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Sydney Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer Two Day Pass and Whale Watching Morning Cruise
Rocket Ferries Sydney Harbour
- Sydney
- English
- 24 Working Hours Confirmation
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Hop On Hop Off 2-Day Harbour Explorer
- 2. Commentary provided on selected routes
- 3. Stopping at Circular Quay, Manly, Taronga Zoo & Watsons Bay
- 4. Approximate 3-hour Whale Watching morning cruise
- 5. Expert commentary and a highly skilled whale watching crew
- 6. See Humpbacks & the occasional Southern Right whale during migration
- 7. Open water cruise through the entrance of Sydney Harbour aboard an ocean catamaran with open-air & all-weather lounge viewing
$163.00
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Hop On Hop Off 2-Day Harbour Explorer
- 2. Commentary provided on selected routes
- 3. Stopping at Circular Quay, Manly, Taronga Zoo & Watsons Bay
- 4. Approximate 3-hour Whale Watching morning cruise
- 5. Expert commentary and a highly skilled whale watching crew
- 6. See Humpbacks & the occasional Southern Right whale during migration
- 7. Open water cruise through the entrance of Sydney Harbour aboard an ocean catamaran with open-air & all-weather lounge viewing
Not included
- 1. Transport from/to hotels
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
Destination | Sydney | |||
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Depature point | 【Whale Watching Morning Cruise】 ● Departs: - Season 1 (08 Aug - 11 Oct 2020): Saturdays, Sundays - Season 2 (12 Oct - 28 Oct 2020): Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays ● Departure Point: Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.2 ● Departure Time: 10:00 Departure times are reference only and subject to availability. ● Arrives back at approximately 13:00 【Hop On Hop Off 2 day pass】 - Season 1 (During School Holidays: 26 Sep - 11 Oct 2020, 19 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2021): daily - Season 2 (Non School Holidays): Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays ● Departure Point: Circular Quay Wharf No.6 ● Departure Time: Please see "Itinerary" |
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How to get there | 【Darling Harbour King Street Wharf】 ● By Car Closest Parking: - Secure Parking - King Street Wharf Car Park (Address: 1 Shelley St, Sydney NSW 2000), approximately 2 minutes walk. - Wilson Parking - 321 Kent St (Address: 86 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000), approximately 4 minutes walk. - Parking fees apply. ● By Public Transport The closest Train Station is Wynyard Station The closest Ferry Station is Barangaroo Station The closest Bus Stop is King Street Wharf, Erskine St Stop The closest Lightrail Stop is Pyrmont Bay Stop Please check the Transport NSW timetables (https://transportnsw.info/) for more details to plan your trip. 【Circular Quay Wharf】 ● By Car - Wilson Parking - Gateway (address: 25 Reiby Pl, Sydney NSW 2000), approximately 2 minutes walk. - Wilson Parking (address: 155 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000), approximately 3 minutes walk. - Parking fees apply. ● By Public Transport The closest Train Station is Circular Quay Station The closest Ferry Station is Circular Quay Station The closest Bus Stop is Circular Quay Stop The closest Light Rail Stop is Circular Quay Stop Please check the Transport NSW timetables (https://transportnsw.info/) for more details to plan your trip. |
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Reconfirmation requirements | 【Whale Watching Morning Cruise】 Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider (Ph: +61 2 8062 3623) from 07:15 on the day of your cruise to reconfirm your booking, departure location and time, and boarding time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming. |
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Check-in requirements | 【Whale Watching Morning Cruise】 Please arrive at the ticket office 30 minutes prior to the departure time to exchange for ticket/boarding pass before proceeding to the boarding terminal. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred. If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in |
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What to bring/wear | ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required) ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Comfortable shoes ● Light jacket / sweater for windy or cool days ● Camera ● Money / credit card for optional purchases |
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Other info | 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 - On board • Card payments only • Individual condiment servings • No bar service, open food displays or selfserve beverage stations • Disposable plastic cutlery available on request - Customers are encouraged not to cruise if they are unwell or have COVID19 symptoms - Service provider has the right to refuse service and insist that anyone with COVID symptoms leave the vessel - 1 or 2 day Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer passes stopping at Circular Quay (The Rocks & Opera House), Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay & Manly. - Please note passengers wishing to visit Taronga Zoo are currently required to pre-book. ************************************************************************************************************ ● Please note: All travel must be completed within two (2) consecutive days. 2-Day validity commences from the date of the Whale Watching Cruise 【Whale Watching Morning Cruise】 ● Recommend eat lightly before and during the cruise. Travel sickness tablets are generally most effective if taken prior to the cruise. ● Smoking is not permitted onboard. ● Child policy - Infants under 4 years are not recommended. - Children are welcome to cruise, however please keep in mind that you are on the vessel for up to 3 hours and sometimes children do get restless. - All children must be escorted by adults. ● Whale Guarantee The Service Provider has a 95%+ success rate. The Whale Guarantee applies when a whale is not sighted during your cruise. Cruise again in the same season for free on Standby Basis confirmed 24 hours prior, subject to availability. ● As this is an open water cruise, names of all passengers and emergency contact details are a legal requirement. Cruises are subject to cancellation due to weather and other operational requirements. 【Hop On Hop Off 2 day pass】 ● All children under 18 years must be escorted by an adult that is 18 or over. ● Approved assistance animals and pets are allowed onboard Ferry Services only. ● Passengers must not bring any alcoholic beverages or illegal substances onto the vessel. ● Boarding pass tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable and will not be replaced if lost, destroyed or damaged. ● Cruise Accessibility - All wharves accessed on this cruise are Step Wharves (see definition below) with the exception of Taronga Zoo. Therefore, if passengers wish to disembark, they will need to have their own assistants to assist them up the wharf steps and onto land or alternatively be able to navigate the stairs themselves. The vessel is wheelchair accessible. - The Service Provider will ensure that all passengers who require wheelchair access understand that the company is responsible to safely board and unload them but cannot ensure their safety up or down a Step Wharf arrangement. • Step Wharves are fixed arrangement wharves where a set of stairs leads to the water from a landing. Generally these wharves provide extremely difficult access for wheelchairs due to the fact that a person who requires wheelchair access may have to be lifted up or down up to 10 steps to the position of the gangway. |
2 Overview
The Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer pass is the easy way for visitors to explore Sydney. Hop on and hop-off as you like using one simple timetable, rather than the maze of commuter ferry timetables. You'll also be welcomed onboard, given full commentary and provided hints on how to make the most of your time in Sydney that only the locals know.
Sydney Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer Two Day Pass and Whale Watching Morning Cruise
Please note: All travel must be completed within 2 consecutive days. 2-Day validity commences from the date of the Whale Watching Cruise.
Captain Cook Cruises Sydney Whale Watching Morning Cruise
Combine the sights of Sydney Harbour with an open water cruise through the entrance of Sydney Harbour to find the gentle giants of the sea.
Humpback Whale sightings have continued to increase over the last decade. In June and July these majestic marine mammals migrate north for breeding before returning south with their calves from September to November. Southern Right Whales do not migrate, instead moving along the coast finding protected shelters for their young. Occasionally a mother and calf make Sydney Harbour their home for a short while and thousands of locals come out to wish them well.
Spotters on the land help to direct this certified whale watching cruises and also assist whale researchers by recording sightings and ensuring approach distances are strictly adhered to. Very rarely a whale is not spotted during the cruise. In this case your Whale Guarantee entitles you to another free cruise during the same season on a standby basis.
In addition to Humpbacks and Southern Right Whales, other species you may see include:
- Minke Whale
- Blue Whale
- Sei Whale
- Fin Whale
- False Killer Whale
- Orca or Killer Whale
- Sperm Whale
- Pygmy Right Whale
- Pygmy Sperm Whale
- Bryde's Whale
Whales are highly social and intelligent mammals that have graced oceans for fifty million years. They breath air, give birth to live young and suckle their calves through mammary glands. Their streamlined bodies are insulated from the cold by thick layers of blubber. The largest species of whales were hunted almost to extinction and have survived only thanks to conservation and protection efforts. There are 86 recognised whale species. The largest animal on earth is the gigantic blue whale.
Whales can travel immense distances to meet their food, mating and calving needs. Many make annual migrations from cold to warm climates for calving.
The Whales close cousin, the dolphin is second only to humans in intelligence. The degree of intelligence of whales and porpoises is still to be determined however, their sophisticated behaviour and ability to learn suggest they have a capacity for complex thinking.
To the delight of passengers, whales and dolphins often approach the vessel. In these situations cruises are required to slow down gradually, stop and wait until the animal moves beyond the approach zone. Its the moments in between that make the cruise truly special.
Typical whale behaviour includes: Breaching, Spy Hop, Pectoral Fin Extension, Tail Slapping, Peduncle Slap, Tail Cocking, Tail Slash and Tail Swish, Pectoral Stroking and Pec Slapping.
Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer Two Day Pass
When in Sydney do what the locals do and travel on the harbour highway. Hop On Hop Off Passes are the easy way for visitors to explore Sydney over two calendar days. These red rocket ferries criss-cross the harbour throughout the day, travelling between famous harbour precincts including Manly, Taronga Zoo and Watsons Bay. Enjoy a warm welcome aboard, harbour commentary, and perhaps pick up some hints on how to make the most of your time in Sydney that only the locals know.
Start your Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer from the main tourist precinct of Circular Quay.
Stopping at •Circular Quay •Taronga Zoo •Manly •Watsons Bay
Daily timetables may vary depending on the what's happening on the harbour.
About Each Destination
Circular Quay
- Sydney Opera House
- The Rocks historic precinct & weekend markets
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Harbour Bridge walkway & Bridge Climb
- Restaurants, bars & hotels
- Big Bus Sydney & Bondi Explorer
- Transport hub - cruise & ferry wharves & airport train line
Taronga Zoo
- Australia's amazing wildlife including koalas, platypus & kangaroos
- Animals of the world
- Open daily 09:00 to 17:00
Manly
- Short walk to famous Manly surf beaches
- Ocean-front restaurants, bars & cafes
- Discover the natural beauty of North Head Sanctuary (45min walk from Manly)
- Fish n chips on The Corso
- Cabbage Tree Bay Eco-Sculpture Walk on Marine Parade
Watsons Bay
- Famous Doyle's seafood restaurant & waterfront pub
- Park and picnic grounds
- Short stroll to beautiful harbour swimming beaches, the Gap, South Head & HMAS Watson
IMPORTANT:
- Please note that smoking is not permitted on NSW National Parks sites.
- Rubbish bins are not provided - please ensure you take all rubbish with you. Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
OPERATING DAYS
School Holidays | 03 July - 19 July 2020 | Daily |
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26 September - 11 October 2020 | ||
Non-School Holidays | July - November 2020 | Fridays - Sundays |
Sample Timetable
Reference Only. Subject to change without notice.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY
Quay Circular Wharf 6 |
Taronga Zoo |
Watsons Bay |
Manly Wharf 3 |
Watsons Bay |
Taronga Zoo |
Quay Circular Wharf 6 |
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09:30 | 09:45 | 10:00 | 10:15 | 10:30 | 10:50 | |
10:50 | 11:05 | 11:20 | 11:35 | 11:50 | 12:10 | |
12:10 | 12:25 | 12:40 | 12:55 | 13:10 | 13:25 | 13:40 |
13:40 | 13:55 | 14:10 | 14:25 | 14:40 | 14:55 | 15:10 |
15:10 | 15:30 | 15:45 | 16:00 | 16:15 | 16:25 | |
16:25 | 16:45 | 17:00 | 17:15 | 17:35 |
MONDAY - FRIDAY
Quay Circular Wharf 6 |
Taronga Zoo |
Watsons Bay |
Manly Wharf 3 |
Watsons Bay |
Taronga Zoo |
Quay Circular Wharf 6 |
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06:55 | 07:15 | |||||
07:15 | 07:40 | 07:40 | 08:00 | |||
08:00 | 08:20 | 08:20 | 08:40 | |||
08:40 | 09:00 | 09:00 | 09:20 | |||
09:30 | 09:45 | 10:00 | 10:15 | 10:30 | 10:50 | |
10:50 | 11:05 | 11:20 | 11:35 | 11:50 | 12:10 | |
12:10 | 12:25 | 12:40 | 12:55 | 13:10 | 13:30 | |
13:30 | 13:45 | 14:00 | 14:15 | 14:30 | 14:45 | 15:00 |
15:00 | 15:20 | 15:35 | 15:50 | 16:05 | 16:15 | |
16:25 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:55 | 17:10 | ||
17:20 | 17:40 | 17:40 | 18:00 | |||
#17:25 | ||||||
18:00 | 18:20 | 18:20 | #18:40 | |||
18:40 | #19:00 |
#Drop off only. Special timetables may operate on public holidays & special events.

Combine the sights of Sydney Harbour with an open water cruise through the entrance of Sydney Harbour to find the gentle giants of the sea.

Open water cruise through the entrance of Sydney Harbour aboard an ocean catamaran with open-air & all-weather lounge viewing.

Hop On Hop Off pass is the easy way for visitors to explore Sydney over two calendar days visiting famous harbour precincts including Circular Quay (The Rocks & Opera House), Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay and Manly, with commentary.

Hop on and hop-off as you like using one simple timetable, rather than the maze of commuter ferry timetables.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.