Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome
Overview
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4 hours 15 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Roebuck Bay
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.
What‘s Included
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snubfin Dolphin Cruise
Restroom on board
Swimming in the boom net - subject to conditions and wildlife sightings
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.
Pickup points
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Options
Morning Cruise
Pickup included
Reviews
539 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional tour with the best staff in the business
Anita G,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was sensational. From the time we were picked up to our hotel, we could see this was going to be a well organised tour. The transfer to the boat via an amphibious vessel was excellent and the skipper an exceptional guide with encylopaedic knowledge of not only the dolphins but of other marine life and their habits but also on the region itself. His consideration of the animals was also a credit to him and the operation. A must do tour when visiting Broome. Oh - and the food served was unbelievable. We thought we’d be receiving a biscuit with a cup of tea, but we’re served freshly baked scones with jam and cream, hot homemade quiches and samosas, ham and salad wraps and fresh fruit. Unbelievable.
Morning trip
Stay625270,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely morning trip, pick up from hotel. Friendly staff, lovely food, informative team, respectful to the wildlife
Highly recommended marine eco tour.
L6132MFmikeh,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was exceptional. Great friendly and attentive crew, knowledgeable skipper, extremely comfortable boat with plenty of shade. Various easily accessible vantage points all around the boat. Excellent hosts continually providing refreshments and delicious wraps, samosas, scones etc, Observed the full range of wildlife - many many snub fin dolphins, abundance of turtles and over a dozen dugongs. Thoroughly recommend this trip and will likely go again on my next visit to Broome. Suitable for kids and seniors. Thanks to skipper and crew at Broome Whale watching. Excellent!!
Superb tour. Excellent hosts. Wonderful experience.
Keith H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From the moment we met the crew it was clear we were in good hands. Instructive and safe tendering out the cruiser, followed by informative briefing before getting into the fun bit, getting out in the glorious turquoise waters of Roebuck Bay. Cameron gave us a fantastic commentary about the ecology of the area, the wide variety of species the bay is home to and their importance to the ecosystem while we travelled to spots where the snub nosed dolphins could be hanging out. We soon found a couple of pods and drifted along with them, watching them go about their daily business, socialising and playing, it was a real treat. Also on board was Georgia and Payton and between them, they kept us fed and watered while providing further valuable knowledge on the species that we encountered. Which turned out to be flat back turtles, dugongs and the occasional inquisitive bottle nose dolphin. The nature spotting was punctuated with the opportunity to get in to warm blue water of the bay atop of the net that was trailed off the back of the boat. If you've never tried it, you be surprised by how much fun it is! All in all it was a fantastic way to spend a morning, and incredible value for money.
Fantastic experience
Glen B,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience by a quality and knowledgable operator and team Great interaction with the wildlife and plenty of space on the boat, even on our full tour
Fantastic wildlife encounters
Jennifer W,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing wildlife viewing: snubfins, manta ray, turtles and even a hammerhead shark. Crew were great and plenty of nice snacks offered throughout the trip.
Very pleasant excursion
Veronique D,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was very friendly. We are well served and the food is very very good. Besides, the Captain did everything we could to see the dolphins and in good conditions
Broom Wildlife tour (snub fin dolphins)
valbG166BC,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience from start to finish was awesome. The staff were very friendly and professional, Cameron was very knowledgeable and caring of the wildlife. He took us to see the wildlife but did not disturb them at all. The food was marvellous and the boom net was fun and refreshing. I thoroughly recommend this tour
Awesome
anitafG3970HG,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day. Saw the dolphins, turtles and a manta ray. Heaps of fun swimming in the net behind the boat. Lovely staff and yummy food.
Highly recommend!
tatjanahQ5135BZ,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with lots of dolphins and other creatures to see! Capitain & staff very enthusiastic and created a great atmosphere!
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