High-Speed Whale Watching: Intimate Ocean Adventure
3.7
6 Ratings
Sydney

With a small group setting of just 27 passengers, you’ll enjoy an intimate, up-close encounter with the majestic whales, reaching the open ocean faster than any other tour. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or short on time, our high-speed cruise promises an unforgettable, heart-pounding adventure that’s guaranteed to leave you in awe.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5833+5V Vaucluse - Prepare for one of Sydney’s most exhilarating high-speed whale-watching experiences aboard Totally Wild! Modeled after an offshore rescue vessel, this powerful boat transports you from Darling Harbour to the open ocean in approximately 10 minutes, offering an intimate encounter with magnificent whales. With seating for only 27…
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What's Included
  • 2.5-hour duration
  • High-speed boat ride
  • Whale watching experience
What's Not Included
  • There is no bathroom onboard the vessel
  • This experience has a minimum age requirement of 12yrs old and 130cm tall
Additional Information
  • Please note, there are no bathroom facilities on board.
  • Designed for thrill-seekers aged 12 and above, with a minimum height requirement of 130 cm.
Location
Aquarium, Darling Harbour
The meeting point for this experience is the Aquarium Wharf in Darling Harbour. Please reach the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.7
(6 Ratings)
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Climber35401422642
Jul 12, 2025
Whale of a time of experience! Fun! - Great and fun whale watching tour in Sydney! Highly recommend! did get to see the whales and stayed dry on this speedy boat! Great tour, safety, wildlife! Would book again in the future!
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Brodyl46
Jul 12, 2025
Fun and speedy boat Whale watching experience in Sydney! - Had so much fun on this 3 hr adventure Cruise! Whales, sunset, great captain, felt safe, weather was calm on the day for winter. Great views of the city daytime and when sun setting, highly recommend, also very affordable. You should find some whales but behaviour depends on the day, time and randomness I guess. We found them but wish they were interacting a bit more, but I was happy just to be on a speedy boat even if we haven't found any, but luckily we did! Still 5 stars for this!
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Bella
Sep 23, 2024
Such a great experience and a great captain! - What an incredible experience. An element of luck comes with whale watching, and we got very lucky. We saw 3 different pods during our 2.5 hour trip. Two of which had very active breaching calves. Would definitely recommend! Bring a jacket and sunglasses to help protect from the wind as the boat picks up a lot of speed.
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S
Oct 22, 2025
Adventure cruise whale watching off Sydney harbour may not suit everyone - I have been on several whale watching tours. This time, i booked their 2.5 hour adventure whale watching cruise off Sydney in Fantasea's fast zodiac style boat. There were some 25 persons on board in the compact vessel which got to the open ocean quickly. Water sprays hit most of us and by the time we started looking for whales, we were mostly drenched. Luckily camera gear was inside the bag, and escaped getting wet. Advisable to wear hooded raincoat to minimise spray effects. The company should advise customers. When stationary, I found this small vessel tended to be tossed about more than the larger boats. I got seasick as a consequence. A number of others were seasick well before me. On the plus side, we managed to see a number of whales, some up close, especially after the other boats left. But taking photos with the vessel tossing about was a tricky task. Next time I will take the large catamaran - so no drenching and easier photography.
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Ele670
Aug 1, 2025
Not worth it. - Feels like a fraud, because we did not see any whales, just slight shadow of dolphins for few moments. Yes it can be called tour to see the Sydney from water and the main attractions such as Opera house, the Harbour bridge etc...but not for this price for sure. Moreover the weather was very bad, cold and showering, definetly not right conditions for tour, but why company still do tours during such weather? No blankets provided, not even hot tea for this price. Not worth it. I don't recommend.
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Alannar122
Jul 4, 2025
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT - RIP OFF - This was a total and utter waste of money. We were not told prior to boarding that whale sightings are far less in rough weather - I would have deferred had I known. There were so many people on the boat that it was literally impossible to get to the rail when - 5 minute before turning to head home - a spouting blow as sighted. Some people said they saw a slither of a whale’s back and a fluke but most people saw nothing and I could not get past the throng at the rail to even have a chance at looking and not could my child. An absolute disappointment snd huge waste of precious time and money. And because done people saw part of a whale for a few minutes it was non refundable even though myself and others could not get near the rail to see anything. I want my money back. A rip off. Also false advertising with the photos on the website not at all reflective of reality. Do NOT go on this crap tour.
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