Cruise Ship Arrivals - Broome
Welcome to Broome
The Broome Visitor Centre is thrilled to welcome cruise passengers to Broome.Where is the cruise ship meeting point?
The cruise ship transfers meeting point on Napier Terrace in Chinatown, Broome (opposite the Roebuck Bay Hotel Bottle Shop). This is where the large cruise ship bus transfers will arrive in Broome/Chinatown.
What is the cruise ship meeting point?
The cruise ship meeting point is where the cruise arrival team will greet you after your bus transfer from the port/wharf and where you can pick up maps, walk over to the visitor centre or jump on the Broome Explorer Bus to see the sights!
Where is the visitor centre?
The Broome Visitor Centre is a short walk from the cruise bus drop off location. Heading west on Napier Tce, walk along the path around Male Oval (or walk directly across the oval) to the entrance for the visitor centre just near the car park. Call us on 08 9195 2200 or get directions from one of the cruise arrival greeting team. We often have staff at the cruise arrival meeting point to assist you.
Please note: The Broome Visitor Centre is currently closed on Sundays
Read on for more information.
Which cruise ships are coming soon?
2024 Schedule
(Updated 28/3/202424 - dates. times and details may change). We have listed large ships only below.
Date, Ship (guest + crew numbers)
1/09/2024 Coral Princess (1970)
9/09/2024 Coral Princess (1970)
1/11/2024 Queen Elizabeth (2081)
10/11/2024 Crown Princess (3080)
29/11/2024 Resilient Lady (2770)
3/12/2024 Westerdam (1916)
All cruise transfers times are subject to change based on local conditions and cruise operations, These are indicative times only.
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Our beautiful cruise heading photo is from Abby Murray Photography.
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Download a copy of the Cruise Passenger Welcome Map
This handy map includes local highlights and more...
Join AOC to explore Broome on one of our sensational town tours!
2 hour Broome Town Bus Tour - CRUISE SHIP SPECIAL
An AOC Broome Town Tour is a relaxed, fuss-free, and fun way of getting to know Broome and Cable Beach. You’ll be collected from your choice of pickup location in our air-conditioned bus and taken on our specialist tour around Broome. Our friendly guide will teach you all about the local history, landmarks and fascinating marine environment, making it an engaging way of seeing this stunning Kimberley town. The total time for the tour is approximately 2.5 hours. At the end of the tour, we can drop you in town to browse the shops or to the Broome Port to board the ship, making this a convenient and easy way to familiarise yourself with Broome.
Call the Broome Visitor Centre to book on 08 9195 2200
Pricing (ex c/c fee)
Adult $95, Concession $85, Child (5-14 years) $45.00, Infant (4 & under) $0, 2 Ad + 2 Ch $240
ALSO - Roebuck Bay Snubfin Dolphin Tour - CRUISE SHIP SPECIAL
Duration: 2.5 Hours (approx.)
Soak up the scenery in comfort and as we cruise along Gantheaume Point, Reddell Beach, Entrance Point and into Roebuck Bay, learning about the biodiversity of fauna & flora in the area. Spot wildlife such as Snubfin dolphins, Indo Pacific Dolphins, turtles, sea snakes, Manta rays, shore birds and Dugong! Our qualified Marine Biologist will be your host on board, providing informative commentary throughout the afternoon. Discover historical sites and landmarks of Broome and get a glimpse of the coastline’s history dating back to the days of the dinosaurs!
Enjoy complimentary appetisers, water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, or a refreshing drink from our licensed bar. Return transfers are provided from the Broome Port or the cruise ship drop off point in Chinatown. You may meet at the departure point if preferred (please contact us for departure location).
Please book online here or call the Broome Visitor Centre on 08 9195 2200
Broome Explorer Bus
Hop on and off with a day pass!Travelling with the Broome Explorer Bus is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to see Broome. We run regular hop on and off services on cruise arrival days with bus stops near to all major highlights, on our way through Town Beach, Chinatown, Broome Boulevard Shopping Centre and Cable Beach. Bus passes are available to purchase at the cruise meeting point for large ship days.
Broome Explorer Bus usually run extra services in addition to normal services on cruise ship dates. Day passes will be available to purchase at the cruise meeting point.
Scenic Flights for cruise guests
2.5 hour scenic Incredible Islands and fly over Horizontal FallsPlease call the Broome Visitor Centre on 08 9195 2200. We require 3 more guests to confirm this departure! You can also request your seats online here (no payment made until departure is confirmed) - look for tour named 'INCREDIBLE ISLANDS - 2.5hr non-stop scenic"
An exciting new experience in Broome!
Join us for an exhilarating 1 hour tour through Roebuck Bay on a custom built V8 airboat!
Roebuck Bay is full of WW2 and pearling history which our guide will inform you of. We will take a tour up Dampier creek taking in the abundant wildlife and amazing tidal movement. We do get a bit wet and muddy at times.
BOOK YOUR AIRBOAT CHARTER ONLINE
Fully guided bus tours for Cruise Ship guests
Broome and Around offer guided bus tours.
On cruise days they usually have a specific Cruise tour that collects from the port/wharf.
BOOK ONLINE
Cruise guests wishing to be collected from the port/wharf should book for the tour named Broome Port Panoramic Sightseeing Adventure - Exclusive Shore Excursion (for Cruise Ships Visiting Broome)
Live Pearl Harvest (Broome) at the Chinatown Showroom
Pearl meat tasting available!
This tour gives visitors an insight into the fascinating history of pearling in Cygnet Bay and how we cultivate some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world. Come and be enlightened on the rich multicultural aspect of the pearling history and experience a live pearl harvest and yummy pearl meat tasting!
Location: Cygnet Bay Pearls of Australia Showroom, Dampier Tce, Chinatown.
Not too far from where the cruise transfer buses arrive at Napier Tce.
BOOK ONLINE - choose the product called Live Pearl Harvest (Broome)
