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Pearl Luggers Tour in Broome

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Broome, Australia
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in the history and modern practices of pearling luggers on this guided group tour in Broome. Learn about Broome's maritime and pearling history, watch rare archival footage, see diving artifacts, discover how pearling practices have evolved, hold valuable pearling and mother of pearl artifacts, and enjoy an exclusive tasting of pearl meat, a rare delicacy from the Pinctada maxima oyster.
  • Learn about the history and modern practice of pearl lugging
  • Exclusive tasting of pearl meat, a rare delicacy
  • Watch rare archival footage of pearl luggers
  • Discover a unique and integral part of Broome's history

What's Included

  • Enjoy a fascinating guided commentary and learn about the history of pearling in Broome.
  • Learn how pearling has evolved from hard hat diving to the modern techniques used today.
  • See, touch and hold some of our most valuable and rare pearling and mother of pearl artifacts.
  • Snacks
    Enjoy a exclusive tasting of pearl meat, a rare and expensive delicacy from the pearl producing Pinctada maxima oyster.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 31 Dampier Terrace, Broome WA 6725, Australia

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .10:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Pearl Luggers Tour

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • A maximum of 40 people per tour
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 121 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Very engaging...

    Glenn_W, Oct 2025
    Very engaging knowledgeable guide, very informative and interesting. Would definitely recommend this experience.

    Hidden treat - Oyster meat $200kg

    James_B, Oct 2025
    Best was a great tour guide! Very informative and well worth the hour you pay for! I think the biggest thing missing is the fact the oyster meat you eat is valued at $200/kg!! I knew no one who didn’t eat it on our tour of 9!

    We found the tour very informative and interesting and loved the our guide he was very knowledgeable and helpful

    Maria_W, Aug 2025
    It was very well priced and value for money loved it the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable and was very interesting

    Very informative and...

    Katrina_N, Jul 2025
    Very informative and interesting. Well paced and our presenter was knowledgeable and was happy to answer questions.

    Informative tour & good fun with Stuart as your guide!

    Emma_C, Aug 2023
    I'd highly recommend this tour, we decided to do it on our first day in Broome. Stuart our guide was fab, full of information and made it good fun. You learn so much about the history of Broome, the pearling industry and even get the chance to try pearl meat! Definitely worth booking on this tour xx

    Lugger tour well worth the money great information

    catherine_m, Jul 2022
    Just a great tour with lots of information and interesting stories The shop was packed with lovely pearls and some beautiful settings couldn’t help but buy some 😀

    Very...

    Ross_C, Nov 2021
    Very informative,interesting history of the pearling of broome. $30 per adult. The best touristy thing to do in broome

    The whole tour was...

    Wayne_M, Nov 2021
    The whole tour was fantastic just a great insight into the history of the divers past. Interesting and informative

    Very good value.

    Robert_M, Sep 2021
    Excellent tour. Very knowledgeable guide. Well worth the time to find out about this historical town. Highly recommended.

    Pearl Luggers 101

    Tapping, Sep 2021
    A very interesting, informative tour about the pearling history of Broome. The hour and a half went by very fast, our host Rahim was entertaining.

    Very informative and eye-opening.

    Robert_M, Apr 2021
    Great information delivery by our guide, full of entertaining and informative anecdotes and stories. Good fun but also giving us a better understanding of the history of Broome.

    Broome Pearling excellent history tour

    Martin_A, Mar 2021
    Our guide Stuart provided a very comprehensive history of the Pearling Industry in Broome. Excellent presentation... thank you Stuart!

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