Broome Whale Watching Tour Review with Photos 2024

Best Time for a Broome Whale Watching Tour

From late June to September, humpback whales make their way from the cold Antarctica waters to the warmth of Broome. Here they will mate, calf and nurse their young. Broome is one of the best locations to witness this, with over 35,000 whales travelling along the coast of Western Australia during this time.

Are Whale Watch Tours Better in the Morning or Afternoon?

The best time for whale watching in Broome is the afternoon when the wind drops off and the waters are calm.

On this amazing tour you will get up close to these majestic creatures as they swim through the crystal-clear waters and enjoy spectacular views of other marine life such as dolphins, sea turtles and seabirds. So don’t miss out – book your spot now on a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching adventure!

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Whale Watching Broome Sunset Tour Features & Inclusions

Courtesy Bus Transfer

The complimentary bus transfer enhances your overall experience, providing you with a hassle-free and seamless journey to your marine adventure. No need to worry about transportation logistics, such as finding parking or coordinating with taxi services.

This allows you to fully immerse yourselves in the anticipation of your whale watch cruise, while also being an eco-friendly transportation option (reducing the carbon footprint of the whale watching excursion and promoting sustainable tourism practices).

Purpose Built 50 ft Catamaran

Orcaella is a stunning 50 foot catamaran, surveyed to carry 46 passengers; however, the numbers to limited to about 38 on this whale watch cruise.

There’s a toilet onboard which is kept spotless by the crew. The vessel has lots of space to relax up the front, and cushions are supplied to make it comfortable. You also have the option to sit in full shade in two areas of the boat.

The engines on the Orcaella are quiet and fuel-efficient, plus the catamaran causes minimal disturbance to marine life. There are solar panels that provide all the onboard electricity requirements for the tour.

It was such a beautiful boat to cruise around Broome on.

Food & Drink

Delicious canapes and fresh fruit are included in the price and are brought around about every hour by the friendly crew. Complimentary tea and coffee are also included in the tour price. The food was fantastic and included fruit, frittata, lamb falafels with pita and cheese with biscuits.

Gluten-free, vegetarians, and vegans can be catered for.

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Our Review of Broome Whale Watching Tour

Our afternoon started by being collected from our accommodation at Broome Beach Resort by the courtesy bus. Upon arrival at Gantheaume Point (southern end of Cable Beach), we were transported to the catamaran by a tender. It was an amphibious vessel that allowed you to get into it on the beach. Once at the catamaran, stepping from the tender onto the boat was easy.

We headed to the front of the boat, grabbed some pillows to sit on, and made ourselves comfortable. There were under 30 passengers onboard, so there was plenty of room to find a place to relax.

Once everyone was settled, the anchor was pulled up, and we set sail. The crew came around and asked if we wanted any drinks; you could take your own or purchase them at reasonable prices.

Sitting back with a drink was so relaxing, the wind blowing through your hair, taking in the turquoise water shimmering in the sun. I almost forgot we were on the lookout for whales!

The crew were knowledgeable and provided lots of information about whales, with a full commentary along the way.

The water was very calm and much different to our experience on the Bremer Bay Orca Tour. However, if you suffer from seasickness, take medication before the cruise, as the tour company cannot dispense tablets on the day.

We saw quite a few whales, dolphins and marlin in different spots. Unfortunately, none of them were in a playful mood, so we didn’t get to see them breach. However, there were plenty of tail flicks, fins, and water spouts.

Before we knew it, we had to head back. Time went so fast; we could have spent the whole day looking at these majestic creatures.

It was a peaceful and tranquil sailing back as the sun set upon the day.

This Broome Whale Watching tour is the best we have been on due to the smooth sailing, the number of whales we encountered, the incredible crew, and the food quality.

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Who is the Broome Whale Watching Sunset Cruise for?

This cruise would suit anyone with a passion for the outdoors and a keen interest in marine life. Eco-conscious travellers, committed to supporting sustainable tourism practices, would be happy with this choice. 

This Broome Whale Watching Sunset Cruise would provide an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking setting. Photographers would relish the opportunity to capture stunning images of majestic whales, as well as the vibrant hues of the sunset over the pristine waters of Broome.

Other Broome Whale Watching Reviews

Broome Whale Watching have over 580 reviews with a 5 out of 5 star rating. Rave reviews like this:

“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.”

Natasha

Broome Whale Watching Cruise Alternative

Snubfin Broome Dolphin Tour

You can take the Snubfin Dolphin tour if it isn’t whale-watching season while you are there. Roebuck Bay has one of Australia’s largest population of snubfin dolphins and a large amount of marine life, including manta rays and turtles.

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