Pearl Luggers
Boat Tours in Broome

It is often said that Brooke’s pearling industry is as wealthy in culture as it is in pearls. Learn the perils of the deep and discover first hand what made the pearl divers' life so perilous and what drove so many to put their lives at risk. Was it the riches, the status or just the entice of the pearl? View two of the final surviving and perfectly restored pearling luggers, the vessel synonymous with Brooke, surrounded by a reconstructed tidal jetty and an genuine pearlers store. Audiences are captivated as 150 years of Brooke’s unique maritime and pearling heritage unfolds in the very environment where the history was made among st the mangroves on the foreshore of Roebuck Bay’s campier Creek. The Pearl Luggers grounds are located correct in the heart of Chinatown’. It features two fully rigged and restored workhorses of the sea’ the Sam Male and the DMD and is without mistrust the closest link to the pearling era of long ago where daily life ebbed and flowed with the comings and goings of the great pearl luggers fleets. Pearl Luggers further does not warrant or accept any liability in relation of the quality, accuracy or operability of the data. However, Willie Creek Pearls will endeavor to ensure that information is updated as soon as practicable when it becomes aware that material changes have occurred. The iconic location features two fully rigged and restored Pearling Luggers in which the sails allow for projection of images or videos, which is guaranteed to impress your guests. Treat yourself to delicious scones, cakes or light lunch with elegant organic teas and brilliant coffee. Sit among st the frangipani and palm trees overlooking one of the end remaining wooden pearling luggers, The Sam Male. Our cordial and relaxed sales staff are more than happy to aid you find the flawless pearl for you. Immerse yourself in a tale of hardship, adventure and intrigue! This unique pearling insight provides the flawless introduction to Brooke and should be enjoyed in the hasty segment of your stay. Brooke was considered an Outpost of the Empire’ back then and attracted adventure seekers from all over the world. They came in search of pearl shell, but were also drawn by the lure of pearl and the chance to make their riches overnight. In one hour you will have your eyes healthy and truly opened as the story of the evolution of pearling unfolds. The reveal includes some scarce archival footage of deep sea divers at labor in the waters around Brooke. This short black and white documentary was filmed in 1949 and contains lovely images of luggers at sea. Enjoy our take on a delicious high tea behind your tour at the Pearl Luggers Cafe for an surplus 20 including a glass of sparkling wine, beer or cider on arrival. PLEASE NOTE: These vessels no longer sail and are on display for your enjoyment. As a part of your tour we treat you to a very notable delicacy of the deep’ Pearl Shell Meat. It has a subtle flavor with a soft but steady texture.