About this tour
Join working lobster fishers aboard the 50ft Nebraska II for a genuine 2-hour working tour off Kalbarri. You'll help pull and reset up to 12 pots alongside the crew, who've fished these waters commercially for 25 years. The onboard chef prepares your catch three different ways, and you'll take home a share of the day's haul. Cruise the dramatic coastline between pots and learn how both commercial and recreational lobster fishing operates along this stretch of Western Australia.
Highlights
- Pull and reset live lobster pots with experienced commercial fishers
- Taste your catch prepared three ways by onboard chef
- Take home fresh lobster to cook at your accommodation
- Learn the real mechanics of the local fishing industry
- Cruise Kalbarri's rugged coastline between pot hauls
- Small lobster roll and barbecued bites included
- Coffee and tea throughout the voyage
What to expect
Expect to get involved rather than simply observe. You'll stand on deck alongside crew members as you approach each pot, help haul them up, and watch lobsters extracted and reset with fresh bait. There's genuine work happening here—the boat operates as a working vessel, not a tour gimmick. Between pots, the chef fires up the barbecue with your freshly caught lobster, preparing samples in different styles. The pace is steady rather than rushed; you'll have time to chat with crew, photograph the rugged coastline, and absorb how this fishery actually runs.
Good to know
Wear layers and grip-soled shoes; decks can be wet and the sea breeze cools quickly. Bring sunscreen and a hat. The tour suits all fitness levels but involves standing and some light activity. Wheelchair accessible vessel available. Children welcome; infants can travel in prams. Service animals permitted.
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