Private Jervis Bay Tour from Sydney
Luxury door-to-door day trip with a dolphin cruise includedYour private Jervis Bay tour from Sydney: Mercedes V-Class, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a dolphin cruise.
This private Jervis Bay day trip from Sydney takes you 190 km south in a luxury Mercedes V-Class, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Sydney. You'll stop at Bald Hill Lookout, the Kiama Blowhole and the village of Berry, have lunch at Huskisson marina, and join a dolphin watching cruise in Jervis Bay Marine Park, included in your price. The car is private for your group of up to 7 guests. The cruise is a group tour on the bay.
Jervis Bay day trip at a glance
- Departs: Sydney hotel pickup, 8:00 am
- Returns: approximately 6:30 pm
- Duration: approximately 10-11 hours
- Distance: about 190 km each way, around 2.5 hours' drive
- Group size: up to 7 guests in your private Mercedes V-Class
- Dolphin cruise: relaxed cruise in Jervis Bay Marine Park, included
- Lunch: at Huskisson marina, not included
- Dolphins: year-round. Whales: May to November
Book on our website and get a $25 lunch voucher per person
Book directly through this website and every guest gets a $25 lunch voucher to use at Fishermens Wharf on Huskisson Wharf per person.
Check availability and book
The online calendar is usually accurate, but if your preferred date looks unavailable, please get in touch before looking elsewhere. Contact us here and I may have a schedule change, or I can arrange one of the select few partner drivers I trust to deliver the same standard of touring.
Your Sydney to Jervis Bay itinerary
We leave Sydney early and head south through Royal National Park, then climb the Illawarra escarpment.
Bald Hill Lookout (15 minutes)
Stop for coffee and sweeping views over Stanwell Park, the coastline and the Sea Cliff Bridge. It's a popular hang gliding launch spot, and humpback whales can be seen offshore in season.
Kiama Blowhole (15 minutes)
One of the largest blowholes in the world. In the right swell, seawater can shoot up to 30 metres into the air.
Huskisson and Jervis Bay (lunch, 1 hour)
Huskisson is the gateway to Jervis Bay. Enjoy lunch at the marina (not included), with a choice of cafes and restaurants on the water.
Jervis Bay dolphin cruise (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours)
Board your relaxed dolphin watching cruise in Jervis Bay Marine Park, included in your price. Details below.
Berry (30 minutes)
Break the drive home in the Shoalhaven village of Berry for a coffee or the famous cinnamon donut, then relax all the way to your Sydney hotel drop-off.
The Jervis Bay dolphin cruise
Jervis Bay Marine Park is home to more than 100 resident bottlenose dolphins that live in the bay all year, so you can look for dolphins whatever the season. Your cruise runs on a spacious vessel with multiple viewing decks, with a professional crew on board. It's a group cruise, so you'll share the boat with other guests, while your car and day stay private.
Sightings depend on conditions, and most visitors photograph dolphins during the cruise.
Whale watching season: May to November
Humpback whales migrate along the NSW coast from May to November, and many pass through or rest in Jervis Bay. Peak months are August to October. During these months your dolphin cruise can also be a whale watching trip.
Why choose a private Jervis Bay tour from Sydney instead of a coach tour?
A private tour means no coach crowds, no waiting for other guests and no driving yourself. You're picked up from your Sydney hotel in a luxury Mercedes V-Class with full leather seating, and the day moves at a relaxed pace. Your driver is a local with over 17 years in the touring industry, so you get the good stops, not just the obvious ones.
Information
Jervis Bay
Approximately 190 km south of Sydney, around 2.5 hours' drive each way. The journey takes in Royal National Park, Bald Hill Lookout and Kiama Blowhole before arriving at Huskisson on the shores of Jervis Bay.
Times
Departs at 8:00 AM from your Sydney hotel. Tour duration is approximately 10-11 hours including door-to-door transfers, lunch, the dolphin cruise and a stop in Berry.
Ideal For
Ideal for couples & families wanting a comfortable day trip without the long drive. Up to 7 guests maximum in your private vehicle. The dolphin cruise is a group tour on the bay.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off, private luxury vehicle, expert driver-guide, dolphin cruise in Jervis Bay Marine Park, bottled water, Wi-Fi and a $25 lunch voucher per person when you book direct on this website.
Does Not Include
Lunch at Huskisson Wharf beyond your voucher if booked direct (a choice of cafes and restaurants), gratuities (at your discretion).
Bring
Dress for the weather. A warm jacket is recommended, as it can be breezy on the boat and at the blowhole. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a camera. Motion sickness medication if you're prone to seasickness.
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FAQs
Everything you need to know about your private Jervis Bay tour from Sydney, from the drive and the dolphin cruise to what's included and the price. If you can't find what you need, get in touch and I'll help plan your day.
How far is Jervis Bay from Sydney?
Jervis Bay is about 190 km south of Sydney, roughly 2.5 hours' drive each way. On this private tour you're picked up from your Sydney hotel and the driving is done for you, with stops along the way. The full day, including lunch and the dolphin cruise, runs for approximately 10-11 hours. Check availability.
Can you do a Jervis Bay dolphin watching day tour from Sydney?
Yes. This private day tour leaves your Sydney hotel at 8:00 am and returns at about 6:00 to 7:00 pm. It includes a dolphin watching cruise in Jervis Bay Marine Park, with stops at Bald Hill Lookout, Kiama Blowhole and Berry, and lunch at Huskisson marina.
Is Jervis Bay worth visiting as a day trip from Sydney?
Yes, if you want dolphins, coastline and a relaxed day out. It is a long day at around 10 to 11 hours, which is why this tour breaks up the drive with stops and does the driving for you.
What is the best way to get from Sydney to Jervis Bay without a car?
Jervis Bay is about 190 km south of Sydney, around 2.5 hours' drive each way. Public transport involves changes and usually takes much longer than driving. A private tour picks you up from your Sydney hotel and drops you back, with no changes, no parking and no driving. See dates and prices.
What is there to see between Sydney and Jervis Bay?
This tour stops at Royal National Park, Bald Hill Lookout (views over Stanwell Park and the Sea Cliff Bridge), the Kiama Blowhole and, on the way home, the village of Berry.
When is dolphin season in Jervis Bay?
Dolphins live in Jervis Bay all year, so you can look for them in any season. Humpback whales pass through from May to November, with peak months from August to October. Sightings depend on conditions.
How many dolphins live in Jervis Bay?
Jervis Bay Marine Park is home to more than 100 resident bottlenose dolphins that live in the bay all year.
Is the dolphin cruise included in the price?
Yes. A relaxed dolphin watching cruise in Jervis Bay Marine Park is included. Lunch at Huskisson marina is not included. Check availability.
How much does a private Jervis Bay tour from Sydney cost?
Pricing is per person and drops as your group grows, starting from $675 per person for 2 guests. The price includes the dolphin cruise, hotel pickup and drop-off and your driver-guide. Lunch is extra. Check the live calendar for pricing for your group size and date.
Is this Jervis Bay tour fully private?
Your Mercedes V-Class is private for your group only, with up to 7 guests. The dolphin cruise itself is a group tour on the bay, so you share the boat with other guests.