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Combine a narrated Sydney harbour cruise with a 4-hour whale-watch run out through the Heads. This tour pairs iconic harbour sights and a buffet meal with expert commentary and humpback sightings (May–November).
Combine a narrated Sydney harbour cruise with a 4-hour whale-watch run out through the Heads. This tour pairs iconic harbour sights and a buffet meal with expert commentary and humpback sightings (May–November).
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Operated by Sydney Princess Cruises · Sydney, New South Wales
Morning light slants off the Opera House as the boat slips from the Eastern Pontoon at Circular Quay. Passengers move between sheltered cabin and open decks, cameras ready, as the vessel threads the harbour — under the Harbour Bridge, past botanic headlands and Manly — before the pilot steers through the Heads into the Tasman Sea.
moderate.
4 hours.
Moderate — you should be able to stand and move on a moving vessel for several hours and climb a small set of gangway steps.
Check in at the Eastern Pontoon in Circular Quay (same side as the Opera House) at least 15–30 minutes before departure; look for the ticket booth opposite Searock Grill.
Sightings are not guaranteed; the operator locates whales during the season (May–November) and provides commentary, but wildlife is never certain.
Yes — a BBQ lunch or breakfast buffet is included depending on the departure time; advise dietary requirements at booking.
Infants in strollers are permitted and the vessel accommodates many passengers, but boarding requires using a gangway and there is movement onboard, so consider mobility and balance needs.
The harbour corridor has been a maritime focal point for millennia for Aboriginal peoples and later colonial shipping; humpback populations were heavily hunted in the 19th and early 20th centuries and have rebounded after protections.
Responsible operators follow approach-distance rules and reporting guidelines; choosing licensed operators supports research and reduces disturbance to migrating whales.
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