Cruise Ship Arrivals - Broome
NEXT CRUISE SHIP ARRIVAL IN BROOME
We encourage local businesses to prepare ahead of time and help create memorable experiences for cruise passengers.
Welcome to Broome
The Broome Visitor Centre is thrilled to welcome cruise passengers 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.
Download a copy of the Cruise Passenger Welcome Map
This handy map includes local highlights and more...
Explore Broome app
The new Shire of Broome Explore Broome app is available to download!
Use the QR codes below to download the app today.
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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.
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.
Frontier Helicopters
Available on cruise arrival daysSee Broome from the sky! 30 min and 60 min helicopter flights are usually available on cruise arrival days. Book online
Broome Private Taxis
Getting around...Broome Private Taxis will have taxis available for both standard taxi services and tours around Broome for cruise guests. Call 0412 768 468
Scenic Flights for cruise guests
2.5 hour scenic Incredible Islands with a fly over Horizontal Falls are often available on cruise arrival dates. These non-stop flights do require minimum numbers to go ahead and the operator will create departure times to suit. 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". Please call the Broome Visitor Centre if we can assist on 08 9195 2200.
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! 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.
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.
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)
TBC
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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