Whale Watching and Speed Boat Thrill - 2 Hours
Available dates
Highlights
- See whales in their natural habitat
- Thrill ride, reaching speeds of 100km/h
- Unique Sydney experience
Forget boring old whale watching cruises! The Ocean Extreme fast boat ride brings an extreme element to Whale Watching, there's just nothing else like it in Sydney. You'll be taken on an exciting and unforgettable journey to see the whales in their natural habitat on a giant purpose-built fast boat.
What's Included?
- 2 hour fast boat ride
- Whale viewing, in their natural habitat
- Whale sighting guarantee*
The boat is powered by triple 300hp outboard engines, which can propel this vessel to speeds up to 50 knots (100km/h) – speeds far greater than a jet boat.
Your 2 hour Extreme Whale Watching experience begins with a transfer to pick up extra passengers at Manly Wharf and then its full speed out of the harbour. After punching through the heads and into the South Pacific, you're taken on a high-speed cruise out to see the whales - your skipper is in constant contact with other boat drivers to find the most friendly and approachable whale pods.
*If whales are not sighted on your tour you are able to ride again on the same vessel in the same whale watching season.
Session Length
- This experience lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on conditions
- Seasonal experience - Available mid-May to late November
Guidelines
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Minimum height is 130cm
- Passengers with back, neck, shoulder or heart conditions, those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are not permitted to do this experience and if so, do so at their own risk
- Participants must be able to board and disembark the vessel unaided, support their own bodyweight and be able to use legs to absorb ocean bumps
- 'Standby tickets' are eligible for redemption no greater than 24 hours prior to the requested departure. Subject to availability
*If whales are not spotted on a whale watching tour, each passenger will be issued with a 'Standby Ticket' for another Whale Watching tour during the same whale watching season.
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:
Rescheduling
- Over 48 hours prior to the experience date: No charge to change the experience date and time
- Within 48 hours of the experience date, No Shows and Late Arrivals: Participants forfeit their experience and therefore are not entitled to a refund or to re-book. Participants are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- This experience can be affected by swell, wind and rain. The cancellation of this experience is at the experience providers' discretion and participants will be offered to reschedule their booking.
Numbers on the Day
This experience runs with a maximum of 21 participants
Weather
In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
Dress Code
Sunglasses and warm clothing are recommended
Other Info
If whales are not spotted on a whale watching tour, each passenger will be issued with a 'Standby Ticket' for another Whale Watching tour during the same whale watching season. 'Standby tickets' are eligible for redemption no greater than 24 hours prior to the requested departure.
This experience departs from Campbell's Cove Pontoon at Circular Quay (The Rocks). It is located at the end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal Building in front of Squire Landing Pub. Pick up from Manly Wharf available on request.