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
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
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Morning Cruise
Pickup included
Reviews
549 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snubfin dolphin Cruise
nancylQ3310HG,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The snub thin dolphin cruise was the last tour I did before departing Broome. The ocean was rather calm and we were able to spot flatback turtles, snub fin dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Dugongs and turns diving for fish. The staff were lovely from collection to drop off. Warm snacks were served on board the boat. 😋 John the captain commented on what we were searching for and spotting during the cruise. As I was flying after the tour, I didn’t opt to go in the net at the back of the boat for a dip but it looked really fun! The staff were professional and friendly from morning pick up, sharing information and serving food and drinks on the boat, to drop offs— in my case to the airport. Thanks, Val, John and Leonie and staff for a fun outing on my last day in Broome! 😁🙏
Snubfin Dolphin tour with Broome Whalewatching
corneliad441,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome staff, very accomodating with pick up/drop off, we saw a variety of wildlife, there were plenty of quality snacks on offer, great atmosphere and I can fully recommend this tour
Highlight of Broome trip
378janineb,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A real highlight of my Broome trip! The whole tour was well organised and the weather turned it on for us. Saw snubfin dolphins, turtles, sea snakes and osprey. Highly recommend this tour
Amazing cruise
GoPlaces668621,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time in the cruise. We saw a lot of dolpins, turtles and sea snakes. Also had the pleasure to enjoy a refreshing swim in the boom net.
Great afternoon
H3259FOsharonn,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the absolute best time on this trip. The crew were great, met some lovely people. Swam in the net, saw snubnose and bottle nose dolphins. Had the best weather and sunset. Would definately recommend and definately come back and do it again.
Another Wow! Wow! Wow! In WA
Sandra G,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great morning. Fantastic views of Roebuck Bay. Spotted lots of marine life. Crew were really friendly, informative and knowledgeable. We even got to have a go in the boom net which was great fun! The constant flow of nibbles were delicious. This is a must do trip if you’re in Broome and interested in marine life.
Dolphins, turtles, dugong.
paul s,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experienced guides, great food. We saw turtles, dugong, three types of dolphin, lots of fish schools
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!!
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