Whale Watching on vessel OSPREY - Circular Quay - Agent
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OSPREY is our new vessel in 2023. Departing at the same time as Extreme II, the two boats will work together to find the most active and approachable pods. Osprey is a similar size & can travel a similar speed to Extreme II but it has a roof, regular seating and a bit more room to move around.
You’ll be taken on an exciting and unforgettable journey to see the whales in their natural habitat on a giant purpose-built, high speed, whale watching vessel.
Your high-speed whale watching boat transfers from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf to pick up more passengers before turning up the power and blasting towards the open ocean. 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.
*On this vessel all passengers must be at least 6 years old.
Tour departs from the Cambell’s Cove Pontoon at Circular Quay. Passengers must arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
- Wind/spray jacket if you have one. If you don’t have a jacket you can wear one of ours. You will still need to dress warmly underneath our jacket.
- It is advised to wear/bring multiple layers of clothing. The temperature offshore can be significantly colder than on land. If it is a very cold day we recommend beanies, gloves, jackets etc. It is always better to be too warm than too cold.
- Sunglasses are essential. Even if it’s not sunny! It is mainly for the wind.
- Sunscreen.
- Cameras are brought onboard at your own risk. We generally do not get wet, however this cannot be guaranteed.
- We have an area where bags can be stowed safely.
- If you are prone to motion sickness please visit a pharmacy to enquire as to the appropriate remedy before travelling.
- Water bottles are okay to bring along (no glass).
- Please do not bring coffees or food.
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On our second attempt, the weather was beautiful and we saw around six different whales. The experience was truly unforgettable! The crew was amazing—very friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all our questions.
100% recommend!
Highly recommend Ocean Extreme for whale watching in Sydney.
We were lucky to see a mother and a calf breach several times absolutely breathtaking and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Great views of the Opera House and harbour as you come back in!
Our guide (sorry, I’ve forgotten his name) was fantastic really knowledgeable and a fun guy.
Highly recommend Ocean Extreme for your whale watching adventure!
My family and I went on the 8am Extreme boat with Blake. It was a beautifully clear day and we managed to find 3 pods of whales, one of which was very active. We got to see 3 breaches and there were plenty of tail flips. Had a fantastic time, it was a phenomenal experience! Might come back and do it again next year.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and experienced out on the seas. Despite the conditions being a bit choppy our guide was able to bring us in and out of the harbour (at speed!) comfortably whilst it still being a thrilling experience.
2 hours time was just right, we had plenty of time to spot and follow the whales without being rushed.
Sean, our guide, gave us plenty of insights into whale behaviors.
After the trip, we got whale photos from the day, which added a nice touch to the experience
Manly on a rib with unfeasible amounts of thrust sitting on bows and enjoyed bouncing over the swell. At sea saw a pod of three humpbacks which we followed for an hour or so - magical. Recommended - but not if you get seasick or don’t like wind (and sea spray) in your hair.
The tour was incredible and definitely worth it. The experience of our guide Blake really showed, he was able to get us in great positions to view the whales and even spotted a pair of large sea Eagles on the way back into the harbour!
Would definitely recommend!
We spend a magic morning with my boyfriend. Thank you to the crew, they even gave us extra time to watch whales
✨ I really recommend to choose them ✨
We felt safe at all times!!
Honestly a memory our group won’t forget!! You won’t believe the size of them until you see them up close, which this experience offers!!
Everything before the experience was explained fantastically I.e locations, what to bring etc
The four of us would highly recommend!
Thank you once again to Shaun and the team!
Mike and Julie
Swansea, Wales.
We go every year and it's always amazing.
I highly recommend the trip and they guarantee that you will see a whale. If you don't see it, they will issue you a voucher for the same season.
It's magical. I highly recommend it. It's much better than those big boats
We were on the Osprey boat and it was great fun. Small groups are much better than large commercial trips.
Would highly recommend.
Even better, at the end of the tour you get a copy of the photos taken on the day so you can put your phone down and enjoy these majestic animals knowing full well that someone else is capturing the moment- and with a much better camera.




































