Broome Dolphin Sunset Cruise: Snubfin dolphins in Roebuck Bay

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Hunt one of the ocean's rarest dolphins, then cool off in the boom net as the sun drops over Roebuck Bay.

A 3.5-hour guided wildlife cruise in Broome's Roebuck Bay led by a marine biologist in search of Australian Snubfin Dolphins, one of the world's most elusive marine mammals. The vessel has three viewing areas and premium seating; Middle Eastern appetizers and drinks are served throughout. Swimming in the boom net is available September through October. Pickup is included, and the guide speaks English.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin cruise and sunset experience

Board the spacious vessel
Enjoy Middle Eastern appetizers
Search for Australian Snubfin Dolphins
Swim in the boom net (Sep-Oct only)
Watch the vibrant sunset

The Experience

The boat leaves in search of Snubfin Dolphins—a species so rare that many people who live on the coast never see one. Your guide is a marine biologist from the region's longest-standing operator, and the difference shows: instead of a generic sunset tour, you get real-time insights into what you're watching and why Roebuck Bay matters. The vessel is spacious with three separate viewing areas, so you're not crammed at one rail, and the seating is built for comfort across the whole 3.5 hours.

Fresh Middle Eastern appetizers arrive throughout the cruise—not a single tray at the start, but food that keeps pace with the day. You can bring your own drinks (anything except red wine or homemade alcohol) and the crew keeps them chilled and served to you, or you can order from the licensed bar. Between September and October, when the water is warm enough, you can swim in the boom net—a mesh enclosure that lets you cool off while the boat drifts through the shallows of Roebuck Bay. It's a moment most sunset cruises don't offer.

The boat has a restroom on board, air conditioning, and coffee and tea available. Service animals are welcome. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The pace is built for all fitness levels, though you do need to walk up a flight of stairs to board—if that's not possible for you, let the operator know before you book.

What’s included

Marine biologist guide in English.
hotel pickup.
three viewing areas with premium seating.
fresh Middle Eastern appetizers throughout the cruise.
coffee and tea.
chilled drinks service (bring your own or order from the licensed bar).
restroom on board.
air conditioning.
boom net swimming (September–October only).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Broome Whale Watching

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a fixed departure time and a marine biologist leading the search, which is what makes the wildlife insights possible—you're not just watching the sunset, you're learning why Roebuck Bay matters and what you're actually looking at. Book this if you want expert knowledge woven through the day and don't mind sharing the boat with other travelers; if you'd rather have the guide and the boat to yourself, ask the operator about private options.