Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package - Sydney Harbour
Overview
Combine two popular Sydney experiences with a morning Whale Watching cruise to watch the whales play outside the heads during the annual migration. Then spend the afternoon at Taronga Zoo, the ticket includes attraction entry and return ferry back to the city. All travel must be completed on the same day.
This activity is seasonal. The 2024 season operates 18 May - 03 November 2024.
What's Included
- Taronga Zoo Entry
- Ferry from the Zoo to the City
- Morning Whale Watching Cruise with live commentary
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Start your day when you arrive to Circular Quay Wharf 6 and collect your Whale Watching, Zoo Entry and Return Ferry tickets from our friendly staff at the ticket office. Depart on your Whale watching vessel at 9:30am and venture out of Sydney Heads in search of the majestic Humpback, and occasional Southern Right Whale. Make sure to bring your camera as Humpback sightings continue to increase every year and these amazing mammals just love to show off tail slaps and breaches.
Cruise back inside Sydney Harbour, past the beautiful eastern suburbs and disembark at Taronga Zoo at approx. 11:55am. The Zoo is located right on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour and you can enjoy some of the best views of Sydney from inside the park. Taronga Zoo houses a large variety of Australia's amazing wildlife, including Koalas and platypus and animals of the world, including Asian elephants, lions and giraffe.
Once you have explored all of what Taronga Zoo has to offer, make your way back down to Taronga Zoo ferry wharf to jump on a rocket ferry to finish your day back at Circular Quay Wharf 6. Please refer to your timetable, issued at check-in, for your preferred return ferry time from the zoo.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for children under 4 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you are susceptible to travel sickness, please bring the relevant medication
- Whale Guarantee: If a whale is not sighted during your cruise, you'll be given the opportunity to cruise again for free
- All travel must be completed within the same day.
- Whale Watching Child Policy: Infants 0-3 years are not recommended. Child fare available for Children 4-15 years. Minimum of one supervising adult for every four children is required.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3378P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package – Sydney Harbour. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Taronga Zoo Entry.
- Ferry from the Zoo to the City.
- Morning Whale Watching Cruise with live commentary.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package - Sydney Harbour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for children under 4 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Taronga Zoo Entry
- Ferry from the Zoo to the City
- Morning Whale Watching Cruise with live commentary
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for children under 4 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you are susceptible to travel sickness, please bring the relevant medication
- Whale Guarantee: If a whale is not sighted during your cruise, you'll be given the opportunity to cruise again for free
- All travel must be completed within the same day.
- Whale Watching Child Policy: Infants 0-3 years are not recommended. Child fare available for Children 4-15 years. Minimum of one supervising adult for every four children is required.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
