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Snubfin Dolphin Cruise
Highlights
- Relax on the 50-foot catamaran 'Orcaella' while searching for playful snubfin dolphins in Broome's stunning waters.
- Savour freshly baked morning tea and canapes as you cruise through Roebuck Bay, enhancing your eco-friendly experience.
- Enjoy a glass of bubbles at sunset, with the chance to spot dolphins while soaking in Broome's breathtaking scenery.
- Experience a door-to-door bus service, making your dolphin adventure convenient and hassle-free from start to finish.
Relax on a 3.5-hour morning discovery as they search for one of Australia’s largest populations of snubfin dolphins and an array of marine life in Broome. Let their friendly crew spoil you on board the 50-foot catamaran ‘Orcaella’ as you enjoy a wonderful morning dolphin cruise. Find out why Sir David Attenborough was drawn to Broome to film these endearing mammals and discover all that makes Roebuck Bay an integral part of the survival of the planet.
Fancy the warmth and beauty of a Broome sunset? Why not join them on a sunset cruise with a chance to see the snubfin dolphins? Sip on a glass of bubbles and nibble on some delicious canapes as their experienced and knowledgeable crew share Mother Nature with you. If you are looking for some things to do in Broome, this eco-dolphin cruise should be added to your essential Broome experience. Whatever month you choose to cruise Roebuck Bay, there is bound to be some friendly dolphin, turtle or dugong ready to say g’day.
Door-to-door bus service is provided with freshly baked morning tea or canapes and hot beverages. Bring-your-own alcohol welcome or purchase from the bar on board.
Itinerary highlights
Explore Roebuck Bay
Roebuck Bay was declared one of Australia’s newest marine parks in 2015 achieving international importance. It has an incredible array of important marine life, crucial to the survival of our planet. Cruise over the intertidal mudflats spotting dugongs, green turtles and the rare Australian Snubfin Dolphins feeding on extensive seagrass meadows. Roebuck Bay is the only place on the planet where you can consistently sight the unique snubfin dolphins. Travel along the coastline and glimpse a view of the spectacular migration of the shorebirds. The colour of the pindan cliffs and the turquoise waters will take your breath away.
Tour details
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Available from 16 March 2026 to 30 November 2026
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Operation information
Broome Whale Watching
Enjoy an unforgettable morning or sunset eco-experience with whales or dolphins. With a small group of guests, let their friendly crew spoil you on board their 50-foot catamaran ‘Orcaella’. Enjoy personalised customer service as whales and dolphins entertain you.
Broome is a hotspot for sighting the unique snubfin dolphins. It’s the highway for humpback whales, with over 35,000 expected every year.
Discover why Sir David Attenborough visited Roebuck Bay on their Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruises. Find out why the bay is instrumental to the survival of our planet.
Fall in love with the giants of the ocean as the whales get up close to you. Watch a mother place complete trust in you as she showcases her calf.
They bring you a wonderful opportunity to encounter marine life while you enjoy homemade treats. Sip on a glass of bubbles or a warm cuppa as their knowledgeable crew share Mother Nature with you.
You become part of their family, and they become part of your holiday memory.
Activities
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Accreditations
- Accessible Tourism Low Hearing
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EcoStar Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- WA – Australia's North West Tourism
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