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AOC Whale Watching from Broome
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AOC Whale Watching from Broome

By Absolute Ocean Charters
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Ages 0-100, max of 30 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Restroom on board
  • Snacks
  • Soda/Pop
What's not included
  • Purchase alcohol from our bar onboard, or BYO.


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • 169-199 Gantheaume Point Rd, Minyirr WA 6726, Australia
    Meeting point will be ON GANTHEAUME BEACH. Please contact us to confirm meeting point.
Pickup details
  • PLEASE CONFIRM PICKUP TIME AS EACH HOTEL IS DIFFERENT. CONTACT US.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Stroller accessible
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 53507P5

      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience 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
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 53507P5

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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        What an amazing experience
        An amazing experience. Spotted lots of snubfin dolphins, boobies and terns. Dolphins and birds were diving for fish. Our dietary needs were catered for. Team was friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Highly recommend this tour.
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        Great day.
        Bloody brilliant. Great day. Haven't got a clue about fishing but crew were great, helpful , and friendly and I caught 3 nice fish including a big Spanish Mackerel. Big bag of fish fillets to take hope. Very happy.
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      • mickrO3830KD
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        Love your fishing charter
        Totally enjoyed my fishing trip. Great crew and well organised. Shame I got the worst rod for someonewho fishes a lot. Hope to be back for another trip.
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      • Y4846HDnicolaw
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome sea adventure 🐋🐬
        Beautiful cruise in an incredible location. We saw a whale and a pod of "snubbies". The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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      • joevJ4057SC
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        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Disappointing
        While holidaying in Broome I paid $800 for my two Sons 24 & 13 who have never been fishing before to go on this day trip which I thought would be an experience of a lifetime. Unfortunately one caught a fish that got taken by a shark and the other didn’t catch anything so pretty disappointed for them both. With the previous reviews I had read I would of expected the staff to be a little more helpful with this as it was a fishing trip when fish where a plenty apparently not just a day on a boat. Suppose that’s the chance you take with fishing . Just a lot of money for nothing really.
        Written July 21, 2024
      • hydieSydney
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        Must do tour
        Candy took us on our tour and she was fantastic. Knew so much local knowledge. Also went far beyond their job when I had realised I had left my sunglasses on the bus. Her husband made a special trip early in the morning to return them to my hotel. Would recommend this tour.
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      • DLBate
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        Great day
        Fantastic day. They will keep my moving locations to ensure a good fishing spot. We encountered a school of Spanish mackerel and it was game on! Then came the sharks to are re to the excitement! The guys are fantastic, filleting and storing everything you catch so you can take home later if you want.
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      • pambQ7678MB
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        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good day on the water
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      • A8933RKalexb
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing fishing experience.
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      Claudia X
      67 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The sunset whale watching tour was insanely good on this particular day. Several whales breaching, including a very active calf, informative commentary by the team.
      Plus the wonderful colours of the Broome shore and ocean, it was stunning.
      10/10.
      Written August 12, 2023
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      TinaLeighLeongatha
      Leongatha18 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Couples
      It was fantastic we saw everything from whales breaching to lying on their backs and flapping their fins around madly to dolphins! We were very fortunate to have a boat driver who was willing to chase any movement that he saw up keeping in mind not to get too close to the whales. The staff on the boat were fantastic also. We loved it thank you Absolute Ocean Charters!
      Written July 26, 2023
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      Thank you for your review, we are all very happy you had a nice tour with us!
      Written July 30, 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Linda R
      58 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023
      I have been on two tours with AOC. I found that Amy (the Marine biologist) was very knowledgeable and explained the story of whales quite clearly. Loved that Mick played the whale song as well and we tried to hear them ourselves.
      Seeing the whales breach and also spotting a mother and calf was a highlight for me.
      Written July 26, 2023
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating! We are very happy you had a nice day out with us, and we hope to see you on board again!
      Written July 30, 2023
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      Bath
      16 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic tour - Phoebe, Georgie, Chris and Robin were an excellent crew and looked after us superbly well.
      Incredible close encounters with high numbers of humpback whales. Interesting commentary, tasty nibbles, and a massive coolbox to store our BYO frosty beers. Couldn't really have asked for a better day out..! To top it off, we were steaming back watching the sunset when a whale fully breached over the horizon... the icing on the cake!

      Thanks so much!
      Written August 7, 2024
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      Hi Jo, We're so glad you enjoyed your time with the crew! Thank you so much for your review. Team AOC
      Written September 11, 2024
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      Wendy B
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2022
      So lovely to be out in the middle of the ocean, it was nothing short of amazing to see the whales come up so close to the boat, the charter & tour guides are so careful about respecting these majestic creatures.
      A great narrative was delivered by their marine biologist.
      Nibbles and refreshments were plentiful.
      I highly recommend this tour..."
      Written July 26, 2022
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      We are so glad you enjoyed your time out on the ocean with us and it sounds like you love the whales as much as we do! Thank you so much Wendy!
      Written July 26, 2022
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      Susanna D
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The Sunset (Whale Watching) Cruise with Absolute Ocean Charters was the best I’ve been on and made our family holiday to Broome so memorable.

      We loved hearing the marine biologist’s interesting talks, listening to the gentle giants sing their whale song via the hydraphone and see them splash and play about.

      The crew were friendly, professional and welcoming.
      We could move all around the boat, there was plenty of room.
      The snacks were delicious and loved that we could byo drinks. We felt right at home.

      We will remember this amazing family adventure for years to come!
      Written July 11, 2023
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      Jane D
      5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2023 • Couples
      We had a wonderful afternoon with a fantastic crew. Well catered, Amy gave informative talk on the whales and the captain made sure we didn't miss out. The team really gave us an excellent experience with the sunset cruise.
      Thankyou from us all
      Written August 12, 2023
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      Thank you for your 5-star review, we are happy to hear our staff made your experience a memorable one! Kind regards, AOC Team
      Written August 15, 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      M2644DRclaireg
      North Wonthaggi, Australia14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2023 • Couples
      The experience was really well organise, with punctual pick-up, seemless transport to the boat, and information about how the afternoon was going to unfold.
      The on-board marine biologist was very informative, used, easy to understand language, and seemed very passionate about what she was doing. We were privileged to see a Humpback with a newborn calf, and it was so good to be able to understand the behaviour thanks to Amy's explanations. It was very moving.
      The catering was lovely and the sunset as we headed back was a bonus.
      At the end of the day, drop off was flexible and easy, very much appreciated.
      Written August 11, 2023
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating! We are very happy you had a nice day out with us, and we hope to see you on board again! Kind regards, AOC Team
      Written August 15, 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Steven Kelsall
      Broome, Australia12 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2022 • Friends
      What a fantastic afternoon out on the water with Absolute Ocean Charters!

      I went out with local friends to see if we could spot some Humpback Whales. Well we weren’t disappointed with three adults and one juvenile making many appearances.

      Although no big breaches out of the water, at least close by, but many in the distance on our return to shore, we were certainly treated to some great close encounters, tail and fin waves!

      Thank you to the AOC team and crew on board, for looking after us and a great afternoon.
      Written August 4, 2022
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      Thanks for you fantastic review. We're glad you had a great time and we would love to see you again next time your in Broome!
      Written August 8, 2022
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      Retired
      Melbourne, Australia70 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2023 • Couples
      Once in a lifetime opportunity to see the whale sharks in the wild and have the privilege of swimming with them.
      The crew on this tour are exceptional I was a little nervous, the staff made sure I had the best time and I did, got to swim with them on 4 occasions will never forget the experience.
      Thankyou.
      Written July 2, 2024
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