Get Over-whale-med: The Best Whale Watching Cruises In Sydney

Ah! The Sydney Harbour – home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the first spot on every tourist’s travel itineraries and every Australian’s source of pride. The Harbour is sprawling with activity at every juncture – with the not-so-occasional sightseeing tourist sporting an ‘I ❤️ Sydney’ tee and a camera around their neck, the restaurants buzzing with conversation, wait-staff beelining their way through the hungry diners and the Insta-famous food blogger hovering over the table crouching and contorting awkwardly all for getting that perfect flat-lay for their feed (#followforfollow)! 

 

A well-informed lot of tourists make their way onto one of the many Sydney Harbour cruises for dining and sightseeing, smartly distancing themselves from the crowds. The views that one encounters on these cruises are truly spectacular – soothing stretches of coastal walks punctuated by silica sand beaches, all framed by endless expanses of the Pacific Ocean. Ah! The Sydney Harbour! 

 

Come late May to early November, a very special bunch of tourists, much too big to find ‘I ❤️ Sydney’ tees to span their 50 tonne heavy bodies (#bodyshaming?), arrive in Sydney. Eager to escape the biting cold of their Antarctic homes, traversing 5000 odd kilometres, these lovesick cetaceans are here to celebrate a truly epic babymoon (#babymoongoals!) or annual vacation in the warmer Australian waters. This trend validates us peeping Toms world over to indulge in our voyeuristic tendencies and book a whale watching cruise in Sydney! If you didn’t already guess that I was talking about whales so far, whale then, now you know. 

 

Breach, please! As you’ll soon find out after your whale watching tour along Sydney Harbour, Humpbacks are Antarctica’s top contenders for the acrobatics segment of the Olympics! They’re willing to always put on quite the show for all those watching. Humpback whale breaches are quite the dramatic sight, so keep your cameras (literally and figuratively) on deck.  You can fathom how difficult it may be to haul a 40-tonne body out of the water. I, myself, sometimes struggle to gracefully hoist myself out of a bathtub following a long bath that has rendered me wrinkled from head to toe! 

Heads Up For Tails! Amorously-inclined flirty female whales need their fair share of attention and sure know how to demand for it; an impactful pec or tail slap almost always gets the job done. 

Underwater & Undercover! Aquatic Sherlock Holmes reporting for duty – a particularly cute surfacing behaviour that Humpback whales exhibit is spyhopping, wherein their heads shyly break the surface of the water just to have a look around as you enjoy your whale watching tour in Sydney. Oddly enough though, this trait is quite reminiscent of my (not-so-cute) nosy neighbour. 

 

Be a part of and witness the beauty of the longest mammalian migration on the planet. Book your whale watching cruise in Sydney and scourge the best deals of the season. It’s Whale Watching Season In Sydney This Winter! 

It Only Happens In Sydney!

The Christmas season has popularly been associated with snow, building a snowman, throwing snowballs at each other, enjoying a Christmas feast near the fireplace, and waiting for Santa to come in his reindeer sleigh bearing gifts for all. But for everyone in Australia, a ‘white Christmas’ is mere fantasy!

Being in the Southern Hemisphere, the country experiences summer during the month of December. With this unusual weather, Christmas celebrations turn out to be quite unique. Sydney, being one of the most popular cities in the continent, gets dolled up with fairy lights and glittery stars to welcome a large number of outsiders who come in to experience something different.
Numerous fun events and mouth-watering feasts are hosted at many Christmas party venues in Sydney to celebrate the joyous occasion, Sydney Christmas party cruises being the most popular. But what will mesmerise you the most are the unimaginable views you will come across as you stroll through these venues.

Be ready for these!

Santa ride on BOOMERS

Santa gives rest to his reindeers when he is in Sydney. Thus, nobody here knows ‘Rudolph the Reindeer’ or any of the reindeer songs. Sydney, in unison, sings ‘Six White Boomers’ for Christmas – a song which tells the story of how the heat is too much for the reindeers. Santa rides here with his boomers (Aussie slang for a male kangaroo) to deliver the toys and even help a little joey (a baby kangaroo) find his mother!

Santa loves Shorts and Surfboards too

Santa sheds his red woollen suit when in Sydney. The juxtaposition of Santa costumes and surfer dudes may be bizarre to a lot of us, but in Australia it is an actuality. To be honest, it’s a pretty amazing sight! If you cannot spot a surfing Santa anywhere, keep an eye out for the Instagram hashtags – they will take you to the right place.

Replace SNOW with SAND

Sydneysiders are not ready to give up the idea of building a snowman. But Christmas means summer and summer means the beach. So try your luck with building a sandman. If you want to follow the conventions, give him a carrot nose and a scarf. But don’t expect the nose to be there for long, the many sea-shore birds might snaffle it away!

And with WATER

With over 100 beaches around the city, Sydneysiders find it easy to replace snow fights with water fights. And when it comes to official business, Christmas party cruises are the first idea that pops up when shortlisting corporate Christmas party venues in Sydney. Families too love spending time cruising around Sydney Harbour as most of the operators come up with impressive deals, including a delightful feast.

CRICKET, any time!

Be it anytime of the year, Sydneysiders love playing their national sport. But the breezy summer holiday forces them to get out with a bat & ball and a couple of sticks to make a rudimentary wicket. The Australian professional Twenty20 cricket league, Big Bash League, is also held in the summer and usually hosts a match on Christmas eve. The entire city gathers at the Sydney Cricket Ground cheering their team along with the tunes of Christmas carols!

Planning a Party? Why not Hire an Event Planner!

Do you rejoice at the challenge of hosting a party, attending to all the nitty-gritty, from decoration right down to the shape of the wine glasses being served? Or do you pull your hair out in despair thinking of how you would pull off keeping a group of people entertained, fed and happy for a few hours!

For those who fall under the second category, don’t despair; there is a million-dollar event management industry ready  to shoulder your responsibility and take your mind off the nuances of hosting a party. These people take it upon themselves to conduct killer parties, as it is part of their job description! They can have some pretty neat ideas, like hosting the party on Sydney Harbour aboard a luxury charter cruise vessel!

Parties also convey a lot about the host and their choices, making it a good opportunity to create good impressions. So it’s very important that you don’t mess up, and that’s where the party planners step in. If you still have apprehensions on hiring an event planner, let’s put those myths and rumours to rest forever!

Cost

One of the foremost worries when hiring party planners is the ‘cost’ they premium. You might think that better deals can be eked out if you plan everything on your own. Another worry is that of the event management company fleecing you, charging more and adding to the expenses. Well if you go for a reputed event planner, they will know better than to do any of the above unspeakable deeds. This industry thrives on personal relationships and reputation, and if the second one falls short, they won’t be in business for long. Also, do keep in mind that quality services will always cost extra, but they will pay off in the end.

Experience

Event planners have a lot of wisdom and a variety of ideas, gathered over conducting countless functions over the years. They know where to cut corners and where to go with opulence, saving money as well as making the party, and you, look good. Event planners will also have contacts and relationships with suppliers that will give them special discounts. They are also aware of the cool venues and trends of the season, as well as hip party themes and colour schemes.

Stress Free

Planning an event generates a lot of stress, contacting and coordinating multiple sources for catering, decoration, audio & video etc. When you have an event planner on board, they will become your single point of contact for all, not eating into your busy time and schedule. They do all the ‘heavy lifting’, and all you have to do is show up at the venue and rake  in the laurels.

Nowadays everything comes as one complete package, with venue, catering and decoration all taken care of, making it even more convenient. A Sydney Harbour luxury charter cruise venue offers everything including a dedicated events management team to make your party a success.

So keep all these points in mind, the next time you have to host a party and have a great time!

Christmas time in Darling Harbour

Christmas festivities in Darling Harbour are absolutely fun, fascinating and free! The celebrations begin on November 28, Saturday. Darling Harbour will have the tallest Christmas tree in Sydney, standing magnificently tall at 21 metres.

The Family Christmas Concert will present all the popular Christmas songs, and Santa Claus’ arrival towards the finale of the concert will add to the festive fun! The lighting of the giant tree will be done by a child from Starlight Children’s Foundation during the concert. Christmas Carols by the Tree will feature the live performance of traditional carols by the city’s best a cappella groups. Spectacular fireworks over the Cockle Bay on the Christmas Eve would add magic to the splendour!

If you are thinking beyond the free entertainment of the season, Darling Harbour is ideal for its shopping and sightseeing opportunities. The place is famous for its shops that sell artefacts, semi-precious stones and other curios. The National Maritime Museum, the Power House Museum, the Sydney Aquarium and the Sydney Wildlife World are worth a visit any time of the year.

The Harbourside would be the best place to pleasantly while away your time with its cluster of shops and eating places in the setting of the harbour. Cruising around the harbour would be a better way to experience the harbour. A  showboat cruise with its total package of entertainment,  sightseeing and five-star dining experience would be your best bet for the ultimate harbour experience and total value for money!

A few tips on planning a holiday in Sydney

Just a piece of wisdom to all those who are planning to visit Sydney – it would be wiser to schedule your sightseeing ahead of your visit. There are so many landmarks, icons and locations that you just cannot miss that you would be confused as to how to make the most of your visit. From shopping to jet boat riding there are so many fun things to do you would be bewildered as to how to pack it all into your holiday!

You could make a tour of the city past the beautiful, swanky houses which reflect the cosy snugness of English homes as well as the cool luxury of American villas. The sandstones used to build the houses vary in hues ranging from white, cream, yellow, pink, tan and brown to red! The suburban scenery is beautiful not just for the landscape but the impressive array of houses as well.

Not to speak of the cityscape with its streets boasting shops with brands of renown, the eateries serving recipes from around the world beckoning you all along as you go! Whether you are looking for a casual bite or a dinner in style – you have something that suits your palate just a few steps down the street…wherever you may be!

The whole history of Sydney starts from the harbour – the most beautiful natural harbour in the world – where docked the first ship from England bringing in the first group of settlers to Sydney. The harbour is famous for the world famous Sydney icons – Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Around the harbour is located the famous Sydney attractions Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World and several others. Sydney Tower is just a walk away from the harbour. From the top of the Tower one can have the most breathtaking view in Sydney ever – a bird’s eye view of the whole of Sydney!

Get hold of a Sydney attractions package that takes you on a tour of the city and the icons and also offers a lunch or a dinner cruise. This would take care of your harbour and sightseeing experience at once! To make things simpler you may even go for a whole holiday package that includes your flight and hotel bookings as well as sightseeing with all the other activities that you would like included but are just flustered as to how to!

And have a great holiday!