Set sail on Broome Whale Watching’s eco cruise through Roebuck Bay, home to Australia’s largest snubfin dolphin population. Encounter dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and even a refreshing swim in a boom net on this unique wildlife journey.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; moderate agility needed for beach boarding and optional boom net swim.
Wildlife
History
Roebuck Bay has been an important maritime hub, historically used for pearling and trade, now a protected Ramsar site since 2015.
Conservation
Broome Whale Watching operates with strong commitments to sustainable tourism, educating visitors on the ecological significance of Roebuck Bay’s marine life.
Broome Whale Watching
Set sail on Broome Whale Watching’s eco cruise through Roebuck Bay, home to Australia’s largest snubfin dolphin population. Encounter dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and even a refreshing swim in a boom net on this unique wildlife journey.
Broome Whale Watching operates guided marine cruises from Broome, Western Australia, offering wildlife-focused and cultural experiences in Roebuck Bay. The company runs a range of departures aboard the catamaran "Orcaella" and other vessels, providing guests with opportunities to see humpback whales, snubfin dolphins, manta rays, and turtles.
Local Indigenous host Bart Pigram leads the Cultural Cruise, sharing Yawuru stories, traditional music and seasonal bush tucker while guests enjoy a sunset over Broome. That cruise combines cultural interpretation with relaxed swimming from a boom net and multicultural appetizers.
The ORCAELLA morning eco cruise focuses on Roebuck Bay’s marine life, where Australia’s largest population of snubfin dolphins can often be observed. The Scenic Dolphin Sunset Cruise offers a 3.5-hour evening option for dolphin searching, boom-net swims and light Middle Eastern appetizers. For longer wildlife viewing, the ORCAELLA Whale Watching & Sunset Cruise is a 4.5-hour charter that specializes in humpback whale encounters, commentary and coastal views.
Broome Whale Watching emphasizes informative commentary, wildlife observation and respectful interactions with marine animals. The company markets both cultural and wildlife-led departures and highlights the Broome coastline, red cliffs and sunset views. All experiences reference swimming options via a boom net and on-board food service such as snacks and appetizers.
Local Legacy
Longest-running
Broome's longest whale-watching charter
Where
Roebuck Bay
Operates from Broome, Western Australia
Tours Offered
4 experiences
Cultural, eco, scenic, whale charter
Trip Durations
3.5–4.5 hrs
Morning and sunset cruise options
Choose morning eco cruises, 3.5-hour sunset departures, or a 4.5-hour whale-watching charter aboard the Orcaella—book online to secure preferred dates.
Arrive Early for Check-In
Plan to arrive at Entrance Point at least 20 minutes before departure to complete check-in and safety briefings.
Bring Sun Protection
Wear a hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen to protect yourself during the open-deck cruise.
Prepare for Agility at Boarding
Beach boarding requires a reasonable level of agility as there is no jetty access; wear slip-off shoes like thongs.
Swimming in Boom Net Requires Competence
Swimming is optional but requires competent swimming skills and fitness; children under 12 need adult supervision.
Sun Hat
Protects from sun exposure during the open-deck cruise.
Sunscreen
Essential for skin protection on sunny mornings out on the water.
Swimsuit and Towel
Needed if planning to swim in the boom net during warmer months.
spring|summer|fall
Binoculars
Enhances wildlife viewing and birdwatching opportunities throughout the cruise.