Broome's only Crabbing Adventure & Wildlife Cruise
Overview
This must-do Broome adventure combines luxury cruising, hands-on mud crabbing, and incredible wildlife encounters, all aboard our 42ft catamaran, Ballena.
Unlike any other tour, guests venture into hidden mangrove creeks, known only to locals, for an exclusive crabbing experience, placing and pulling in Kimberley Mud Crab pots with expert guidance.
Why Choose This Tour?
✔ Unique to Broome – One of the few places in the Kimberley where you can crab by boat.
✔ Small Group Experience – Ensuring an intimate and interactive adventure.
✔ Perfect for All Ages – Whether you're a seasoned crabber or a first-timer, this tour is fun for families, couples, and solo travelers.
✔ Unforgettable Coastal Adventure – Combining wildlife spotting, hands-on crabbing, and fresh seafood in one incredible experience.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- All equipment and bait required for crabbing
- Freshly cooked Kimberley Mud Crab
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up time will be between 10 and 40 minutes prior to cruise departure time. We will advise you of a pick up time on the morning of your cruise once all passengers have specified their location.Please meet us out the front of your accomodation. We do our best to be punctual however sometimes delays occur at pick up points so please be aware that in some instances the transfer vehicle may run 5 -10 minutes behind.
What To Expect
Discover Broome’s most unique adventure with a five-hour crabbing and wildlife cruise through the heritage-listed Roebuck Bay.
Board a comfortable 42ft catamaran and soak in breathtaking coastal views as you experience the thrill of catching your own Kimberley Mud Crab.
What the adventure includes:
- Cruise through Roebuck Bay Marine Park aboard Ballena, taking in stunning mangroves, turquoise waters, and Pindan rock formations.
- Spot incredible wildlife, including rare snubfin dolphins, turtles, eagle rays, and sea snakes.
- Navigate the mangrove creek system in a tender boat, placing and pulling crab pots for a hands-on crabbing experience.
- Learn expert crabbing techniques from experienced crew members.
- Enjoy your freshly caught mud crab, cooked onboard with our signature chili-tomato sauce.
- Relax with morning tea, including fresh fruit, croissants, and a choice of tea, coffee, or juice.
- Sip on cocktails from our licensed bar while taking in the stunning surroundings.
- Benefit from courtesy bus transfers to and from your accommodation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Assisted embarkment onto the boat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-310194P4
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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 29 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AWST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- All equipment and bait required for crabbing.
- Freshly cooked Kimberley Mud Crab.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Broome's only Crabbing Adventure & Wildlife Cruise is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Broome’s only Crabbing Adventure & Wildlife Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- All equipment and bait required for crabbing
- Freshly cooked Kimberley Mud Crab
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Assisted embarkment onto the boat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
