Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome
Description
With Broome Whale Watching you can rest assured you are in safe and friendly hands. As Broome’s most experienced eco-cruise company, we offer you a wildlife experience that you will never forget. Cruise with a small group of guests onboard our spacious 50foot catamaran. With fantastic viewing areas and plenty of shade, ‘Orcaella’ gives you the perfect venue to spot wildlife: the rare Australian snubfin dolphins, dugongs, turtles, shorebirds, and playful bottlenose dolphins (sightings vary each day and are not guaranteed). Enjoy a morning of fun and discover why Sir David Attenborough's visited Roebuck Bay. Sip on a warm cuppa as our knowledgeable crew share Mother Nature with you. Courtesy bus transfers are available from all accommodation places in Broome. Self-drive to Entrance Point. Departure points vary. Boarding commences 20 minutes before departure. Toilet on board. Swimming in the boom net is available but subject to conditions and wildlife sightings.
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Itinerary
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide bus transfers from all address locations in Broome. We will notify you via text message 24 hours prior to departure. FOR GUESTS MEETING AT THE BEACH PLEASE BE THERE HALF AN HOUR BEFORE OUR SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME. Remember to check in with our team.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(559)
Very well done. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The net swim was different but make sure you hang on. Saw Snub Fin dolphins and Turtles and more. Definitely recommend
Love this! Thanks for joining us and for the fantastic feedback on our crew and wildlife sightings. Thrilled you enjoyed the boom net swim too. Cheers!
My 12 year old daughter and I went on this trip in late June 2026. We were picked up at our hotel (they came back for us even though we were late) and were brought to the first boat. It was a smaller one so we could get to the larger vessel which was parked further out on the water. As soon as we boarded, the cew kindly offered us drinks and our adventures began. We had a fabulous time, seeing everything from the Snubfin to the Bottle Nose dolphin. We saw huge turtles and a Hammerhead shark, flying fish, enormous jelly fish and the elusive Dugong. Also had a very fun swim getting dragged along in the nexts behind the boat. Crew kept us well fed and were just loveluy. A must do if you are in Broome.
This is fantastic! Seeing everything from dolphins to a dugong and a hammerhead is absolute magic. So glad you loved the food and the boom net swim, too. Thanks for joining us!
We were picked up from the hotel and headed to the wharf and were ferried out to the larger boat on a boat with retractable wheels. The staff were very friendly and kept us well fed with scones and fruit and samosas and mini quiches. We didn’t find the rare snubbed dolphins but saw turtles, dugongs, schools of fish and a sea snake amongst other wildlife The commentary was great and some people did some net swimming off the back of the boat. It was a great morning and would highly recommend it
Thanks for the great review Grant! We're glad you enjoyed the cruise from start to finish. Hope to welcome you back soon. Cheers Leonie
Stunning morning out on the water, lots of dugons, snubins and turtles, amazing hospitality and great food, highly recommended.
Thanks for your highly recommended review, Linda! We're so glad you enjoyed the hospitality, the food, and our local marine life. Hope to see you again next time you're in Broome! Cheers, Leonie
Had an exceptional cruise and would recommend this to anyone. So well organized with attentive and professional staff. Captain was outstanding. Just perfect to experience the amazing coastline colours, dolphins and turtles. Bit early for the whales though. We BYO’d wine and the staff served for us. The catering was just delicious…middle eastern flavours and cheese platter at the end. This was top class. I was surprised how good this was! Definitely value for money. Super special end to wonderful Broome holiday.
Hi Cheryl, thank you so much for the top-class review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the stunning coastline, the wildlife, and our team's attentive service. It sounds like a perfect end to your Broome holiday, and we’d love to welcome you back on board when the whales arrive! Cheers, Leonie
Very nice tour, super organized and friendly.
Thank you for the lovely review, Peter! We're glad you had a wonderful time out on the water with our team. Cheers, Leonie
Was disappointed the snubfin dolphins didn't stay on the surface longer but understand they were feeding. Saw a hammerhead shark though chasing prey on the surface. Also saw lots of flatback turtles though. Was a really great trip with lots of information. The girls served wonderful snacks and drinks during our time with tea or coffee to start our journey . Really strongly recommend everyone to do this trip for the knowledge and care we all got.
Hi susals21, thank you for the wonderful review! While the snubfin dolphins were busy feeding, getting to see a hammerhead shark and plenty of flatback turtles is incredible! We're so glad you enjoyed the hospitality from the team, and we truly appreciate your high recommendation. Cheers, Leonie
Enjoyed our experience with Broome whale watching. The whole experience is very well organized and a great way to experience this beautiful bay and its wildlife. Lovely boat, on time pick-up at the hotel, knowledgeable guide and friendly crew, good snacks. A lovely way to spend a morning in Broome.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the morning, the wildlife, and our team's hospitality. We hope to welcome you back on board the next time you're in Broome! Thanks Leonie
This cruise was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We had been on a tour with this operator 12 years ago and were so impressed then, that it made the choice of operator for our dolphin experience, easy this time. From the minute you book, communication was clear and quick. The tour is great value for money. The transfer onto the boat is seamless in the “sealegs” tender - an inflatable boat that can drive onto shore to pick you up, so you don't get wet at either end! The staff were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The boat for the cruise is comfortable and luxurious and such a treat to spend time on. We saw lots of marine life, including the snubfin dolphins, large and small turtles, fish and many seabirds. The commentary during the cruise was informative and entertaining. Lastly, the refreshments served were exceptional - hot and cold snacks and a fruit platter handed around at intervals during the morning. Complimentary tea, coffee, juice and softdrinks, were offered as we got on board, and later, drinks were available for purchase from the bar. There was the opportunity to swim in the boom net, which we didn’t do, but which looked like great fun. Overall a memorable and super good value experience while in Broome!
Sarah, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled that you chose to cruise with us again after 12 years—there is no greater compliment than your continued loyalty. It’s fantastic to hear you loved everything from the snubfin dolphin sightings to the food and our "Sealegs" transfer. We hope it won't take another 12 years to welcome you back on board! Cheers Leonie
This was an excellent tour, well run and a great crew. We saw lots of dolphins and turtles and opporunity to swim in the boom net.
Hi Megan, "Thanks for joining us! We are so glad you had an excellent tour and enjoyed the wildlife and the boom net. Hope to see you again soon!" Regards Leonie
