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Whale Watching and Speed Boat Thrill - 2 Hours

Name: Whale Watching and Speed Boat Thrill - 2 Hours
Rating: 4.7 (160.0 reviews)

Circular Quay or Manly Wharf, Sydney - Show on map

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2 hours

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Overview

Highlights

See whales in their natural habitat
High Speed Vessel, reaching speeds of 80km/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 two 425 horsepower outboard engines, which can propel this vessel to speeds up to 45 knots (85km/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 Tasman Sea, 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 spotted on a whale watching tour, each passenger will be issued with a ticket to come on another whale watching tour for free. The new ticket will be valid for 12 months from the date that we are permitted to operate at full capacity again (21 passengers).

Session Length

This experience lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on conditions
Seasonal experience - Available mid-May to late November

Important Information

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

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

Due to social distancing measures this experience runs with a maximum of 9 participants instead of the regular 21 passengers that usually travel.

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 essential. Due to Covid19 it is recommended you bring your own wind/spray jacket to avoid using the shared jackets provided.

Other Info

*If whales are not spotted on a whale watching tour, each passenger will be issued with a ticket to come on another whale watching tour for free. The new ticket will be valid for 12 months from the date that we are permitted to operate at full capacity again (21 passengers)

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Cannot be used for tobacco, alcohol or gambling.
Discover NSW vouchers will expire 30 June 2021.
For full terms and conditions, visit the Service NSW website here

Location

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.