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Ships of the Desert

Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia 6725, Australia
08 9192 2958
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Ranked #3 of 24 activities in Broome
Type: Tours
Owner description: Established in 1981, Ships of the Desert is Broome’s original and best camel tour operator in Broome, Western Australia. Come and enjoy your choice of... more » Owner description: Established in 1981, Ships of the Desert is Broome’s original and best camel tour operator in Broome, Western Australia. Come and enjoy your choice of morning, afternoon or sunset tour on the captivating Cable Beach. Our point of difference is that we guarantee not just a camel ride, but an authentic camel experience. This is due to our carefully selected and professionally trained staff and camels!Listen to the stories and adventures of our camels and staff as they have trekked across Australian deserts, raced in different states and featured in television shows and movies such as the feature film, Australia!Australia’s friendliest camels await you- Book early for a good-looking one! « less
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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

You simply must do this when you are in Broome. Ships of the sea was the provider advised by the place where we were staying and I'm glad they did. Great staff and very friendly. Obviously they do this all day every day, but they maintain a level of excitement for most of us that have never riden a camel... More

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Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This tour is the best introduction to a Cable Beach sunset one could hope for. The tour was handled very professionally and the guides were extremely helpful and the camels were not only well behaved but loveable. Thanks very much for a wonderful evening and we will definitely recommend you to family and friends.

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Drouin, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We did the sunset ride on the ships of the desert. Before doing this ride I thought of Camels as an ugly animal but on the ride I found them to be wonderful, they all had their own personalities and indavidual looks. You wouldn't want to be travelling any great distance on them, but what we did was great. The... More

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Warragul, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

We had a hilarious ride on the camels due to the fact that we had never done it before (can tick off list now) and the fact that camels are interesting animals to say the least! They really are quite tall when thy stand up ha ha! Staff were knowledgable and friendly and it was a lovely way to watch... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

What an experience! Staff were fantastic. Camels were beautiful. Must say listen to instructions well. I clearly only listened to half and had to roll off the camel into the sand. Camel was sitting at the time. Very funny. TOTally my fault. Could not find any faults with the company. A fabulous and unique hour. Must do.

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Kalamunda, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Had a great time riding the camels at sunset. Well worth it. The sunset was incredible and the staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about each individual camel

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Ships_Broome, Owner at Ships of the Desert, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Hi Gknet, Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. We are please you had a great time with Ships of the Desert! Watching the sunset aboard the camels is most certainly a must-do whilst in Broome. Jamie More

Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Had a great camel ride with Ships of the Desert. $50 for a 45 minute ride, which also included a printed photo at the end. The other companies on the beach offering camel rides were for an hour, but they all pretty much left and returned at the same time. The staff were friendly. It was a great experience! I... More

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Ships_Broome, Owner at Ships of the Desert, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Hi Sands, It was a pleasure having you onboard Ships of the Desert! We're glad you liked our "wet season special" deal, and we look forward to seeing you again the next time you visit Broome! Thanks Jamie More

Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

I only had one weekend in Broome and I had to pack as much as I could into my last day there. I really wanted to do the camel ride but I was worried I wouldn't be able to because I had an afternoon tour scheduled and my hotel was pretty far away from the beach meeting place. The people... More

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Ships_Broome, Owner at Ships of the Desert, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Hi Olive, Here at Ships of the Desert we pride ourselves on exceeding customer service expectations, and it is great to hear such lovely feedback. We are thrilled you had such an enjoyable experience and hope we can welcome you back in the future. Many thanks for taking the time to write us a review. Jamie More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

Had a fantastic evening with ships of the desert, staff were friendly and helpful! The camels were well trained and a delight to be around! Really good value $50 for 45 minutes and we also got a printed photo of our ride! Would definitely recommend as best in broome :)

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Ships_Broome, Owner at Ships of the Desert, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thanks for your high recommendation, it is much appreciated and we are glad you enjoyed your evening with us. We hope to see you agin. Jamie More

Redland Bay, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

My husband, teenage daughter and myself took the sunset ride....so lovely! The outstanding thing for me was the care and attention paid by the staff. They went out of their way to please everyone at the ride as well as before and after (looked like it was going to rain). The camels are gorgeous and happy, the handlers are helpful... More

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Ships_Broome, Owner at Ships of the Desert, responded to this review
24 January 2013

Hi Karen, Great to hear what a fantastic experience you had with the Ships team! It was a pleasure to welcome you and your family aboard the camels.. Many thank for taking the time to write us a review, it is very much appreciated. Jamie More

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