Cruise Ship Arrivals - Broome

Welcome to Broome

Broome is a unique town, on a peninsula, where one of the world’s last great wildernesses meets the Indian Ocean. Known as the gateway to the Kimberley, Broome’s exotic pearling town past has left a rich history. We encourage visitors to enjoy the variety of local experiences in our vibrant multi-cultural community. Our pristine waters, wide open beaches, abundant wildlife, tropical climate and breath-taking colours attracts visitors from all over the world each year. There is so much to see and discover and many unique, ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences.

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 in Broome 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, walk into Chinatown for pearl shopping, fantastic cafes and to browse local retailers. From here you can also jump on the Broome Explorer Bus to see the sights.

Where is the Broome Visitor Centre?

The Broome Visitor Centre is a short walk from the cruise bus drop off location. The Broome Visitor Centre has been providing booking services and information about local tours for over 48 years, so come in and talk to us about the tour options or give us a call on 08 9195 2200.

DIRECTIONS > 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. Ask for directions from one of the cruise arrival greeting team. We have visitor centre staff at the cruise arrival meeting point to assist you.

Read on for more information.

Explore Broome app

Use the QR codes below to download the app today.

TransBroome Bus Services

TransBroome operates to and from Cable Beach 7 days a week. These bus services run from Monday to Friday, stopping for a short break during the school runs (see times below). Saturday and Sundays an hourly all-day service is available. Read more here

There is a limited service on the public Town Service bus on weekdays, which will only run to its regular schedule – which is every hour between 8.23am and 7.10pm, with a break in service between 1.45pm and 3.45pm.

Join AOC to explore Broome on one of our sensational town tours!

2 hour Broome Town Highlights 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 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 or book online.

Fully booked for Thurs 0th October.

Broome Adventure Cruises

BROOME ECO CRUISE - with Sparkling Wine and Gourmet Platters
Book online or call the Broome Visitor Centre on 08 9195 2200 to enquire.

Thursday 9th October - 12.45pm SCENIC & PREHISTORIC for Cruise Ship Pax - they will pick up at 12midday from the Bus Stop 35 in Carnarvon St opposite the Roey car park.

Frontier Helicopters

See Broome from the sky! 30 min and 60 min helicopter flights are usually available on cruise arrival days. Book online

Broome Private Taxis

Broome Private Taxis will have taxis available for both standard taxi services and tours around Broome for cruise guests. Call 0412 768 468

Live Pearl Harvest (Broome) at the Chinatown Showroom

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! This Live Pearl Harvest tour experience is at the Cygnet Bay Pearls of Australia Showroom on Dampier Tce, Chinatown. This location is not far from where the cruise transfer buses arrive at Napier Tce.

Book online - adjust date in blue area, add qty of guests and click the GOLD book button next to "Broome Showroom Pearl Harvest" Note: Concession rate can be selected for Seniors aged 65+ years.

11.30am showroom experience on Thursday 9th October.

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.

Cruise guests wishing to be collected from the port/wharf should book for the tour named Broome Port Shore Excursion (for Cruise Ships Visiting Broome)
Book your Broome and Around tours online >

Call the Broome Visitor Centre on +61 8 9195 2200 to book ahead of cruise arrival day or talk to the staff at the Cruise Hub Meeting Point on arrival to see what is available on the day.

Broome and Around are fully booked for Thursday 9th October 2025

Read the Cruise Broome Guide to Broome and Surrounds

• Download the guide (pdf)
• Contact Cruise Broome

Which cruise ships are coming soon?

2025 Cruise Arrivals Schedule

(Dates. times and details may change). We have listed large ships only below.

Date, Ship (guest + crew numbers)

Thursday 9th October - Crown Princess - 3300 guests + crew

More dates to be advised. Any cruise bus 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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