Where to Go: the 2 Best Whale Watching Tours Worldwide

1.Sydney: Whale Watching Cruise and Taronga Zoo Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 37 reviews · 1 day · from $95Our pick

Start at Circular Quay for a 2.5-hour open-water cruise during Sydney’s May to November whale season. Look for humpback and southern right whales, then visit Taronga Zoo at your own pace before returning by Rocket Ferry. Bring motion-sickness medicine and warm layers.

“Really loved the few hours out on the water our guide was very informative thrown in with a little bit of humour and the cruise was nice and smooth the day we ventured out. We saw plenty of activity there were whales all over the place I can't believe they come in so close to shore line. Both adult and calves present although they weren't putting on a huge display being in their presence was more than enough. We are lucky to have Ningaloo on our side of the country but was a special day seeing the east coast friends. Thank you Captain Cook and team.”

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2.Taronga Zoo & Whale Watching Cruise Combo – Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $96

Start at Circular Quay with a 9:30am narrated cruise beyond Sydney Heads in search of humpback and southern right whales. Then visit Taronga Zoo, home to koalas, platypus, elephants, lions, and giraffes, before returning by ferry across Sydney Harbour.

“Make sure you wear a sweater or light jacket and a hat, it gets cold but the sun beats down on your head. Take a bottle of water too. We saw lots of ‘ blow holes, tails and small breeches from the whales, we even got “mugged” by one of the Read more”

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