Top 10 Dolphin & Whale Watching in Sydney, New South Wales

December 4, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Sydney offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
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1. Sydney Wildlife Tours - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 99 reviews

Sydney Wildlife Tours - Day Tours

G'day mate! My name is John Oliver and I am the tour guide for Sydney Wildlife Tours and I am here to tell you about our unique family business. We are the small-group Wildlife Tour specialists and we offer you a choice of amazing and affordable tours. Our motto is "taking you to places nobody else goes" and we pride ourselves on visiting places most visitors to Sydney and Australia have never heard of and would otherwise have never had the chance to see. Many visitors are only aware of, and visit, such a small percentage of what this incredible coastline has to offer, and are often restricted to where other Tour companies take them. This is why we created Sydney Wildlife Tours - to show people that there is so much more to Sydney and New South Wales than just the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi Beach, Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley. We take no more than 10 people on a tour to ensure a quality and personalized experience at all times. On a tour with Sydney Wildlife Tours you will see and experience some truly amazing things. We have Tours to suit people of all ages, tastes and fitness levels. Some of the experiences you can choose from on our tours include; Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises, Hiking through National Parks, hanging out with Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Wallabies and native Australian Birds, along with an amazing Wine Tour. We offer a choice of one day and two day Tours and our Tours include everything - hotel pick-ups, delicious meals, snacks, refreshments, accommodation (on two day tours) and entry fees to all attractions. When you go on a trip with Sydney Wildlife Tours there are no added costs, and we pride ourselves on offering unbeatable value for money. We also provide private and highly customized Tours for the ultimate in exclusivity. Read our customer reviews here on TripAdvisor then browse through our website to see what we have to offer and come with us on a unique Australian experience you will never forget.

2. Oz Whale Watching

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5.0 based on 1,106 reviews

Oz Whale Watching

Sydney's best value whale watching cruise. We are the only Sydney whale watching company that offers live commentary alongside a luxury whale watching experience. Your memorable experience will begin as soon as you step on board! We cruise down Sydney Harbour, passing Sydney's world-famous city highlights before entering the ocean to sight spectacular whale activity. Our whale watching package includes a BBQ Lunch, cooked fresh on the day! Prices range from $45 - $99. The cruise runs for 4 hours and is a family owned and operated business that has been running for 19 years. Whale watching is an exciting experience and we believe everyone should try it at least once in their life. Most importantly, we are a registered COVID safe business!

3. Ocean Extreme

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5.0 based on 431 reviews

Ocean Extreme

Sydney's premier offshore adventure company. Choose between High Speed Offshore Thrill Rides or our famous Whale Watching tour with a whale sighting guarantee.

4. Boat Tours Sydney

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Boat Tours Sydney

Our crew welcomes you on board! Experience a fun, fast and thrilling ride on-board a high buoyancy 7.5m Gemini Rigid Inflatable Boat (R.I.B.) powered by a 300hp Yamaha engine. Choose from one of our theme tours or create your own custom excursion; We spend a lot of time and effort developing relevant, meaningful activities, and are open to our customers' wishes.

5. Runaway Tours

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5.0 based on 70 reviews

Runaway Tours

Visit the land before time while taking your photo with the Three Sisters on our Blue Mountains tour. Try some of the fine Semillon and Shiraz wines in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Take a relaxing cruise with Bottle-nose Dolphins at Port Stephens. Have a local show you the very best of Sydney on your own personal tour. Your tour, your day, your way. Runaway Tours has a superb range of private charter day tours to make your holiday in Sydney, Australia, extra special. We have over 120 English and bilingual professional Sydney Tour guides who love their work and who will guarantee to give you an exclusive touring experience.

6. Sydney Boat Adventures

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Sydney Boat Adventures

Sydney Boat Adventures operates daily Adventure tours including: Harbour Blast, sightseeing, whale watching and Harbour cruises on the spectacular harbour of Sydney and its coastal waters. We also have private catamarans available to hire for parties and functions of all types (Whale season runs 1st June to 1st November). Our tour desk is conveniently located right in the heart of the city at Wharf 1, The Eastern pontoon, Circular Quay Sydney (Between the ferry terminals and the Sydney Opera House). At our tour desk you will find our friendly and knowledgeable staff waiting to assist you to find the perfect tour or cruise to suit your needs. At Sydney Boat Adventures we aim to deliver more than just standard tours, with a focus on adventure tourism, we offer complete experiences. Our team have lots of experience delivering safe and enjoyable cruises, tours and adventures, and are passionate about sharing their knowledge of marine life and the secrets and gems of Sydney Harbour. We look forward to having you aboard!

7. Splendour Tailored Tours

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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Splendour Tailored Tours

At Splendour Tailored Tours we build bespoke, high-quality, unique tours and experiences for people visiting Sydney Australia and surrounds. Splendour is all about connecting discerning travellers with unique behind the scenes experiences and VIP services in Sydney and NSW. We have a selection of set tours which were designed and executed for our VIP clients. They are now available to you. We are also happy to design and type of experience you like - the sky is the limit. See Sydney like a true local with experiences you'll never forget. It's all about the interesting, fun and charming places we’ll take you and the people you will meet along the way. Our tours are all private and experiences include Authentic Aboriginal, Gourmet Food and Wine, Pristine Nature, Sailing on Sydney Harbour, Aussie Beach Life, Architecture, Shopping with a Sydney Stylist, and so many more! Destinations include Sydney Harbour, Bondi Beach, the Hunter Valley Wine region, the spectaular Blue Mountains, and the gorgeous South Coast of NSW. Travel in comfort in luxury vehicles, sea planes or even helicopters! Come and experience Sydney and surrounds in all her glory like a local. One thing is for sure - ordinary is not in our vocabulary.

8. Charterscene

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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Charterscene

Charterscene offers a variety of professional yacht and boat charter and event services. With decades of experience in Sydney and other Australian locations our team will help find the best vessel, location and ancillary services for your next boating holiday or on water event.

9. Majestic Water Taxis

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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Majestic Water Taxis

Majestic Water Taxis is an Australian owned and independently operated water taxi service. We have been taking passengers across Sydney Harbour since 2007. We love to share the beauty of Sydney and the Harbour with visitors and locals alike. Wherever you want to go on the water, our private water taxis can take you there. We service all of Sydney Harbour and upriver to Parramatta and the Lane Cove River. OUR TRAVEL SERVICES We offer many types of personalised Sydney water taxi services for our clients, including: Harbour Tours Weddings Family outings Group travel services Film shoots and real estate ins Harbour Tours Allow our professional,experienced captains to show you the sights of Sydney Harbour on a private tour tailored to your wishes, a unique and stunning way to travel and see Sydney Harbour.

10. Go Whale Watching Sydney

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5.0 based on 165 reviews

Go Whale Watching Sydney

Go Whale Watching Sydney is owned by Merimbula Marina. We are a family owned and operated business. We believe in responsible and respectful whale watching practices. As a smaller company we have a strong focus upon customer service from the point of booking to the time we say goodbye after your cruise. We invite you to book a cruise with us and let us share our love of the ocean with you. Our skippers adhere to whale watching industry best practice guidelines and because we watch whales and dolphins year round we have gained a very good understanding of these animals. Our vessels are purpose built to ensure maximum viewing capability and your safety at all times. We are committed to ensuring that our time spent with the whales does not negatively impact them and provides you with a positive and meaningful experience.

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