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Half-Day Whale Watching Sunset Cruise from Broome
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Half-Day Whale Watching Sunset Cruise from Broome

By Broome Whale Watching
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Ages 1-100, max of 40 per group
Duration: 5h 15m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Home made canapes, cheese and antipasto platers
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Whale Watching Cruise
  • Boom Net Swimming
  • Entry/Admission - Cable Beach
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.


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Lurujarri Walk, Cable Beach WA 6726, Australia
    IMPORTANT: Please park at the Broome Turf Club (racecourse) and walk down the beach road access. Beach signage is unclear. DO NOT DRIVE TO THE LIGHTHOUSE, you have gone too far. Once on the beach, walk over to our white amphibious boat 'Sealegs' parked on the beach. Remember to check in with staff.
Pickup details
  • We provide bus transfers from all addresses locations in Broome. We will notify you via text message 24 hours prior to departure.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Broome Airport, Broome, Western Australia Australia
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Broome Visitor Centre, 1 Hamersley St, Broome WA 6725, Australia
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120608P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Most travellers can participate
      • Not recommended for travelers with very limited walking ability
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120608P2

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      • 1
        This great value for money Broome tour takes you on a 4.5 hr sunset cruise aboard our beautifully appointed sailing catamaran, Ballena. Spanish for whale, ‘Ballena’ is a fantastic stable platform to get up close and personal with the world’s largest population of humpback whales. Uninterrupted views and an onboard hydrophone enable you to take in the magical sights and sounds of these amazing mammals. As we return home a beautiful Broome sunset ends your perfect day.
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      • Broome Whale Watching
        1,666
        Australia
        Joined in August 2012
      • SteveS342
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Brilliant Dolphin viewing sunset tour
        This was an absolutely fabulous tour. We saw loads of dolphins. Great crew and boat. The snacks were really excellent, and the drag net was fun for all. Would thoroughly recommend this tour to everyone.
        Written 29 November 2024
      • L672CSjohnw
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful start to the day
        One of the most enjoyable holiday activites we have done. Everything worked just as it should. Skipper Cam was obviously highly adept at managing his craft and very knowledgeable as to the animals in Roebuck Bay and the Bay itself. Mac was super efficient, gracious and smiling in her work. The dolphins, birds, sharks, sea snake and occasional turtle all put on a show. Thank you for the experience.
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      • sheilanag
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        Perfect tour for wildlife spotting
        We came off season and the tour was only happening once a week. But that was perfect, Georgia and Cameron were such lovely tour guides and had a wide knowledge about the marine life (including spotting them). We were super lucky to see two diff. types of dolphins, green turtles and loggerheads, a ray, a sea cow with her baby and lots of birds. Even wild life spotting is not guaranteed, I highly recommend this tour!
        Written 21 November 2024
      • Beachwatcher14
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Must-Do when in Broome
        I can't say enough good things about this company and the tour. They go out of their way to be accommodating and make sure you have the best experience possible, all the way from picking you up, the tour itself, and taking you back to your accommodation. We were visiting Broome as a cruise port stop on a Sunday. They normally don't offer tours on Sundays, and I asked if it was possible for them to add a tour. The willingly obliged by adding a tour stating if they got at least the minimum needed for a tour, that they'd do it...and they did! Our cruise stop required a local shuttle into town--there were no other options to get off the ship/pier, and the company drove out of their way to go pick us up, even though our ship was literally a couple hundred yards from the beach from which they take off on the tour. The captain did a great job of finding the snubfin dolphins, a shark, a dugong, and other sea life. They served great snacks and beverages. The crew were very attentive and knowledgeable, and were happy to answer questions. We appreciated that there was plenty of covered area in which to sit or stand since it was very hot and humid. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. My husband and I are extremely grateful for everything.
        Written 10 November 2024
      • tlangron
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun afternoon
        The staff were lovely, informed and helpful. We had a nice afternoon, had a sit on the net behind the boat. We saw the snub-nosed dolphins and heard a bit about them. After that we returned to the dock watching the sun going down. Drinks were available for purchase and nibbles were provided.
        Written 9 November 2024
      • PurpleLady61
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful experience
        We had a wonderful day! The staff were amazing, friendly and informative. The boat was clean and well-maintained. Our captain was Cameron who took us to where we were most likely to see sea life. We saw snubfin dolphins, turtles and sea snakes. There were plenty of snacks and drinks available, even homemade scones. Our crew of Mackenzie, Georgia and Romy made sure that everyone saw the sea life and was well fed. A great day out.
        Written 2 November 2024
      • Fridaswimswithfish
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        Wonderful experience with some great people. The Broome whale watching tour staff were welcoming, fun and informative. It was a beautiful your. Highly recommend if you are in Broome.
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        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Stubbies YES Dugong NO
        A lovely morning watching for dolphins . Great staff and fantastic food and on the return journey, some fun swimming in the net
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      • David T
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        Snub fin Dolphin tour
        We had a lovely day out with Cam and the girls. Cam did a great job persisting in the search for the dolphins. Worth it as we managed to see not only some snub fin dolphins but also a cheeky bottle nose, a couple of Dugongs and heaps of Sea Turtles. The morning tea was great, the girls did a terrific job.
        Written 27 October 2024
      • Trip46531706528
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic
        Would 100 percent recommend. We did the sunset cruise. Crew were awesome and informative. Saw snubfin dolphins .all in all we had a wonderful afternoon
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      • Tadeusz B
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        Amaizing cruise
        The sunset cruise provided by the Broome Whale Watching was an incredible experience. It is the best way to spend an evening in Broome. A professional and well-experienced crew (Cam, Alex and Georgia), together with stunning views and unique marine animals, created an exciting and relaxing atmosphere that we greatly enjoyed. I can recommend this cruise to anyone.
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        Great cruise, crew and snacks.
        Pickup time and a delay were timely communicated. Professional, excellent and very friendly service. Delicious snacks served during cruise. Viewing results are of course a roll of the dice, mine were great. Many thanks to the crew onboard for a wonderful cruise and a special Thank You to the young lady who, on a Sunday, checked the office to see if the hat I had forgotten on the bus had been found and subsequently dropped it off at the reception of my hotel.
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        This is an excellent cruise. We saw snubfin dolphins, sea snakes, turtles and a huge number of birds at Crab Creek. The pilot, Cam, knew exactly where to go and provided a very informative commentary. Mac and Georgia looked after us on-board and the home-made treats were amazing.
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      Karen A
      Melbourne, Australia56 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2021
      Great fun. And the whales - a mother and last year’s calf- humoured us by slapping their fins, breaching, diving and giving a school of fish a fright. Such magnificent animals. The only challenge was trying not to spill my champagne while trying to record their antics. The crew were great - friendly and fun. Delicious nibbles and plenty for everyone. The sunset was lovely and it’s great to view all the people and cars on the beach also enjoying the sunset. Yet another tour I would highly recommend when in Broome. A relaxing way to whale (poor pun I know) away the time.
      Written 24 July 2021
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      Teresa
      Mandurah25 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2020
      Great trip from start to finish. Booking easy and communication from them was great, confirming the trip a few days prior and also the pickup from the hotel on the morning of the tour. The transfer to the catamaran via tender is quick and efficient. The boat is modern and comfortable and affords great views. We were lucky enough to have a fantastic whale show on our day out. Wasn't sure what to expect re food as all we were really told was to make sure we had lunch prior to boarding, however the finger food that was served during the trip was spectacular - all home made thanks to Cam's wife. You can take your own drinks which they will keep cool for you or you can purchase drinks at a reasonable cost. Thanks to the crew - Cam, Anna and Courtney for a great day and to Cam's wife for the great food. We would definitely do this trip again as no two outings are the same.
      Written 8 August 2020
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      Leanne B
      Perth, Australia5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2020
      Awesome experience, with an all female crew on this particular day. The whole afternoon was exceptional from start to finish. There was a bit of a swell at the start to our cruise but Jess our captain assured us it wouldn't be long before it would improve and it did. We got to observe a mother Humpback whale & approx 3 week old calf while they rolled around unperturbed by our presence, with the calf practicing various tail manoeuvres under its mothers watch. We also saw sea snakes, turtles, a Spinner shark, birds, more whales and an amazing sunset. The food served by Anne and Molly, the pleasant and informative staff, was tasty & fresh. What a great afternoon in Broome.
      Written 16 August 2020
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      Nick D
      Sydney53 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This was an excellent experience. The crew were all knowledgable and friendly, providing great guidance and service.

      The boat was comfortable and spacious, not feeling crowded at all. They allow you to bring your own drinks which I would recommend - it’s a long afternoon and the snacks provided are nice, but nothing washes them down better at sunset than a nice beer or bubbles. They do sell drinks on the boat, but be a little prepared and save yourself the money.

      We found a pod of 3 juvenile humpback whales and got to watch them for about 45minutes playing around us. According to our captain, they only fail to find whales about 3 times all of last season (90+ trips)

      The sunset on the way back was superb.

      As it’s a boat, it was fine with teenagers, but young kids will need careful watching.
      Written 17 July 2022
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      Dave D
      Broome, Australia8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2020
      The very professional crew, not even getting our feet wet, the comfort of a great vessel, absolutely stunning weather and conditions all led to a very successful period of at least an hour alongside a whale fin slapping, snorting, tail waving and breaching right up out of the water. The breathtaking sunset on the way home capped off one of our family's greatest experiences ever. Thank you team
      Written 10 July 2020
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      Travel24023521516
      5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A magical trip from start to finish. All eyes were on the horizon to spot for whales for the first half hour, then shortly after we spotted our first one, not far away. The skipper John then spotted two together, 10 mins later. We followed them, completely in awe of these mighty creatures, just diving and playing in the water, having fun. Shortly after, we saw another 3, but then we “hit the jackpot” and found a mother and baby together. What a beautiful sight. John told us the mum was trying to teach her baby to use its pectoral fin, however he was splashing his tail instead and everyone was laughing saying baby whales are like children, testing the boundaries and being silly. As mum & bub played and frolicked, we moved quietly alongside them for over half and hour. We watched them slap their fins, glide gently in amongst the waves, slap their tails and roll over numerous times. What a privilege it was for all on board to spend so much time with these beautiful, gentle giants. All the crew were friendly and helpful, offering us food & drinks throughout our trip and Johns knowledge of whales was fantastic. We can highly recommend this tour.
      Written 30 August 2021
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      Walter C
      Perth, Australia158 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2020
      We were collected from our hotel at the prescribed time by one of the really friendly staff come crew. Arrived at the South end of Cable beach with the bus and just drove onto the sand? Yes it was all good, no pushing! We sere picked up by the tender that has deployable wheels that drives out of the water onto the sand, picked us up on dry land and then drove back out to the Ballena, a catamaran yacht moored offshore.
      You always wonder if you are actually going to see whales as they are wild animals and do as they please. Well we did see some, first at a distance then the crew managed to get quite close, close enough to get good phone camera pictures, we had one whale that was breaching (jumping) out of the water, slapping its fins and all that you could want to see, then promptly had a nap!
      The crew were fantastic, they are well informed and explained all the info re the whales, they were friendly and helpful as well.
      For those that are a bit worried about going on the water, there is no need. It is a very stable yacht, you hardly know you are on open water, other than what you see, very much doubt you can get seasick.
      What to take? Thongs are the go, you have to take them off when you get on the yacht as you do on most yachts and you have to walk on damp sand when getting on and off the tender and a jumper as it can get chilly in the evening.
      All in all a fantastic outing and will do again when in town.
      Written 13 July 2020
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      Emma C
      Western Australia, Australia11 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      I’m a local and been out on friends boats a lot. But this tour we did with some visiting family for a special occasion, and I was really blown away.
      The bus picked us up from our house complimentary and we were greeted with friendly a smile from Courtney and quick trip to the beach to get on the awesome fun transfer boat. Super easy for our older family members to get across to the waiting beautiful catamaran “Ballena”.
      It was spotless and we felt like we were in the Greek Isles!
      We could BYO and the staff couldn’t do more for us to make sure our drinks were topped up and we were comfortable and happy. Jess the Skipper was great with info all the way about the whales we saw and showing real respect and passion for these awesome creatures of the deep.
      And the food coming around all afternoon was just to die for. Compliments to Val the chef. I want to go back again tomorrow!!
      Thanks to the all girl team Kiara, Jess and Courtney. Today was so good I had to get straight on here and give you girls 5 stars.
      100% recommend this tour.
      Written 21 August 2020
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      Alan S
      22 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2020 • Couples
      We weren’t able to go on the morning trip due to weather, but we’re able to be switched to the sunset cruise. We were really well looked after and enjoyed a very relaxed afternoon. We’d definitely recommend this trip.
      Written 22 November 2020
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      Working with weather and tides can at times be a little challenging in Broome. We were so pleased you were able to reschedule to a better time in the day for cruising Alan S. Although wildlife spotting is usually best in the mornings, with optimal lighting conditions, when the water is choppy and weather unsuitable, encountering animals can be difficult. Beautiful, relaxing, and well looked after are the words we hope to hear back from our guests. Thank you so much Alan S for taking time in your travels to meet our crew and explore Roebuck Bay. We are so thrilled to know you will recommend us to others and look forward to meeting your friends on board. Happy travels, Valerie
      Written 18 December 2020
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      Adrianne
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2022
      I had the best experience with my friends and family (a group of 14) for my recent special birthday with Broome Whale watching. Val, Cam and the fantastic crew made the day so special. Every attention to detail was taken care of - from the booking experience, different pick up and drop off locations and different dietary requirements. We were very well looked after on the boat by the friendly crew and we were lucky enough to see some whales which was the highlight of the day. Cam skippered the boat whilst giving informative commentary about the whales once we were out at sea. We had time for some fun in the nets on the way home. I highly recommend this wonderful group for a special Broome experience.
      Written 7 July 2022
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