Sydney Princess Cruises vs Whale Watching Sydney
Two whale watching operators in Sydney, Australia. Sydney Princess Cruises starts at A$89 and Whale Watching Sydney at A$93. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Sydney Princess Cruises
- 2026 whale season 23 May to 10 November; breakfast cruises 20 June to 8 November
- Commentary given by tour guides
- Licensed bar on board (drinks extra)
- Guests show ID and the booking credit card at check-in
Sydney Whale Watching Cruise (Oz Whale Watching)
- From
- A$89 per adult
- Length
- 4 hours including boarding; lunch cruise 12:15pm to 4:15pm, breakfast cruise 8:15am to 12:15pm Saturday and Sunday
- Group
- Whale tours limited to 95 passengers (vessel capacity 180)
- Cancellation
- Full refund if cancelled more than 48 hours before departure; no refund within 48 hours; date changes AUD 10 per person.
Whale Watching Sydney
- Says whales are sighted on about 99% of cruises
- Also runs a 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise from Darling Harbour and departures from Palm Beach and Ettalong
- Adventure Cruise not recommended for guests with serious back, neck or mobility conditions
- Return vouchers are standby only and cannot be exchanged for a refund
2hr Express Cruise
- From
- A$93 per adult
- Length
- 2 hours; departs 12:00pm and 3:00pm daily, plus 9:30am Saturday and Sunday
2.5hr Adventure Cruise
- From
- A$129 per adult
- Length
- 2.5 hours
- Group
- Maximum 25 passengers
- Min age
- Children 12 to 15 must be over 130 cm tall
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Sydney, Australia.