Half-Day Whale Watching Sunset Cruise from Broome
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Broome, Australia
- 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’ve been dreaming of watching whales in the wild, you can do so right from Broome on this half-day sunset cruise. Broome is known as a “humpback highway,” as more than 35,000 of the giant creatures travel this way every year. Get more than a glimpse of migrating whales from your spacious vessel with viewing decks, and enjoy the colors of the sunset at the same time.
- Whale sightings are guaranteed in July and August
- Learn more about the importance of these enormous mammals
- Snacks and refreshments are included
- The perfect end to a day on the beaches of Broome
What's Included
- SnacksHome made canapes, cheese and antipasto platers
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
- Whale Watching Cruise
- Boom Net Swimming
- Alcoholic BeveragesYou 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.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.1:30 pm
Itinerary
1
Cable Beach
5 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for travelers with very limited walking ability
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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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 229 reviews
Lisa_A, Sep 2025
A fabulous day, magnificent sunset .
End of whale season so only saw a few from a distance
Staff were amazing, so friendly and very attentive
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you Lisa_A! We are very lucky to have such a wonderful crew, it is so lovely to hear that they looked after you well. Thank you for sharing the end of our Humpback whale season with us. Take care, Alex :)
DanaVandewaal_V, Aug 2025
Great staff, great view and beautiful experience. Whales and sea snakes :))) to do whilst in Broome!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you DanaVandewaal_V for your great review! It's such an honour to be considered on people's 'to-do' lists when they visit Broome, and I will pass on your kind words.
Hope to cruise with you again soon,
Charlotte :)
Jason_D, Jul 2025
Beautiful day on the water, we saw a few whales.
The staff were friendly and helpful. Great afternoon tea.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Jason, it's lovely to hear that you had such a great afternoon with us! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, it really helps us out.
I am so glad that our staff and food were able to add to the already wonderful experience of finding whales, we really appreciate you coming out with us!
Thanks again, Charlotte :)
Anne_W, Aug 2024
We went whale watching. We saw heaps of whales frolicking about which was wonderful. The canapes were great also. Staff were happy and helpful. It was a wonderful afternoon.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Anne we are so pleased you had a great experience on the water with us! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Broome.
Philippa_B, Aug 2024
Perfect way to make the most of the Broome weather. Great service and we were able to see lots of whales. Fantastic!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Philippa! We have to say the boating life is rather beautiful in this Broome climate. Thanks again for coming on board with us.
Jacqueline_F, Aug 2024
Fantastic experience, great team and beautiful atmosphere and scenery. Had a beautiful day out on the water, seeing heaps of wildlife. The team provided a variety of drinks, snacks. Everything went super smooth. We swam in the net behind the boat, loads of fun and it all felt super save, as they assisted us in any way needed.
Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get a close look at the beautiful whales. Plus for respecting the animals at the same time, as e.g. we always kept a secure distance to the female and her newborn.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Ah the best days out there are certainly seeing the gift that is a newborn humpback calf. We are glad you enjoyed all elements of the cruise including the boom net swimming, how gret is it being towed by the boat?! Thank you for this lovely review and we are so thrilled to hear to had a fantastic time with us.
Codex_A, Aug 2024
Great day out on the water and whales did not disappoint. Would say take a lite cardigan or something to block some of the wind.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Yes we agree that offshore breeze can be pretty cool at times! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time on board and took home some great humpback memories, take care.
Regina_G, Jul 2024
We had a great day out on the whale watching tour. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We saw lots of whales. A word of warning - DO NOT BOOK THROUGH VIATOR they charge substantially more than booking directly with the operator.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you Regina for your review! A day filled with whales will certainly be one to remember. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us on board.
Diane_C, Jul 2024
Seen lots of whales, crew were amazing, food delicious and experience well worth it. Would happily recommend to others
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you Dianne, we really appreciate your recommendation! Sounds like you had a sensational time out there on the water, we hope to see you again.
Shayne_R, Jul 2024
A great trip. Fantastic crew and a lovely boat.
We seen wales tail slapping several sea snakes and dolphins. Finished by a very nice sunset. And safely delivered back to our destination
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you Shayne! Tail slapping is so incredible to witness, the sound as their flukes hit the water is like nothing else! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us, thank you again for your review.
FengLin_Y, Aug 2023
atmosphere at that moment. Spectnlar Sunset view. stimulated swimming experience behind the boat in the sea.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hey Feng, so happy to hear you enjoyed our incredible Broome sunset and a fun swim in the boom net! Definitely worth jumping in for a refresh after an afternoon on the boat. Thank you for coming out on the water with us! Best wishes, Alex
Ding_T, Aug 2023
Friendly staff and delicious snacks. Boat very clean. See a lot of whale.
That manned amphibian vessel is very impressive.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you very much Ding_T! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time out on the water and saw lots of whales!
Kind regards,
Jade
Staples_M, Aug 2023
Perfect day out to seeing a mother humpback teaching her energetic new calf some new skills. Lots of whale pec slapping to keep us engaged. The crew served yummy food and we had a go on the boom net as we headed back to shore.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Aw how good @Staples_M! So pleased to hear you had some amazing interactions with the humpback whales! The boom net is always alot of fun. Thank you for coming out with us!
Safe travels!
Kind regards,
Jade
Jo_F, Jul 2023
Beautiful day of sunshine and the flattest sea you could imagine. Skilled skipper and friendly staff. Had great interactions with three whales that were curious enough to come close to the boat on several occasions
LEONIE_B, Jul 2023
Great experience, friendly crew and on time to pick up, we saw lots of whales and we even stayed longer out because they wouldn’t leave us alone , wonderful 😍😍
Response from Host, Jul 2023
How good is seeing the whales!! Never gets old. Thank you for coming out with us!
Fiamma_R, Jul 2023
Amazing experience!!!
The crew was so lovely, the food excellent and the whales wonderful.
A must do in Broome definetely.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you Fiamma_R! Very kind. Great having you on board!
Maddison_M, Jul 2023
Wow this was definitely my favourite part about Broome! We were able to get up and close with many whales, dolphin pods, turtles and other marine animals, which we loved! The boat was beautiful with so much space too.
Penny_S, Sep 2022
Had a fabulous time. Everyone so very helpful and we were looked after ❤️ All the staff provided food, drinks and care the whole time
Neil_M, Sep 2022
Looking back at whales splashing in the sunset.
Even the tender boat was an experience.
Food on board was amazing
natasha_r, Jul 2022
This was the best experience we have ever had, the whales came so close to the boat, the staff and owner were amazing they couldn't of looked after us any better. the drinks and food were amazing with perfection service. I would recommend this to trip to anyone it was amazing and the view of the sunset on the boat was spectacular.
Justine_G, Jul 2022
Such a great experience to be part of. The crew were awesome and very helpful. We all had a ball and would definitely suggest adding this to your ‘must do’ experiences when in Broome!
Merryl_N, Jul 2022
The staff and captain were amazing. They all went out of their way to make our trip comfortable and unforgettable. Seeing the whales so close was the best experience we had had yet travelling Aust from Qld
Meredith_S, Jul 2022
An excellent experience and great service. Convenient pick up and drop off, comfortable boat and friendly and efficient staff. Most importantly we saw lots of whales and they wanted to interact with our boat. They went under and around the boat many times. We were very lucky on this day.
Sue_A, Jul 2022
It was a beautiful day with a calm sea. Great skipper and lovely helpful staff. We were very lucky to see lots of dolphins and 2 adult and baby whales. Headed back to shore enjoying a stunning sunset. Thank you all for making it a memorable experience ✨️ Sue
Jennifer_P, Sep 2021
Seeing a mother and baby whale. It was wonderful to be out on the water.
The staff were all very friendly and attentive.
Excellent value for money. A very memorable day.
Debra_G, Sep 2021
The sound of the whale singing, was absolutely beautiful, we thought the little boat that got us to the catamaran was cool, Cam and his crew were attentive snd organized, the food was good and seeing the whales breach fir a brief moment was thrilling, thank you, we will recommend. Best of luck with your business in these tough times.
Claire_B, Sep 2021
Fabulous experience! The staff were lovely, food delicious and the whales were awesome. Can’t fault it.
Judy_C, Aug 2021
Great day out the staff were great and very friendly. The food was excellent and the three of us thoroughly enjoyed it
Barbara_M, Jul 2021
Very happy and professional staff, excellent food. Everything was great. Wasn’t happy when I discovered the cost was in US dollars which converted to a lot more Aussie dollars.
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Thank you Barbara M for reviewing your experience with our team. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your afternoon with our friendly crew. It is great to know you also loved the nibbles served on board. We can appreciate your frustration with the confusion surrounding the cost of the tour. From what we can see, your booking was made through Viator/Tripadvisor. Although only $150 AUS for a half-day experience, when unknowingly researching tours in a foreign value, it can make budgeting difficult when traveling. We have limited control over this platform so it would be great if you could email us further information regarding the pricing listed in US dollars to pass on to Viator/Tripadvisor. This is the first time we have received such information. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Our email address is admin@broomewhalewatching.com.au.
Once again, thank you for making time to experience the waters of Broome and for sharing your day with others.
Kind regards,
Valerie
Julie_M, Jul 2021
Brilliant day, the tour was very professional, staff friendly, we saw so many whales . They were close to us , was able to take great photos . The snacks on board were delicious
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