Speed Boat Whale Watching from Sydney Harbour: Unobstructed View Experience

Experience the thrill of speed boat whale watching in Sydney Harbour. Blast offshore into the Tasman Sea for an unobstructed view of migrating whales. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Campbells Cove - Begin an exhilarating journey by boarding the vessel at Campbell’s Cove Pontoon, located at Circular Quay. As the adventure begins, be mesmerized by the stunning beauty of Sydney Harbour.
    Stay alert as the vessel heads towards the open ocean, where remarkable experiences await. The experienced skipper will offer expert insights,…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Experienced driver/guide provided
  • Complimentary wind and waterproof jackets
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling and intimate whale-watching journey in Sydney by speed boat. You’ll zoom from Sydney Harbour into the open waters of the Tasman Sea, seeking these spectacular marine beings. Upon finding them, you’ll have ample opportunities for photography as you move with the migrating group.
On the fastest commercial boat in Sydney, you’ll reach…

Location
Campbells Cove
Circular Quay West
Campbells Cove Pontoon is located on the western side of Circular Quay. It is at the end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal and in front of the Squires Landing pub, You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jerry_t
Sep 2, 2025
The staff were very... - The staff were very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Overall a wonderful excursion. A must see in Sydney.
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Traceyr1128
Jul 15, 2025
Add to your bucket list! Awesome adventure. - Fantastic experience, we got to see two whales travelling together. Loads of tail and fin slapping on the surface. Weather at 11am was reasonably calm. Both Paul and Martin were excellent guide/Captain and we learnt lots of information. Great day out!
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Olgaostrovsky
Jul 13, 2025
Phenomenal whale tour - My partner and I had a phenomenal experience with Ocean Extreme. The online booking process was a breeze and Dion was very helpful with booking queries. We took the Osprey Boat from Circular Quay with Martin and Paul - they were both professional, knowledgeable & very friendly. The boat was small providing an intimate experience without the crowds, but also extremely fast so that you could find and go between whale pods very quickly. They also provided wind-proof jackets. We were extremely lucky to see 6 humpbacks, common dolphins & sea birds. The humpbacks we saw graced us with non-stop breaches - we’ve never seen anything like it! We appreciated receiving photos of the whales we saw. We highly recommend this company and will definitely be returning for more whale watching tours.
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Woollito
Jun 20, 2025
Plenty of whales, nice boat. Jackets prov - Very good experience. Fast boat, that was surprisingly smooth on the water. We were fortunate to see quite a few whales including one large pod of 5-6 that were very active. Had 2 swim right under the boat. Lots of tail slaps.
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Maya_m
Jun 18, 2025
Most amazing and surreal experience - Paul and Luke were amazing and funny. It made whale watching the best experience. We learnt so much and seen so many whales. Definitely a bucket list experience. Many friends and family want to experience it too after looking at videos we shared with them. So amazing and would 100% be doing it again for sure
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Sam_l
Jun 15, 2025
The crew on our boat were... - The crew on our boat were excellent and made the trip exciting and educational! I Me and my partner learnt so much about whales, which made us appreciate seeing them so much! Will recommend to anyone who wants to go whale watching in Sydney!
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Bedouinmonkey
Jun 1, 2025
A wonderful trip of a lifetime - Absolutely outstanding trip. Weather meant our original date couldn't go ahead but they let us know immediately and were great with communication getting it rebooted. The day was fantastic with very friendly and knowledgeable staff and we saw some amazing whales. Boat was really comfortable. Commentary by staff was excellent. Thank you Sean and team.
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Shesthatgirl21
Oct 11, 2024
Nothing compares to this! - We saw a whale breach about 20 meters away from us, and I genuinely could not stop shrieking with joy! I'd never seen a whale in my life and now I've seen more than 20. Sean was an incredibly knowledgable and friendly guide, and Martin was a great driver (I usually get seasick and was quite nervous about it, but I didn't feel nauseas at all). Words can't describe it, just go do it.
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Mommaphotographer
Sep 13, 2024
Mom and calf! - This was an incredible tour. The seas were rough and we were offered another day, but we went and it was simply amazing. We went out and ending up spending time watching a mom and calf show off their tails as well as a couple of breeches! The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, too! Highly recommend!
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Katierf6059du
Aug 15, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - 10/10 experience. Once in a lifetime! . Sean and Martin were amazing! Great hosts, think they were the lucky charm as a whale came out to play! Went as a birthday treat and it was incredible! Was so close to the whales and got amazing photos! Would so recommend!
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From $91
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).