Overview
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2 hours
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Premium Whale-Watching Vessel – The Ocean Dreaming II offers three spacious viewing decks, ensuring unmatched visibility from every angle.
Expert Crew & Live Commentary – Our experienced guides take you to the best whale hotspots and provide insightful commentary on their behaviour.
Comfort & Accessibility – Enjoy comfortable indoor seating, climate-controlled cabins, and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Convenient Departures – Departing from Circular Quay, with multiple daily departures, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
Book Now for Sydney’s Best Whale-Watching Adventure!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
If you suffer from motion sickness it is strongly recommended that you consult a doctor before traveling
What To Expect
Join Sydney’s most popular whale watching cruise for an unforgettable 2 hour adventure. All departures are now from Campbells Cove. After leaving the harbour, the cruise heads out along the coastline where humpback whales are commonly seen during their annual migration. Guests can enjoy spacious viewing areas offering excellent opportunities to watch whales breaching, tail slapping and playing in their natural habitat. Our experienced crew and onboard guides will take you to the best viewing areas while sharing fascinating insights about these remarkable animals, making this a memorable whale watching experience in Sydney.
Options
Circular Quay Departure
What‘s Included
On-board commentary on the wildlife and history of Sydney Harbour.
Two hour Whale Watching cruise.
Drinks (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Greg S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were fortunate to have a sunny calm day and we thoroughly enjoyed this cruise. We saw so many whales as well as dolphins. One pod of whales put on a show right by our boat. It was amazing!
Great organisation, Fun excursion
Daz A,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The staff of Fantasea organised everything and were very friendly and helpful. There were lots of whales in the area and they kept us posted along the way. It was also nice to have different places to view the sea and to watch for whale blow and movement along the way. While some people saw tails etc, or blow. We did not have a full sighting. It was good to know that they allow you to return on another cruise if a whale sighting does not happen on yours. One caution...if you get seasick, this may not be your activity.
A successful whale watching cruise
K2215FPannier,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great trip with Fantasea, convenient sailing point, comfortable boat and friendly crew. Chris the skipper was knowledgeable and informative, his two deckhands very helpful. We had lots of sightings, one breach and even a pod of dolphins and some minke whales.
Great and respectful experience of whale encounter
alri1308,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great and respectful experience of whale encounter, with enthusiast crew, good advice, and you could feel respect towards the animals (not too close not too many boats…). Small detour on the way back to meet a wild seals colony… superd two hour escape! One important point they have two pick up locations, distant by five minutes each… this could be clearer on the tickets to avoid mishaps…
No Engagement from Guides, Waste of Time
Zane S,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00To start off with, we didn’t see any whales so that was of course disappointing BUT understandable that it is so far out of the tour’s control. That said, I would have still expected SOMETHING out of the guides/skipper - commentary on Sydney over the loud speaker, mingling with guests, etc. But they just give a safety demo to start, then you spend two hours going out and back from the Harbour, and then you’re on your way - no interactions included. Leaving two stars because the view of the harbor was still cool and we saw a small pod of dolphins, but overall just disappointed. We got a coupon to go again since there were no whales, but obviously the majority of us don’t have another spare day to give while traveling and even if I did, I wouldn’t give my time to this tour again.
Too late in the season - no whales
hasanthik2015,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Went in mid November. Didn't see in whales. If that was the tail end of the whale season and whales are unlikelyto be sptted during that time, then these tours should not be offered that late in the season.
Whales are not very visible
tadejg81,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting experience, nice views of the coast and the see, but we saw whales only occasionally and briefly in the distance.
Go see the whales - it's worth it!
882kaylenes,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A treasured experience to see such beautiful creatures in their environment. We were lucky to see a few whales, including a family of mother and calf with a companion. They kept away from us so couldn't get up very close but just seeing them surface and dive together was lovely. The boat we travelled on was a good size and comfortable. The crew were very competent and professional, ensuring we were safe and informed the whole time we were out at sea.
Highly Recomended..............
Andrew M,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, great crew, very professional a great experience, value for money and an enjoyable day ..
Definitely recommend
Q2790LKjoanneg,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment we boarded, it was clear we were in expert hands. They shared fascinating insights about whale behavior, migration patterns, and conservation efforts, making the experience educational as well as thrilling. We saw multiple whales up close, and the crew made sure everyone had a great view while keeping the animals’ wellbeing a top priority. What really stood out was how passionate the team was about what they do. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and they went above and beyond to make both trips special. We couldn’t recommend this experience more highly – if you’re considering a whale watching tour, don’t miss this one
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