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Broome, Australia

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Things to do in Broome

Broome is where the desert meets the sea and immediately decides to throw a beach party. It’s a place where you can ride a camel past a multi-million dollar sunset, shop for pearls harvested by marine mollusks and then finish the day standing on red cliffs pretending you're in a tourism ad. It’s out there — geographically and vibe-wise — and that’s exactly why you’re going to love it.

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  • Entrance gate of the Broome Chinese Cemetery featuring red pillars, a traditional-style roof and surrounding palm trees.

    Visit the Japanese Cemetery, final resting place for over 900 pearl divers — a haunting, beautiful and unexpected part of Broome’s legacy.

  • Close-up of a pearl resting inside the soft interior of an opened oyster.

    Step into the world of pearling at the Pearl Luggers Museum, where divers once hunted oyster treasure with little more than guts and lung capacity.

  • A sandy beach scattered with small stones sits below tall layered cliffs, with calm blue water and a bright sky overhead.

    Snap a selfie in front of red cliffs so vibrant they’ll make every other vacation photo feel like it was taken in grayscale.

  • Jagged red sandstone cliffs beside clear turquoise water under a bright blue sky.

    Marvel at fossilized dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point.

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Shore excursions to explore in Broome

This batch of excursions reads like the best group text thread ever — camels, crocs, dinosaur tracks, scenic flights and oysters that moonlight as jewelry boxes.

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  • Close-up of a crocodile camouflaged in green water plants with only its head visible.

    Best of Broome

    This one’s the sampler platter. Visit the Pearl Luggers Museum to see restored boats and hard-hat diving gear that looks like it belongs in a steampunk fever dream. Then it’s off to the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, where massive, relocated salties stare you down like you owe them money. Gantheaume Point delivers high-drama cliffs and (if the tide’s right) dinosaur footprints, followed by a final stop at iconic Cable Beach.

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  • Aerial view of turquoise water rushing between two rocky cliffs in a narrow tidal gorge.

    Horizontal Falls Explorer

    If adrenaline had a bucket list, this would be near the top. A scenic flight takes you over the Horizontal Falls, one of those rare natural wonders that sounds like a geographical typo but is very real and wildly accurate. Throw in aerial views of the Buccaneer Archipelago, a stop at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (because pearls, obviously) and lunch in a remote spot that will make every picnic you have after feel like a failure.

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  • A line of camels and riders walking along a wide sandy beach with long shadows stretching toward the shore.

    Camel Rides on Cable Beach

    It’s weird, it’s memorable and it’s oddly soothing — a 15-minute camel ride along Cable Beach where you get unbeatable views of sky, sea and the back of the camel in front of you. Each camel can carry two guests, which is adorable, and yes, there’s someone there to take your photo so you can prove this wasn’t just a bizarre sunstroke dream.

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  • Hands prying open a large oyster to reveal its inner layers on a workbench.

    Willie Creek Pearl Farm

    This is where pearl farming turns into a full-blown experience. Learn how oysters are seeded, take a boat ride out to the oyster beds and marvel at the Pinctada Maxima, a name that sounds like a Roman gladiator but is actually the kind of oyster responsible for those high-end Broome pearls. Finish in the showroom where it’s suddenly very easy to justify buying yourself a little something.

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  • Entrance of the Broome Historical Museum with a sign, tropical plants and a tan roofed building on a sunny day.

    Local Connections: Kaleidoscope of Broome

    This is your local’s-eye-view of Broome: a little history, a lot of culture and a guided look at the Cygnet Bay Pearling Pioneers Exhibition. You'll hit Cable Beach, explore Broome’s multicultural cemeteries and spend extended time at the Broome Historical Museum (which is far more engaging than its humble exterior suggests). Spoiler: there's a lot more to this town than camels and clams.

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  • Turquoise waves gently washing over smooth golden sand on a sunny beach.

    Broome Best Beach Cruise

    Hop a mini cruise and get all the Cable Beach lore — from undersea telegraph cables to camel-powered tourism empires — while you cruise, sip, snack and probably even learn a thing or two. The vibe is casual, the views are peak coastal glam and lunch includes drinks. Drinks always help the facts go down easier.

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In Broome, your ship docks conveniently near the town center, so it’s easy to step ashore and start exploring right away. You’re just a short ride (or a camel trot) from beaches, cafes and all the key sights. The town’s layout is simple to navigate, with plenty to see within reach — from the calm of the slightly-misnamed ‘Chinatown’ to the wild edges of Gantheaume Point. For guests on Australia or New Zealand cruise itineraries, Broome tends to be one of those unexpected favorites.

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Where else can you ride a camel at sunset, browse a pearl showroom built on century-old shell grit and stare down a crocodile the size of a minivan (all in one day)? The town’s frontier past is layered in every street, and its wild beauty pulls zero punches. Princess makes it easy to dive in without overthinking it.

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Small mangrove patch in bright turquoise water with red coastal cliffs in the background.

See Roebuck Bay’s colors collide where vivid red cliffs meet calm turquoise shallows.

Layered red rock formations near a turquoise shoreline with birds flying overhead.

Wander along the striking red rock coastline where rugged cliffs meet turquoise sea.

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