Spot a Snubbie,
Play with Whales.
Climb aboard a Broome Whale Watching cruise for a once in a lifetime opportunity to spot yourself a ‘snubbie’ or closely observe a breathtaking humpback whale.
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or many years, the acrobatic displays of humpback whales and their incredible migration to the Kimberley had been kept a secret, until Broome Whale Watching was established in 2007. For researchers and conservationists, Camden Sound Marine Park, located 400km north of Broome, has primarily been the leading regional focus – known as the ‘maternity ward’ or ‘humpback nursery’. From late June to early September, close to 30,000 whales embark on a long journey from Antarctica. Searching for warmer waters and an ideal place to mate, give birth, and socialise – humpback whales spend their winter holidays in Broome each year. In the early days, little information had been shared about the astonishing playful whales right on our doorstep. Cameron Birch, owner and skipper of Broome Whale Watching, spent the last 20 years exploring Western Australia’s coast. He was committed to sharing and developing this amazingly accessible marine experience with the community, building a
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new tourism industry in Broome. Having worked in Coral Bay along the Ningaloo Reef in the early 2000s, Cameron encountered numerous whales. “I was keen to investigate where these friendly giants were going next on their great journey,” says Cameron. His curiosity coincided with the purchase of Sentosa Fishing Charters in 2007. With a fresh start in Broome, Cameron hit the ground running and discovered an incredible surprise – WA is home to the world’s largest group of humpback whales. It was time to introduce the Kimberley’s first whale
watching vessel, ‘Observer’. In 2008, ‘Observer’, a purpose built whale watching vessel, was put to work offering whale watching and sunset experiences three times per week. Broome Whale Watching has evolved from a fast-paced, adrenaline hit aboard ‘Observer’, to a modern, first-class personalised service on the newly acquired ‘Orcaella’, a 50-foot catamaran. With breathtaking views from the top deck, guests are wowed in more ways than one. Whale watching and sunset cruises are now offered daily between the months of late visitbroome.com.au
