Cruising and Broome

Whilst Broome is a popular destination for cruises as it opens their passengers to the Kimberley, their are a few unique challenges companies should be aware of. The tides can create some challenges for docking ships, as they can vary hugely in a 24 hour period. With tides reaching more than 10 metres on occasion.

Another consideration is Broome’s remoteness, being more than 2000km from Perth, Western Australia’s capital city. Broome can sometimes experience supply issues depending on environmental factors.

The Kimberley Port Authority (KPA) overseas the ports of Broome, Derby, Wyndham, and Yampi Sound. Facilitating a safe environment for trade, business an development.

Broome is also fortunate enough to have the Kimberley Marine Support Base (KMSB) building a floating jetty to help overcome the tidal challenges currently facing ships.

Kimberley Ports Authority

The KPA is based on the northwest shore of Roebuck Bay, supporting a wide range of ships across many different industries.

With multiple births designed to suit a range of boat sizes.

You can read more about the general KPA Broome Wharf here. 

Kimberley Marine Support Base – Floating Wharf

In 2016 the concept of the Floating Wharf began to be explored. Now in 2022 we expect construction to begin, and continue until 2024 when it will open for commencement of operations.

The Floating Wharf has been designed spefically for Broome’s unique and extreme tidal fluctuations. The Floating Wharf will enable safe and efficient operations 24/7 regardless of the tide depth.

KIMBERLEY PORTS AUTHORITY – PORT OF WYNDHAM

The Port is located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, approximately 700km north-east of the Port of Broome and approximately 450km Southwest of Port of Darwin. Port of Wyndham is the only deep-water port between Broome and Darwin and the main port connecting the East Kimberley to Asia and beyond.

View the Port of Wyndham Information

Broome Town Information

Broome is one of the biggest attractions for Australia’s north-west with so much to see and do, it is truly the gateway to the Kimberley.

The Broome Port Jetty is 8.9km from Broome’s main part of town, Chinatown.

Broome town centre is the hub for shopping, especially pearls, food, and history. And is set up for tourists with everything in close walking distance within Chinatown. Broome’s main industry is tourism, followed by pearling and fishing, all activities that compliment the tourism industry. In town people can wander the local boutiques, be mesmerised by all the pearl shops and step into a casual cafe for a bite to eat. There is plenty to see and do all walking distance from each other within Chinatown.