Broome sunset cruises: Price, duration, location & boom net swimming

A Broome sunset cruise is a fabulous way of taking in an Indian Ocean sunset from Broome, Western Australia. Tickets for the late afternoon catamaran cruise around Roebuck Bay or Cable Beach cost $130 including hotel transfers.

A Broome sunset cruise takes advantage of one key selling point Western Australia has over the rest of the country – spectacular sunsets.

To book your Broome sunset cruise, head this way.

Sunsets in Broome, Western Australia

In Broome, the main resort town of the Kimberley region, the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. There’s often a rippling effect over the enormous tidal flats that just adds to the glorious scene.

Cable Beach is the most popular spot for taking in the Indian Ocean sunset, but you can also see out the day in style on a Broome sunset cruise.

Best 5 Broome day trips to book in advance

Horizontal Falls and Dampier Peninsula day tour – including speedboat ride and Buccaneer archipelago flight. (See other Horizontal Falls tour options here).
Dampier Peninsula 4WD tour – including Beagle Bay’s pearl shell church, Aboriginal communities & Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
Fixed wing air tour – including Cape Leveque, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm & Horizontal Falls.
Windjana Gorge day tour – including the Tunnel Creek caves.
Epic full day combo – see Mitchell Falls, Horizontal Falls and the Dampier Peninsula in one trip.

Broome sunset cruise on the Ballena catamaran

The Broome sunset cruise, aboard the 42ft sailing catamaran Ballena, heads around the shoreline around the town. It either takes in Cable Beach or Roebuck Bay depending on weather and tidal conditions.

There’s a boom net attached to the Broome sunset cruise catamaran. This means you can go for a swim before enjoying drinks and canapes as the sun sets.

Broome sunset cruise cost

Transfers from Broome hotels are included in the $130 Broome sunset cruise price. The whole tour lasts about three and a half hours. These Broome sunset cruises can be booked online.

To see sunset from land, Reddell Beach is a good spot.

Broome activities

Other things to do in Broome include Cable Beach camel rides, tours to the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park and visits to the Willie Creek Pearl Farm.

Further options include Horizontal Falls tours, Broome helicopter rides, dolphin cruises and four wheel drive tours to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek. There are also several good day trips from Broome.

Broome accommodation recommendations

There are plenty of places to stay in Broome – mostly scarily expensive. These are the best accommodation choices if they’re available on your dates.

For the best pool scene: Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa.
For Cable Beach location, but considerably cheaper: RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park.
For a good value, fairly central aparthotel: Moonlight Bay Suites.
For character, heritage and charm: Pinctada McAlpine House.

Cable Beach isn't the only place to enjoy the sunset in Broome, WA — Cable Beach isn’t the only place to enjoy the sunset in Broome, WA. Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

9 great Broome experiences to book today

1. Sunset camel ride – take in the changing colours of Cable Beach on camelback.
2. Horizontal Falls flight – see one of nature’s most extraordinary natural phenomena
3. Crocodile park visit – watch big crocs being fed up close.
4. Half hour helicopter ride – see the extraordinary red rock coastline from above
5. Dinosaur footprints adventure – including a wildlife spotting boat ride down Dampier Creek.
6. Sunset cruise – enjoy an Indian Ocean sunset with wine in hand
7. Windjana Gorge day trip – venture deeper into the rugged Kimberley.
8. Town tour – learn Broome’s fascinating history along the way.
9. Mud-crabbing experience – catch crabs in the mangroves then eat them after they’re cooked by a pro.