On the Water
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Ocean Extreme
Ocean Extreme
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sydney's premier offshore adventure company. Choose between High Speed Offshore Thrill Rides or our famous Whale Watching tour with a whale sighting guarantee.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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On the Water
2 hours
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per adult
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Dawn H
Mickleton, UK152 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
My daughter kindly arranged this whale watching experience whilst I was visiting Sydney. From start to finish this was one of the most memorable experiences I have ever done. The skipper was excellent very knowledgeable and we felt totally safe under his captaincy. The boat was roomy and comfortable. We headed out of Sydney harbour and the views were impressive. Once out in the seas it was thrilling waiting to see the incredible Humpbacks and boy did we see them absolutely amazing site to see them breach high up in the air and splash down so close to us. We got some fabulous photos of the trip. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you so much Dawn & Jasmine x
Written 11 December 2023
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Chris T
Manly, Australia1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Family
Friday's whale-watching trip with Ocean Extreme was the BEST and most exciting whale watching excursion I have ever done. We must have seen >50 whale breaches. Being at water-level in the zodiac boat made it more spectacular We were able to manouvre very quickly to where the whales were. As soon as I finished i thought about other family and friends that I can buy this trip for as a present. Can't wait to go again ! The guide was excellent.
Written 23 October 2023
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Keirein
4 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Solo
Brilliant! Magnificent! Awesome! Words is not enough to describe the experience of whale watching with Ocean Extreme. We saw several humpback whale cubs and adult whales. They did everything whales do on Discovery Channel or National Geographic shows: jumping out of the water, beating their tails, water spraying, even singing. Boat is fast and comfortable, crew is very friendly and professional, group is small so there’s no need to jostle to get perfect views. Trip took about two hours, that was enough. Can absolutely recommend Ocean Extreme for whale watching in Sydney👍
Written 13 October 2023
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Ivona C
Zagreb, Croatia12 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
The coolest experience I’ve ever been on! We saw whales breaching multiple times during the whole trip.
Written 11 October 2023
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Beoley, UK2 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Amazing experience! Shaun & the Captain gave us some unforgettable moments. Friendly atmosphere & highly professional with some very knowledgeable facts about Humpback whales.
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!
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!
Written 1 October 2023
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LEIA W
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Sep. 2023 • Family
Very memorable and exciting adventure with lots of beautiful whale sightings. The staff was very attentive to us and every passenger was taken care of while watching. All in all it was a great trip! By the way, remember to take seasickness pills in advance if you get seasick!
Written 27 September 2023
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Michael E
2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Fantastic experience, we saw a mother and calf humpback at close quarters and the calf even treated us to a breach. Many thanks to Martin and Shaun who work hard to find these wonderful creatures.
Mike and Julie
Swansea, Wales.
Mike and Julie
Swansea, Wales.
Written 19 September 2023
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leoniebayley
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
The ride was exhilarating! We searched the sea for telltale blows! There they were 3 then another 3! Double-breach, breaches, pec waves, fluking, blows and the MUGGINGS! Thrilling! The sound of the Humpback blowing! Only 6feet away & as we were on Extreme II even closer! We saw pods of Dolphins, riding our wake, jumping! Also, some Minkie Whales....I'm planning ANOTHER trip it was so BRILLIANT, Impressive & Amazing!
Written 14 September 2023
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Melissa B
2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
Blake was an terrific tour guide! In spite of his efforts, we hadn’t found any whales for the first 1.5 hours. Though our group enjoyed the amazing harbor views and watching the dolphins play in the wake, he was clearly disappointed when we had to head back without seeing any whales. He was professional and courteous and had just begun to explain the guaranteed whale sighting rebooking procedures when whales were spotted straight ahead. We sped off and were rewarded with a magical experience of multiple breaches (including a double breach!), lots of surface activity, and curious whales that swam past our boat! Thank you, Blake!!!
Written 13 September 2023
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custerman
Shanghai, Shanghai, China2 contributions
good guide good boat safe boating. Saw cute dolphins and humpback whales worth the watch definitely come back next time
Written 2 September 2023
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Can we get our money back if we don’t see any whale?
Blake H
Manly, Australia1 contribution
No. If you don't see any whales you receive a credit to come out again for free during the same whale watching season. Unless you come in November, which is the last month of the season, in which case your credit would be valid for the following season as well.
Soni_17
Fort Collins, CO200 contributions
What are the chances of whale spotting in July?
Debra B
15 contributions
You would have to contact Ocean Extreme yourself for available bookings. What I can tell you is that we had a fabulous time with them and would highly reccomend. Whale season in Australia is from May to late October with the best months June/July. Hope this is helpful.
Violetj28
Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia12 contributions
Hi, if our trip does get cancelled due to bad weather, do we rebook only for the next day itself, or can it be any other day? Are there any extra charges? Thank you!
Blake H
Manly, Australia1 contribution
Hi,
If your trip is cancelled for any reason you are issued with a credit that can be used any day at your convenience. Subject to availability. If you are unable to come any other day then we will assist you with a refund via your booking agent. Passengers who book directly through our site are refunded directly onto their credit card.
Dicdic
2 contributions
do you provide life jacket? as i don't know how to swim and afraid i will be threw into the sea if the boat is too fast...
Blake H
Manly, Australia1 contribution
Hi,
Yes there is a life jacket for every passenger located under each seat. They are not required to be worn for the journey. We do a safety demonstration before we depart.
No one has ever fallen out of the boat.
deeva_UK78
Wellington, New Zealand3 contributions
When does whale watching season start? We are visiting Sydney 3rd May for 4 days.
Thank you,
Blake H
Manly, Australia1 contribution
Hi,
Unfortunately it doesn't start for a couple more weeks. Usually around the 15th. In the meantime we are doing our joyrides to Bondi Beach if that interests you.
Cheers,
Blake
Sumayabrey
Cape Town, South Africa40 contributions
Hi. We’ll be visiting Sydney from 20th to 26 December. What are the chances of still spotting whales this late in December? Also is this trip suitable for a 10 and 14 year old?
Blake H
Manly, Australia1 contribution
Hi,
Unfortunately the whale watching season is over for this year. It typically runs until mid/late November.
Outside of the whale watching months we operate our Offshore Joyride to Bondi Beach. This has a minimum age of 12 years old. It usually departs at 12pm daily.
Kind regards,
Blake
stefanl308
69 contributions
Can children; 9 years old; go for this tour?
wanderluster2000
Yorkshire, England12 contributions
I’d have thought so but better to check with Blake as it’s his responsibility as skipper. Hope that helps.
timaffleck
Canberra, Australia158 contributions
Im not asking a question, i want to answer a few that i had before coming.
If its not windy or rainy, you wont get wet. If it is windy you might get wet. but if its a still day like it was for us then there wont be an issue.
There is a place for your bags to go that wont get wet , so you can put your bag and/or your phone away safely.
Keeping your phone in your pocket on a nice day is OK, you can also use it to take photos or video as long as you hold on tight.
We went on a nice sunny day at about 24-25 degrees. They supply a rain jacket to help keep you warm, but even with a nice day, a pair of jeans would help to keep u warm.
If any colder you would definitely need more, a jacket or jumper underneath or more depending how cold.
Blake H
Manly, Australia1 contribution
Thanks Tim.
