Whale Watching Tour: Fast Cruise on Adventure Boat
3.4
17 Ratings
Sydney

Experience Sydney’s best whale watching on Adventure, a fast, low-profile vessel. Get closer to whales and maximize your time with these majestic creatures.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Circular Quay - On board our Eco tour vessel Adventure we offer a unique and up-close personal experience! Skip the crowds for a more intimate whale watching encounter with our vessel catering for smaller groups. Take in the breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House as you exit Circular Quay. Further into the tour, leave the Harbour behind as…
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What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

This cruise stands out because it operates on the specially designed vessel, Adventure! Adventure is a rigid inflatable hull boat with a low profile, allowing you to get closer to the whales! Even better, Adventure travels at a higher speed than most, meaning you spend less time in the harbor and more time with the whales! The crew is dedicated to…

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Location
King Street Wharf 6
The Promenade
We ask that you meet at King Street Wharf 6, 15 minutes before your cruise departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.4
(17 Ratings)
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Kirsty_m
Aug 13, 2025
The experience was... - The experience was amazing. The guide kept us out slightly longer to allow extra time seeing the Whales as we didn’t see them until the end. In the way back in they also made a stop to see some dolphins.
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Louis_r
Jul 23, 2025
Quick and comfortable... - Quick and comfortable trip from Darling Harbour to the whales providing more actual watching time. Followed a pod for a while at a considerate distance but close enough to appreciate this incredible migration journey
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Catrinap364
Jul 20, 2025
- This was very short. Actual whale watching time was only 15 to 20 minutes. Other providers stay out much longer, unless you want a short experience. Also, boat is very small, no bathroom on board.
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Ben_r
Jul 13, 2025
1.5hr tour not 2. Other operators probably provide better value for money.. - Advertised as a 2hr trip, but it only goes for 90 minutes and because we we 5 minutes late leaving the dock, we were only on the water 85 minutes. While the boat, seemed to have a pa system, the skipper/deckhand didn't use it so it was difficult to hear them at times. Safety demo of how to put on the life jacket, probably should have been demoed from the bow, instead from the helm towards the rear as people in the front couldn't see what was being shown. Yes we saw a whale while we we out, following it for about 15 mins but there didn't seem to be much effort into seeking out any others like some of the other operators out there at the same time.. Overall just a bit disappointed and considering the cost is about the same for a longer trip, think the operators of larger vessels probably provide better value for money.
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Molly_c
Jul 20, 2025
Not worth the money, definitely better options - A “2 hour tour” that lasted 1 hour 15 mins. 11:45 but turned up at 12, we set off and the tour guide informed is that it would take 20 minutes to get out and back and that we would be with the whales for 30 minutes. From that i knew we were not getting our moneys worth. We paid $90pp and expected to be out for at least an hour. The tour guide barely spoke to us and didn’t create that special atmosphere you would expect. I have been on one other whale watching tour (with barefoot whales) and that was amazing. We spent ages with the whales and learnt sooo much about them! Luckily we saw some whales for the 20 minutes we had with them…
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Darren_t
Jul 13, 2025
Not a 2 hour trip! - It says it’s a two hour trip but it’s an hour and a half. The crew confirmed it was a mistake & said it should be changed. Feel ripped off!
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Ellie_h
Jul 13, 2025
Would really recommend - The trip felt rushed and a bit underwhelming overall. There wasn’t much time to really enjoy the experience or take in any sightings properly. Not fault of their own, but we only saw one whale breach in the short space we were there. A sight that could’ve been spotted from land at the distance we were. It felt more like sticking to a schedule than providing a memorable outing. I’d really appreciate the chance to try again with a more relaxed and thoughtful approach.
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Monzad
Jul 11, 2025
False advertising...disappointing. - Advertised for 2 hours but only 1.5hrs. Didn't really look broadly for whales....stayed in one spot. Not much help offered to family when children was sick.
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Andrew_r
Aug 15, 2025
Cancelled event with no refund. - I scheduled a whale watching boat ride in Sydney Australia which was canceled by the operator due to rough water. When asked how I wanted to disposition my tickets, I asked for a refund because I was leaving Australia the next day. I was ignored. Total rip off.
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Stephenhg9388gv
Aug 2, 2025
Hopeless customer service - Hopeless. We booked on the day before our planned trip but rather that closing the trip to new bookings, the company took our money and within an hour or so contacted to say the trip was cancelled because of the weather. The weather was no surprise- the weather apps warned re bad weather for a day or two…. Nothing from them re a refund……waiting to hear >24 hours after the trip should have taken place.
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