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(571)
An excellent trip with many snippets of information about the Roebuck Bay and the marine life. The snub fin dolphins were plentiful. We managed to see Dugongs and turtles. The guides were excellent.
What an amazing morning from pick up to drop of. Fantastic knowledgeable guides , friendly and helpful. Saw lots of dolphins and some sea turtles, experienced a net swim and it was an experience. Also well looked after will a welcome drink followed by the most delicious snacks
Fantastic trip - saw lots of snubfin dolphins and dugongs. Food served was lovely Special thanks as we forgot to check our messages so we're not at the pick up point on time but the bus came back for us - many thanks
Thanks for joining us! We're delighted you had such a great trip spotting snubfins and dugongs. Going back to pick you up was our pleasure! Thanks for the kind words, and we hope to welcome you back on the water again.
What a great morning exploring Roebuck Bay. We saw everything we set out to see plus some extras. The crew was excellent and the food delicious. A perfect way to see the Snubfin dolphins.
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! So glad the crew, food, and Snubfin dolphin sightings made for a perfect morning on the water.
What a fun morning. We saw so much wildlife. The crew was fantastic and talked to everyone. They wanted to make sure everyone had a good time. Highly recommend.
Thanks for joining us, Brenda! We're so glad you had a great morning seeing the wildlife and enjoying time with our crew. We really appreciate your kind words!
Dry feet shuttle to the boat, a rarity in Broome. We had great encounters with the dolphins, lots of spit fishing (a fascinating behavior) and an active group of 5 that we were able to get very close to. A few turtles as well The snacks were quite good, the crew was very attentive and the captain was informative. I nice 3 hours on the water.
Thanks for joining us, James! So glad the comfortable transfers, attentive crew, and fantastic dolphin encounters made for a great trip on Roebuck Bay.
Wonderful day from start to finish, Great communications, Fantastic feed, excellent boat /captain /crew who made sure we got the experience we hoped for with plenty of dolphin time, fun in the nets and turtles and boobies galore - unreal day out
Thanks for the glowing review Julie! We’re so glad our captain and crew could deliver such a fantastic, wildlife-packed trip for you.
Fantastic to be picked up at the air BnB. Even though our trip go cancelled we were happy to reschedule it. We didnt see heaps of sea life but the tour was still fantastic. Staff were very friendly and informative. Food & drinks were great. The swim net was a great experience. Definitely worth doing.
Thanks for joining us, Fiona! We really appreciate your flexibility with the rescheduled date and are delighted to hear you enjoyed the hospitality, food, and boom net experience!
Cancelled 20 minutes before due to conditions.
Dear Q6924THdaves, We are truly sorry that your morning Snubfin Dolphin Cruise was cancelled on short notice and that your experience fell short of expectations. Cancelling a tour is always our absolute last resort. On the morning of your cruise, our crew and skippers were monitoring the local conditions closely and making every effort to safely get the tour underway. However, because our local coastal environment does not have a marina for day charter operators, we conduct all passenger transfers via beach boarding from a tender vessel. When specific tide levels and wind conditions cross safety thresholds, tender boarding alongside the main vessel becomes unstable and hazardous. Ultimately, the decision was made 20 minutes prior to departure when it became definitive that conditions would not allow for safe boarding. While we know how frustrating a last-minute cancellation is—especially when you are looking forward to a morning out on the water—our commitment to passenger and crew safety is non-negotiable and will always take precedence over operating a tour. Our team processed your full refund immediately upon cancellation. We sincerely regret the disappointment this caused to your travel plans and hope you understand that your safety was the sole driver behind this decision. Warm regards, Valerie Birch
Great service, beautiful boat. Was picked up directly from our Airbnb accommodation by two lovely tour guides. Loved the self-propelled land & sea tender to get us onboard. Food and cocktails were delish
hanks for joining us! So glad to hear you enjoyed the easy transfers, beautiful boat, and delicious treats on board. We appreciate the great feedback! Cheers Leonie
