Marianna wants to do something different on her holiday this year. She always goes shopping or takes city walks when she visits a new place. This year, she wants more adventure and a new change of pace. Her husband Steve thinks that it would be great fun to watch the whale migration in Sydney. Marianna agrees. She has never seen a whale up close so she thinks that the trip would be great fun.
Watching the Humpbacks
You can take part in Sydney whale watching near Sydney Harbour. Take a boat and watch the whales migrating, beginning in late May until mid-November. This migration involves the journey of the humpback whales from Antarctica to Queensland. Therefore, you can regularly see the large mammals as they pass along the Sydney coast during their back-and-forth migrations.
Humpbacks, Dolphins, and Orcas
One of the most popular whale-watching cruises lasts for about three hours. The passengers see not only the humpback whales but also dolphins and other marine animals such as Orca whales. That is why many visitors to Sydney like to engage in whale-watching activities. They can see a variety of marine species. Whilst a charter company cannot guarantee that visitors will see a certain marine animal, they can ensure that the passengers will be able to learn a lot about marine animal behaviour.
Weekday Cruises
Whilst you can take part in a private tour, you can also review group tour packages. For instance, one affordable whale-watching tour involves a weekday cruise. Cruises typically depart during the week or from Monday through Friday from Darling Harbour. This type of cruise is routinely featured during the regular migration from mid-May to mid-November.
Sydney’s Vivid Festival of Lights
You can also book a whale-watching cruise on the weekends and public holidays. Both the weekday and weekend tours last about 165 minutes. A vivid light cruise is yet another cruise of note. Whilst you won’t be looking for whales during this sailing, you can participate in Sydney’s Vivid Festival. The festival, which is held from 24 May to 15 June, sets sails for one hour and enables you to see beautiful night lights.
Boxing Day Cruises
You may also be interested in taking out a boat on Boxing Day, which features the Hobart Yacht Race. You will be able to watch all the festivities form a catamaran about 17 metres in length. You will love seeing the harbour during this period as it comes to life with colourful and vibrant spinnakers. Follow the racing yachts along the coast with your own charter boat. This excursion takes about four hours that are full of fun and excitement.
A Great Way to Enjoy the Waters
Once you get involved in watching the whales, you will want to return for other sailing adventures. If you do not live in Sydney, watching the humpback whale migration is a great way to experience Sydney and enjoy the waves and water up close. If you have not done so already, review the cruise offerings for yourself. No trip to Sydney is complete without taking a boat out on the water and watching the whales, yachts, or lights.
