Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB
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14 Ratings
The Rocks

Join a thrilling, intimate whale-watching adventure on Sydney’s smallest RIB. Experience speed, comfort, and expert guidance for an unforgettable marine encounter.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - Whale Watching Search Area (15 - 100 minutes):
    Description: Once out at sea, our crew will guide you in spotting humpback whales and other marine wildlife. Learn about the whales’ behaviors, including breaching, tail-slapping, and spouting. This is the highlight of the tour, offering a chance to witness these magnificent…
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What's Included
  • Whale sighting guarantee: If whales aren’t spotted, you can come again for free.
  • Experienced Crew
Additional Information

Jump onboard Ocean Extreme’s smallest most personal vessel for a unique boutique whale watching experience. This vessel has a capacity of only 12 passengers making it the smallest whale watching tour available in Sydney. Experience the thrill of whale watching on a small RIB, offering an intimate and exhilarating adventure that larger vessels can’t…

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Location
Campbells Cove
Circular Quay West
Campbell’s Cove Pontoon is on the western side of Circular Quay in front of the Squire's Landing pub. The boat will be there 20 minutes prior to departure. Approach the driver to sign in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Discover423905
Nov 3, 2025
Great trip, great company - Captain was professional, friendly & very informative. The trip lasted over two hours. We travelled quite a distance, the rib was comfortable & we were given a qualify waterproof jacket to wear. The captain e-mailed photos of our trip to all on board which was a really nice gesture. Well worth the money. Would definitely whale watch again with Oceans Extreme..
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Jialinp2025
Oct 31, 2025
very professional illustration - Absolutely amazing from start to finish! The crew was super friendly, funny, and clearly knew what they were doing, which made the whole trip feel safe and exciting. The boat ride itself was thrilling — fast, smooth, and gave us incredible views of Sydney’s coastline. Seeing the whales up close was just breathtaking; they came so near that we could truly appreciate their size and beauty. Our family loved every minute of it. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Sydney — totally worth it and unforgettable! 🐋✨
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Izas188
Oct 9, 2025
Amazing experience - We had an amazing whale-watching experience with Ocean Extreme! Emily and her colleague were very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts about whale behavior. We were lucky to see whales swimming and even “playing” near the boat. We also got access to the great photos taken by the crew. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who appreciates personal guidance and the thrill of a speedboat adventure!
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Meander35678345135
Sep 29, 2025
Fantastic Whales! - Was on the ORCA with Cassie and Emily and they were fantastic! So knowledgable and fun. The boat was small and more intimate but quite bumpy (fun for me)! We saw a mother and baby play and followed them for 1.5 hours because the activity was so amazing! Would definitely recommend this company to anyone wanting a good whale watch in Sydney!
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Deniseb505
Sep 29, 2025
Maximise your chance to spot a whale - It was fantastic morning out; - what a way to witness, learn and be in awe of these beautiful creatures. Great guide, super fast boat and an added bonus to see Sydney Harbour from the water. An all-around wonderful experience. Do it.
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815caitlinb
Sep 18, 2025
Incredible afternoon with three humpback whales - I had the BEST time whale watching on the Orca boat with our drivers/guides Luke and Emily. We were so lucky to see three humpback whales, they were even breaching when we arrived, and then displaying amazing behaviours the whole time we were there. We tracked them from Manly to near Bondi. It was so special, thank you for an incredible afternoon.
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Patty_w
Sep 6, 2025
Wonderful whale watching - Even if we had t seen whales the boat ride was so much fun. The whales were the topping on the cake. They even showed off for us flapping their fin and showing us tails. Cassie was a great boat captain and allowed us to stay as long as possible to enjoy the whale experience.
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Alexandra_r
Jun 20, 2025
Great experience! - We saw so many whales! So happy with the tour. The boat was comfortable and it was a smooth ride. Would do this again.
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Sam64london
Oct 28, 2024
Sea spray - We whizzed out from Manly on a rib with unfeasible amounts of thrust sitting on bows and enjoyed bouncing over the swell. At sea saw a pod of three humpbacks which we followed for an hour or so - magical. Recommended - but not if you get seasick or don’t like wind (and sea spray) in your hair.
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S3495blcarlam
Sep 10, 2024
Incredible Experience!!! - I went on the 11am trip today with Ocean Extreme and it was the best experience I’ve had in Australia so far. All of the staff were so kind and attentive and very knowledgeable throughout the tour. The enthusiasm from the staff really made the experience, as you can see how passionate they are about ensuring you get the best from the tour! We seen whales breaching, spy hopping and mugging. All of which were incredibly close to the boat. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough, I will 100% be booking again!
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