Sydney Whale Watching: 3-in-1 Cruise with BBQ Lunch

Experience Sydney’s only 3-in-1 whale-watching cruise with live commentary, BBQ buffet, and breathtaking views. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - Once on board you will enjoy a scenic harbour cruise while enjoying a delicious meal. During this time you will take in all the iconic sites of Sydney
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - As you enjoy your lunch you will take in such sights the Botanic Gardens before heading out to the Whale Watching.
  • Manly Beach - As…
What's Included
  • Humpback whale watching
  • Live commentary on board
  • BBQ buffet lunch or breakfast (depending on departure time selected)
  • Tea and Coffee
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is Sydney’s only true 3-in-1 whale watching cruise. It includes a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney’s history, both past and present, a BBQ lunch, and a whale watching experience on the ultimate Sydney Harbour cruise. Relax as you take in the sights of Sydney from the water, cruising around Sydney Harbour while enjoying a BBQ buffet…

Location
Sydney Princess Cruises
Eastern Pontoon, Eastern side of Circular Quay (same side as Opera House) The pontoon is located in front of Searock Grill Restaurant Please check in 15-30 minutes before departure time
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Solomon_t
Nov 23, 2025
Whale watching in Sydney - A must do for anyone visiting Sydney. It was exciting to watch the whales in their natural habitat splashing out like dolphins. I loved it and will do it again.
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Louise_d
Nov 14, 2025
Great whale watching experience - Had a wonderful boat trip from Sydney harbour in November. Very well organised and for all ages. Staff so helpful and informative. I knew the migration season was ending but was still hopeful of seeing some and this trip didn’t disappoint.
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Ben_p
Nov 9, 2025
Wonderful Day Out - We had a great day out for lunch and whale watching , the weather was not the best but all crew were absolutely fantastic to make sure everyone was comfortable and nothing was a problem. Devlin provided the commentary on the cruise and he was fantastic, my Wife said he had a lovely voice and could listen to him all day lol All the crew went over and beyond to make the cruise special. It was our 22nd wedding anniversary so it made it one to remember! Looking forward to booking another day cruise Big Thank You !!!
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Wildlifepainter
Nov 7, 2025
A great day out on the water - Great buffet lunch on the way out to the whales. We saw numerous mama and babies at fairly close distance. It was just the right length of time.
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Jennifer_c
Nov 6, 2025
Was a great experience. ... - Was a great experience. Very clean vessel, great food, friendly staff, saw a number of whales and it was very informative. Being a 4 hour trip was ideal as we had much more time looking for whales as opposed to spending so much time getting out to where they are and back again. I've used different companies and found this experience to be the best by far. Highly recommend.
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Patrice_s
Nov 4, 2025
Amazing Experience - From start to finish, the customer service was excellent. Clear instructions were provided before the event. The event hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. The timing as great because the whales were very active. Thank you!
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Kerstin
Nov 1, 2025
Very nice choice - Fantastic! We saw many whales and the food was very good. Some waves but we took seasickness pills so we didn't get sick.
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Rebecca_m
Nov 1, 2025
A whale of an experience - Fascinating and fantastic to see whales up close, and Personal. Don’t forget to bring your seasick medicine, in fact, take it before you leave for the tour. Other than that lunch was amazing, not your cheese sandwich, and water type of lunch, really good food. All in all, I can’t say enough good things about the tour.
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Tracey_b
Oct 30, 2025
Excellent trip. - Well organised , clear and knowledgeable commentator. We had a wonderful 4.5 hours and had the pleasure of seeing 4 humpbacks including a young calf. Mother and calf spent ages within reasonable distance of the boat, one of the highlights of my life . Thank you 😊 Lunch was good too !
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Dolores_p
Nov 3, 2025
Old world sailing - Due to limited bookings, vendor used smaller ship. Still very nice. Staff friendly and professional. Food good, but could have done with more than 3 small bites of chicken. Unique experience. Would recommend.
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From $73
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).