An afternoon on the catamaran Orcaella, looking for rare snubfin dolphins in Roebuck Bay, riding the boom net in the warm shallows, then watching the sun go down off Reddell Beach and Cable Beach with appetisers on the top deck. Courtesy bus transfers from your Broome accommodation are included.
Days
- About 3.5 hours
Age
- All ages; child fares from 2 to 14
Group size
- Shared catamaran cruise
Start / finish
- Broome accommodation / Roebuck Bay / Cable Beach / Broome accommodation
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Catamaran Orcaella, with courtesy bus transfers in Broome
Meals
- Middle Eastern style appetisers
Route
Included experiences
- Roebuck Bay — look for snubfin dolphins with the skipper
- Boom net — get pulled through the shallows behind the boat (late March to early October)
- Reddell Beach — red pindan cliffs at sunset (April to June)
- Gantheaume Point and Cable Beach — watch the sun set from the top deck
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Reviews
5.0
Based on 11 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable crew, with many highlighting the professionalism and welcoming atmosphere throughout the cruise. The most frequently appreciated aspects are the stunning Cable Beach sunsets, opportunities to swim in the boom net, and sightings of snubfin dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life, along with quality food and drink options available on board. The main caveat is that marine wildlife sightings, whilst often plentiful, are not guaranteed, as weather conditions and animal behaviour can affect what is observed on any given outing.
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We had the best time on the sunset cruise watching dolphins. The crew were friendly and informative and even gave us complimentary drinks as newlyweds, and we saw quite a few snubfin dolphins and a green turtle.
A fabulous, friendly crew and a very knowledgeable skipper. We loved watching the dolphins and turtles in beautiful weather, and the sunset on the way back to Cable Beach was glorious.
A fantastic sunset cruise. Wind kept us out of the bay where the snubfins are, but we saw loads of dolphins off Cable Beach, and the crew were friendly and knowledgeable.
A fantastic afternoon on the sunset tour with professional, knowledgeable staff and excellent commentary. We spotted turtles, dugongs and a sea snake, loved that we could bring our own drinks or order a cocktail, and the hot food was generous and delicious. A truly special evening.
In Broome for a few days in late May, I tried the sunset cruise and it was wonderful. Calm water, great views, tasty nibbles, a friendly crew and lots of snubfin dolphins and flatback turtles, finished with a stunning Cable Beach sunset. The beach-to-boat tender kept my feet dry too.
