Cruise from Broome

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Broome lies on a peninsula on the Indian Ocean. After the transfer from the port or wharf, cruise buses arrive at the meeting point on Napier Terrace in Chinatown. The town centre offers shops, cafés and a glimpse of Broome as a pearling town. For destinations outside the centre, guests can take a guided tour or a taxi transfer.

From the cruise ship to town

The wharf and the Chinatown meeting point are two separate stops. The journey into town begins at the actual wharf; if a transfer is required, the difference between the port, terminal and transfer is important for planning. Cruise buses take passengers from the port or wharf to Napier Terrace, opposite the Bottle Shop at the Roebuck Bay Hotel. A team welcomes guests there and hands out maps. Chinatown and the Broome Visitor Centre are within walking distance.

On cruise ship days, organised tours offer pick-up at the port or wharf. The “Broome Port Shore Excursion” is designed for departures from this port and should be booked accordingly. On an organised excursion, the cruise line, local operator and port have different responsibilities during a shore visit. Information about local buses is available at the Chinatown meeting point; taxis are available for trips and sightseeing tours. This also makes it easy to reach destinations outside the town centre.

Visitor Centre and onward travel

The Broome Visitor Centre is close to the bus meeting point. From Napier Terrace, head west along Male Oval or cross the oval to the entrance by the car park. The centre offers information about local tours and helps visitors find their way around.

The visitor information for cruise passengers brings together details about the meeting point, the route to the Visitor Centre, buses, taxis and organised tours. Arrival details and times can change; for each shore visit, follow the cruise line’s information and the time you must be back on board. The all-aboard time is the latest time to return and is before the scheduled departure.

A shore visit in Chinatown

Chinatown is ideal for a stroll during a short port call or if you are not taking a longer excursion. Napier Terrace and the neighbourhood’s streets are lined with pearl shops, cafés and local businesses. Broome is known as a pearling town with a long history of pearling. The Visitor Centre can be visited without arranging any additional transport.

The Broome Historical Museum on Robinson Street adds local history to the stroll. The visitor information lists the Town Beach/Museum stop as a suitable place to get off and gives the address as 67 Robinson Street; the museum is not right by the cruise bus meeting point.

Excursions and destinations outside the town centre

Guided bus tours for cruise passengers pick up at the port and connect several stops, so passengers do not have to coordinate the route themselves. Taxis are suitable for individual trips or sightseeing tours. The choice depends mainly on the length of the port call and how many stops you want to make.

Cable Beach is outside the town centre and requires a separate transfer. If visiting several destinations, make sure you plan the return to the port bus and your time back on board from the outset.

Broome as a cruise port

Broome welcomes cruise ships for shore visits. The visitor information is specifically aimed at cruise passengers and combines transfer advice with local excursions. Ship schedules and arrival times can change; for your specific trip, follow the information provided by your cruise line.