Cruise Ship Arrivals - Broome

Welcome 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 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.

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. Call us on 08 9195 2200 or get directions from one of the cruise arrival greeting team. We often have visitor centre staff at the cruise arrival meeting point to assist you.

Read on for more information.

Explore Broome app

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Broome Explorer Bus

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.

• Download the latest Broome Explorer Bus timetable
  

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.

Extra Cruise Day Market THIS SUNDAY

Broome Courthouse Grounds (A short walk from Broome Explorer Bus Stop #12/33)

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

2 hour Broome Town Highlights Tour - CRUISE SHIP SPECIAL is available to book for Friday 1st November and Sunday 10th November.

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

Scenic Flights for cruise guests

Please call the Broome Visitor Centre on 08 9195 2200. We require 3 more guests to confirm this departure! Departure time is flexible (usually between 9am - 10am)
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"

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!

Location: Cygnet Bay Pearls of Australia Showroom, Dampier Tce, Chinatown. This location is not far from where the cruise transfer buses arrive at Napier Tce.

One Live Pearl Harvest tour experience will be available at 1PM Sunday 10th November. Book online (Adjust date to Sunday and select the Live Pearl Harvest Broome tour option)
The boutique in Chinatown will also be open for shopping on Sunday 10th November.

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 >

Sunday 10th November Availability

MORNING TOWN TOUR
Broome Port Shore Excursion (for Cruise Ships Visiting Broome)
Time: 8:30 am, Departure: From the Wharf (only 5 seats left as of 7/11)

Tuesday 3rd December Availability

MORNING TOWN TOUR
Broome Port Shore Excursion (for Cruise Ships Visiting Broome)
Time: 8:30 am, Departure: From the Wharf (14 seats left as of 7/11)

AFTERNOON TOUR
Afternoon Crocodile Park Tour: $75 per adult, including transport
Time: 12.45 pm
Pickup Location: Napier Street, Chinatown (cruise meeting point)
Drop-off: Approximately 3.15 pm in Napier Street or directly back to the Wharf approximately 3.30 pm

Afternoon Town Tour $120 per adult, including transport
Time: 12.30 pm
Pickup Location: Napier Street
Drop-off: Approximately 3.15 pm in Napier Street or directly back to the Wharf approximately 3.30 pm

Call the Broome Visitor Centre on +61 8 9195 2200 to book ahead of cruise arrival day.

Read the Cruise Broome Guide to Broome and Surrounds

• Download the guide (pdf)
• Contact Cruise Broome

Which cruise ships are coming soon?

2024 Cruise Arrivals Schedule

(Updated 11/11/2024 - dates. times and details may change). We have listed large ships only below.

Date, Ship (guest + crew numbers)
Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Westerdam (1800)

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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