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Board a 42ft catamaran for a five-hour crabbing and wildlife cruise through heritage-listed Roebuck Bay. Learn to set and haul Kimberley mud crab pots, spot snubfin dolphins and turtles, and eat freshly cooked mud crab onboard.
Board a 42ft catamaran for a five-hour crabbing and wildlife cruise through heritage-listed Roebuck Bay. Learn to set and haul Kimberley mud crab pots, spot snubfin dolphins and turtles, and eat freshly cooked mud crab onboard.
The catamaran slips away from Broome’s waterfront and Roebuck Bay opens like a working map of mangrove channels and ochre pindan rock. Morning light picks out turquoise shallows while the crew briefs the small group on crab pots and safety, and the smell of coffee and freshly baked croissants mixes with salt and wet wood.
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Operated by Broome Tours WA · Broome, Western Australia
The catamaran slips away from Broome’s waterfront and Roebuck Bay opens like a working map of mangrove channels and ochre pindan rock. Morning light picks out turquoise shallows while the crew briefs the small group on crab pots and safety, and the smell of coffee and freshly baked croissants mixes with salt and wet wood.
This five-hour outing moves between open-water cruising and intimate tender rides into hidden mangrove creeks—areas long used by local fishers and now protected within the heritage-listed Roebuck Bay Marine Park. Geologically, the pindan soils and exposed tidal flats shape fish, bird, and crustacean habitats; culturally, the bay is significant to Yawuru people and to Broome’s pearling and fishing history. Expect sightings of snubfin dolphins, green turtles, eagle rays, and sea snakes, and a hands-on lesson in setting and hauling Kimberley mud crab pots.
Practical guidance: wear non-slip shoes and sun protection, and bring sea-sickness remedies if you’re prone to motion illness. The tour is family-friendly and physically easy but requires stepping into a small tender boat to access creeks. Cameras with waterproof protection are useful; the crew cooks your catch onboard—usually served with a signature chili-tomato sauce—so factor in dietary needs when booking.
Timing matters: run with tides for the best crabbing, and mornings deliver calmer water and better light. Book ahead in high season; transfers from Broome accommodations are typically included. This is an accessible, active way to meet Kimberley marine life and learn a local fishing craft without heavy exertion.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; participants should be able to step into a small tender and stand for short periods on deck.
Yes, the cruise is family-friendly and described as suitable for all ages; children should be supervised during tender transfers and on deck.
No—crew provide hands-on instruction for setting and hauling mud crab pots, so no prior crabbing experience is necessary.
Freshly caught Kimberley mud crab is cooked onboard, typically served with the operator’s signature chili-tomato sauce; notify the operator of dietary restrictions when booking.
Courtesy bus transfers to and from Broome accommodation are typically included—confirm pickup details at booking.
Roebuck Bay has deep cultural significance for the Yawuru people and a working maritime history tied to pearling and coastal fishing throughout Broome’s development.
Tours operate inside Roebuck Bay Marine Park; stick to crew guidance to avoid disturbing mangrove roots and intertidal habitats and follow catch rules for sustainable crabbing.
Broome Tours WA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The catamaran slips away from Broome’s waterfront and Roebuck Bay opens like a working map of mangrove channels and ochre pindan rock. Morning light picks out turquoise shallows while the crew briefs the small group on crab pots and safety, and the smell of coffee and freshly baked croissants mixes with salt and wet wood.
The catamaran slips away from Broome’s waterfront and Roebuck Bay opens like a working map of mangrove channels and ochre pindan rock. Morning light picks out turquoise shallows while the crew briefs the small group on crab pots and safety, and the smell of coffee and freshly baked croissants mixes with salt and wet wood.
This five-hour outing moves between open-water cruising and intimate tender rides into hidden mangrove creeks—areas long used by local fishers and now protected within the heritage-listed Roebuck Bay Marine Park. Geologically, the pindan soils and exposed tidal flats shape fish, bird, and crustacean habitats; culturally, the bay is significant to Yawuru people and to Broome’s pearling and fishing history. Expect sightings of snubfin dolphins, green turtles, eagle rays, and sea snakes, and a hands-on lesson in setting and hauling Kimberley mud crab pots.
Practical guidance: wear non-slip shoes and sun protection, and bring sea-sickness remedies if you’re prone to motion illness. The tour is family-friendly and physically easy but requires stepping into a small tender boat to access creeks. Cameras with waterproof protection are useful; the crew cooks your catch onboard—usually served with a signature chili-tomato sauce—so factor in dietary needs when booking.
Timing matters: run with tides for the best crabbing, and mornings deliver calmer water and better light. Book ahead in high season; transfers from Broome accommodations are typically included. This is an accessible, active way to meet Kimberley marine life and learn a local fishing craft without heavy exertion.