Absolute Ocean Charters
Hours: 8am to 5pm
Absolute Ocean Charters is Australia’s favourite, family-owned Broome Fishing Charter company. Discover the best of the north-west on one of our famous Broome Fishing Charters, a spectacular Whale Watching experience off Cable Beach, or a relaxing Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise in Roebuck Bay.
Absolute Ocean Charters (AOC) is the leading and longest operating reef fishing, eco cruise and whale watching charter company in Broome.
They specialise in reef fishing charters, eco sunset cruises, whale watching tours and private charter experiences. Plus, there’s a new Broome town tour showcasing the iconic landmarks as well as sharing fascinating insights into the marine environment surrounding the town. Whichever AOC adventure you choose, you are in the best hands with the most experienced crew.
Absolute Ocean Charters is an owner/operator business with over 30yrs experience on the ocean around Broome and the Kimberley. Part of what makes AOC special is their attention to detail, their efficient, excellent service, and expert knowledge of the local waters. The pride shown in ensuring guests are treated to the most memorable day is unwavering.
Their main vessel “Contessa C” is a 20 metre cruiser offering a fast, comfortable and shaded ride. It is purpose built for marine charters and includes an air-conditioned wheelhouse, full size toilet and plenty of shaded seating.
Going above and beyond, they offer a guaranteed sighting or your money back on their whale watching tours! The range of experiences on offer with AOC as well as the marine experience of the founding directors sets them apart from other operators in Broome and Western Australia.
Beginner or expert, our highly trained and very experienced staff will always be on hand to help you enjoy your day. Families and young children are welcome, you may wish to share a line with your child.
For online booking purposes, a child is 5 – 14 years. Children aged under 4 years of age are free of charge (add 1 qty infant for each child aged 4 and under).
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Join us to explore Broome on one of our sensational town tours!
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.
Enjoy an awe inspiring afternoon viewing the majestic Humpback whales as they migrate their way along the Kimberley coast. Relax in comfort on one of the daybeds while our Marine Biologist keeps you informed and up to date with all the fascinating facts! Listen to whale song through our on board hydrophone whilst enjoying
nibbles and refreshing drinks. Children’s activities and informative commentary on all tours!
While the fisher people of the family are on a fishing charter with us, the rest of the family can keep busy and get out to explore Broome on one of our sensational town tour!
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 accommodation 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 educational and 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, you’ll be dropped back at your accommodation, making this a convenient and easy way to familiarise yourself with Broome.
Enjoy a Full Day Reef fishing charter catching quality table fish for dinner, or earn bragging rights landing a great fighting sport fish! Everything is provided including return transfers from your accommodation, all you have to do is remember to bring your camera!
Amateurs, experts, families & children welcome. You may wish to share a line with your child.
Enjoy a Half Day Reef fishing charter catching quality table fish for dinner, or earn bragging rights landing a great fighting sport fish! Everything is provided including return transfers from your accommodation, all you have to do is remember to bring your camera!
Amateurs, experts, families & children welcome. You may wish to share a line with your child.
Enjoy an awe inspiring morning viewing the majestic Humpback whales as they migrate their way along the Kimberley coast. Relax in comfort on one of the daybeds while our Marine Biologist keeps you informed and up to date with all the fascinating facts! Listen to whale song through our on board hydrophone whilst enjoying
nibbles and refreshing drinks. Children’s activities and informative commentary on all tours!
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, and a refreshing drink from our licensed bar.
Tours operate daily from March to December (weather permitting). The Morning Cruise goes from 9am to 12pm.
Return transfers are provided from all Broome accommodation. You may meet at the departure point if preferred (please contact us for departure location).
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, and a refreshing drink from our licensed bar. This Eco Cruise finishes with a beautiful sunset over the water.
Tours operate daily from March to December (weather permitting). The Sunset Cruise goes from 3pm to 6pm, times may vary slightly depending on sunset times.
Return transfers are provided from all Broome accommodation. You may meet at the departure point if preferred.
Enjoy an awe inspiring afternoon viewing the majestic Humpback whales as they migrate their way along the Kimberley coast. Relax in comfort on one of the daybeds while our Marine Biologist keeps you informed and up to date with all the fascinating facts! Listen to whale song through our on board hydrophone whilst enjoying
nibbles and refreshing drinks. Top this off with one of Broome’s beautiful sunsets on your journey back to shore. Free children’s activities and informative commentary on all tours!
Cancellation Policy
AOC reserves the right to cancel or postpone any tour due to unforeseen circumstances. If any of our tours are cancelled due to bad weather, safety issues or insufficient numbers you will be offered a spot on the next tour available or you will receive a full refund.
If you decide to cancel your booking for any reason and give 72 or more hours notice prior to tour departure date we will refund your payment in full. If you give us less than 72 hours notice but at least 24 hours notice prior to tour departure date we will refund your payment less a 50% cancellation charge. There are no refunds for bookings cancelled within 24 hours of tour departure date or tours purchased but not utilised.
Credit card and Booking fees are non-refundable. All cancellations involving credit card payments will have their refund managed accordingly as per the above conditions, minus a software processing fee (booking fee) of 2%. These fees are absorbed by our software management company Rezdy, not by Absolute Ocean Charters.
For exclusive private charters, cancellations without penalty can be made up until 7 days prior to departure.