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Eco Cruise in Broome: Encounter Snubfin Dolphins with Broome's Leading Whale Watching Team
4.9
459 Ratings
Broome
Embark on an unforgettable eco-cruise in Broome with Broome Whale Watching. Encounter rare Australian snubfin dolphins, dugongs, and turtles while enjoying the expertise of our friendly crew.
Duration:
4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Roebuck Bay - Welcome aboard Ballena. Broomes only dedicated eco-tourism vessel. Join our friendly and experienced team for a morning or afternoon of discovery as we search for Australia’s largest population of Snubfin Dolphins. Cruise the pristine waters of Roebuck Bay and look for its multitude of marine life.
What's Included
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snubfin Dolphin Cruise
- All fees and/or taxes
- On-board restrooms
- Swimming in the boom net - subject to conditions and wildlife sightings
What's Not Included
- You are welcome to bring your own drinks. Red wine & bottles of spirits are not permitted. Please bring drinks in a cooler bag, not an esky. We will chill and serve your drinks throughout the cruise.
Additional Information
At Broome Whale Watching, the safety and enjoyment of our guests are our top priorities. As the leading eco-tourism cruise provider in Broome, we offer unforgettable wildlife encounters. Journey with a cozy group of fellow travelers on our roomy 50-foot catamaran, the ‘Orcaella’. Our boat is equipped with exceptional viewing areas and ample shade, making it the ideal location to watch the unique Australian snubfin dolphins, dugongs, turtles, shorebirds, and jovial bottlenose dolphins. Take part in a thrilling morning of discovery, and find out why Roebuck Bay was a destination for Sir David Attenborough. Enjoy a hot beverage while our informed crew introduces you to the wonders of the natural world.
We provide courtesy buses from all accommodations in Broome for transfers. If you prefer, you can drive yourself to Entrance Point. Departure locations may change and boarding starts 20 minutes before departure. A restroom is available on the boat. If conditions and wildlife permits, guests are allowed to swim in the boom net.
Location
Broome Fishing Club
Kabbarli Road
Park in the car park below the Fishing Club located at Entrance Point. Meet our team at the first boat ramp as you enter the parking area. Please be there 30 minutes before boarding time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(459 Ratings)
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C_and_j_lewis
Jul 30, 2024
Awesome trip, amazing information and a great fun half day tour. - We did the snubfin dolphin tour. We had an awesome experience. The staff were wonderful - Captain Cameron, Mac and Georgia. The information provided was outstanding, we got to see lots of the shy and rare snubfin dolphins up close, they were putting on a great show for us. We were also lucky enough to see turtles, a large tiger shark, and a large manta ray.
The boat is comfortable and very well set up. The tender was awesome and allowed you to be conveyed from the shore to the boat without touching water! The shuttle pick up was on time and efficient. They provided some lovely snacks and drinks though the cruise including wraps, samosas and fruit sticks.
They also provide the opportunity to have a swim on a boom net off the back of the boat which is fun. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Travelwithhubster
Jul 23, 2024
A well run tour, met all expectations and more. - I really couldn't fault this tour company, from on-time accommodation pick up, to getting on the their beautiful boat. The staff were happy and friendly, easy to chat to. They supplied morning tea and were very well informed about the sea life. Loved the tour so much, we then went and did the Whale watching and sunset tour with them.
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876ingridi
Jul 22, 2024
A must to in Broome! - Great tour well organized and fun.
We came by cruiseboat and had some problems with the 'tender' busses.
The team was great to assure us the the busdriver would stop for us to let us off.
Again thank you team for getting us there and back we all had a wonderful time even though we did not see the snub dolfins up and close (due to Aboriginals were hunting a couple of days before) we certainly had a great time and to see turtles and experience the net swimming was top!
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Trish
Jul 13, 2024
Wholsome experience - The whole experience was amazing, relaxing boat ride, the turtles, the dolphins, the staff were sensational and the food was so delicious. Thank you 😃
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Farmerj_on_the_road
Jul 13, 2024
A lovely morning on the bay! - We did the Snubfin Dolphin Cruise with Broome Whale Watching in June and had a great time. The snubfins were extra-elusive that day, but Cam worked hard to find them for us. We ended up seeing several, although not super-close, but we saw lots of sea turtles, plenty of seabirds and really enjoyed the morning out on the water. The boat is lovely and uncrowded, even when full. Cam provided superb informative and entertaining commentary, and his crew were very friendly and professional. The catering was lovely. Special thanks to Cam’s wife for the home-made scones as well as the most thoughtful and delicious gluten-free options we’ve seen in a long time!
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Guide468611
Jul 11, 2024
A relaxing and enjoyable experience - This tour was so AMAZING. It was such perfect weather and though no guarantee of seeing dolphins was given, we saw many pods and I was impressed at how close we got to them (without being invasive of their space). We saw other wildlife as well so it was well worth the trip. Also the commentary, food and drinks on board were all excellent and staff all very cheerful, obliging and polite. A super experience.
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Emma
Jun 23, 2024
Fantastic day out - We had an absolute ball on this trip. The staff were so lovely and accommodating. Boat and equipment was in fantastic condition and all very professional. The weather was beautiful and we saw dolphins and turtles and were well looked after with food and drinks.
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Mfarrell17
Jun 19, 2024
PERFECT TRIP! The best! - Exceptional trip - all our needs were catered for by friendly competent staff. It was thrilling seeing the snubfin dolphins and taking in their magnificent environment in Roebuck Bay. We also saw some sea turtles. I can’t recommend this trip too highly! Fabulous commentary from the excellent captain.
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P9010kqrosec
Jun 11, 2024
A bit tick as saw the Snubfin dolphins - Had a fabulous morning, blue skies and sun shining, out on Roebuck bay with Cam and Mac exploring the waters for the dolphins, turtles and dugongs. We luckily encountered a group of 4 very playful dolphins who entertained us with swimming around our boat for ages. In contrast the flat backed turtles just floated by and couldn’t care less that we were there. Only managed to see a couple of dugongs from afar as they poked the heads up for a breath but the time we ventured closer they had disappeared. Oh well there is always next trip 😀
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Szp111
Jun 19, 2024
Not impressed - Avoid even slightly windy days and morning is better than afternoon. We had a few brief glimpses of Snubfin Dolphins but no other dolphin species. We saw plenty of turtles feeding on the surface and the sunset was great but around the port the stench of fuel in the water was bad news. Food great.
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