conditions

Departure Location

  • This experience departs from Campbell's Cove Pontoon at The Rocks
  • It is located at the end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal Building in front of Squire Landing Pub
  • Pick up from Manly Wharf available on request
  • If you are standing at the main part of Circular Quay where all the ferry leave from (wharves 1-6) then you need to walk down the left hand side of the Quay past wharf 6, the MCA and past the Overseas Passenger Terminal

What To Bring

  • Warm clothes/multiple layers as offshore temperature can be significantly colder than on land
  • Wind/spray jacket - jackets are available if needed
  • If it's a very cold day, bring along beanies/balaclavas, gloves, jackets etc.
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Cameras are brought onboard at your own risk. The boat generally does not get wet, however this cannot be guaranteed.
  • If you are prone to motion sickness please visit a pharmacy to enquire as to the appropriate remedy before travelling

Additional Information

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Maximum 25 passengers on each trip
  • Passengers with back, neck, shoulder or heart conditions, those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are not permitted to do this experience and if so, do so at their own risk
  • Participants must be able to board and disembark the vessel unaided, support their own bodyweight and be able to use legs to absorb ocean bumps
  • If whales are not spotted on a whale watching tour, each passenger will be issued with a ticket to come on another whale watching tour for free during the same season. It is non-transferable and must be used by the original participant.
  • In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider

Cancellation Policy

  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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