About the Port
Broome sits on a slender peninsula where the red earth of the Kimberley meets the turquoise Indian Ocean, its long tidal flats and dramatic light giving the town a distinctive, laid-back character. Built on a multicultural pearling heritage that drew Japanese, Malay, and Aboriginal communities together over more than a century, Broome retains a relaxed frontier charm found in its old town lanes and corrugated-iron buildings.
Cable Beach, with its sweep of white sand and famous sunsets, lies a short drive from the center and remains the town's best-known stretch of coast. Pearl farms in the surrounding waters continue a tradition that shaped the region's economy and identity. For many travelers, Broome serves as the natural starting or finishing point for voyages into the remote Kimberley wilderness beyond.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Broome.
Watch Sunset Over Cable Beach
Ride a camel along the sand or simply settle in with a drink as the sky turns gold over the Indian Ocean; a short taxi ride from the town center.
Tour a Pearl Farm
Visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm to see how South Sea pearls are cultivated, with guided tours and a creek cruise explaining the industry that built Broome; book ahead as slots fill quickly.
Wander Chinatown's Heritage Lanes
Stroll the corrugated-iron shopfronts and pearling-era buildings of old Chinatown, browsing pearl showrooms and soaking up the multicultural history that shaped the town over a century.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Broome
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Soleal | 10 | $13,750 | |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Jacques Cartier | 10 | $30,640 | |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Soleal | 10 | $15,630 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 10 | $14,698 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Soleal | 10 | $14,820 | |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Princess | Crown Princess | 28 | $10,159 | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Princess | Crown Princess | 24 | $5,107 | |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 126 | $75,399 | |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 145 | $102,099 | |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 82 | $46,834 | |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 37 | $29,834 | |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 63 | $43,540 | |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Quest | 20 | $11,049 | |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Princess | Grand Princess | 28 | $5,978 | |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Princess | Grand Princess | 26 | $6,515 | |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Princess | Grand Princess | 24 | $5,540 | |
| Apr 30, 2027 | Princess | Grand Princess | 17 | $2,134 | |
| May 8, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 26 | $25,198 | |
| May 17, 2027 | Princess | Grand Princess | 17 | $2,761 | |
| May 17, 2027 | Princess | Grand Princess | 15 | $3,278 |
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