Horizontal Falls Cruise: Buccaneer Archipelago Overnight Stay

The Ohana takes you to Horizontal Falls and back to land each night, not a floating hotel.

A 3-day cruise tour from Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm through the Buccaneer Archipelago to Horizontal Falls, with two nights in an eco safari tent and a full day aboard the Ohana. The itinerary pairs the day cruise (breakfast, a 7-course seafood lunch, and close views of the Horizontal Falls tidal phenomenon) with nights on solid ground, a complimentary pearl farm tour, and access to the property's pool, bistro and bar.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

• Arrive at overnight accommodation
• Choose pearl farm tour day
• Enjoy bistro, pool, tracks, beaches

Day 2: Horizontal Falls Day Tour

• Meet crew at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
• Enjoy breakfast on vessel
• Cruise Buccaneer Archipelago sights
• Board tender at Talbot Bay
• View Horizontal Falls safely
• Indulge in 7-course seafood feast
• Return to Cygnet Bay by tender
• Relax in Eco Safari tent overnight

Day 3: Depart Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

• Enjoy breakfast at onsite bistro
• Complete pearl farm tour if pending

The experience

The journey starts at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, where you arrive and choose whether to tour the pearl farm that day or save it for your last morning. The property sits on the remote home of Australia's pearling pioneers, and you'll sleep in an eco safari tent both nights, with the bistro, pool and walking tracks available between your days on the water.

On day two, the Ohana departs early from Cygnet Bay. Breakfast comes as you cruise up the coast past Hidden Island, Silica Beach, Cockatoo Island and Koolan Island: ancient rock formations billions of years old, and a working landscape where you might spot flying fish, sea eagles, dolphins, turtles and humpback whales. Your guide shares the region's history and the Kimberley's geography as you head toward Talbot Bay. When you reach the Horizontal Falls, you transfer to tender vessels to get close to the tidal phenomenon itself. The falls shift with the tides and are ever-changing. The operator cannot guarantee the flow rate on arrival, but the sight holds regardless. You do not traverse the gap due to safety and cultural respect for the Dambeemangarddee people, the traditional landowners. After that, a 7-course feast of Western Australian seafood and locally sourced ingredients waits on deck, prepared by the ship's chef while you take in the views and process what you've seen.

The return to Cygnet Bay comes in the afternoon. You step back onto land, return to your eco safari tent, and spend the evening reflecting on the day. Breakfast at the bistro on day three precedes your departure, and if you didn't do the pearl farm tour on arrival, you'll fit it in before you leave.

What’s included

• Two nights in an eco safari tent at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
• complimentary pearl farm tour.
• full-day cruise aboard the Ohana with early breakfast and a 7-course Western Australian seafood lunch.
• access to the property's swimming pool, bistro and bar.
• WiFi on board.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

4 options

Single share, seniorUp to 1 people · Guide in English · Available from 7 Dec · 14:00Single share for seniors

Single occupancy shared adultUp to 1 people · Guide in English · Available from 7 Dec · 14:00Adult, single occupancy

Twin share for 2 seniorsUp to 2 people · Guide in English · Available from 7 Dec · 14:00Twin share for 2 seniors

Twin share for 2 adultsUp to 2 people · Guide in English · Available from 7 Dec · 14:00Twin share for 2 adults

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday and FridayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Kimberley Day Cruise

Is this one for you?Book this 3-day version if you want a full day on the water exploring the Buccaneer Archipelago and Horizontal Falls without committing to a longer stay or sleeping aboard. The nightly return to land gives you solid rest and access to the farm's amenities, while the single day cruise holds the tidal phenomenon and the full seafood service without rushing the experience or stretching it across multiple departures.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What exactly are the Horizontal Falls and what will I see when we get there?

The Horizontal Falls are a tidal phenomenon in Talbot Bay where the movement of water creates a natural spectacle that changes with the tides. You'll approach in a tender vessel to get close views of this world-famous sight, though the flow rate varies depending on the tide and cannot be guaranteed on any given arrival. The operator does not traverse the gap itself due to safety and cultural reasons.

Do I sleep on the boat or on land during this 3-day tour?

You sleep on land both nights in an eco safari tent at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. Only day two is spent aboard the Ohana. You return to the property each evening and depart after breakfast on day three.

What's included in the 7-course lunch on the cruise?

The lunch features Western Australian seafood and locally sourced ingredients, prepared by the ship's chef while you're on deck. The exact menu changes with the seasons and the catch, but it's a full seated meal with multiple courses served as you take in the views of the region.

Is the pearl farm tour really complimentary, or is there a catch?

The pearl farm tour at Cygnet Bay is complimentary and included in your package. You can do it on your arrival day or on your final morning before departure, depending on what suits your schedule.

What wildlife might I see during the cruise through the Buccaneer Archipelago?

The waters and islands around the Buccaneer Archipelago are home to flying fish, sea eagles, dolphins, turtles and humpback whales. Your guide will point out what appears on the day and share stories about the region's ecology and history as you cruise.

What's the accommodation like at Cygnet Bay, and what else is available there?

You stay in an eco safari tent, a comfortable outdoor-style accommodation. The property includes a swimming pool, a bistro and bar, and walking tracks along the beaches. WiFi is available on the Ohana during the cruise, and the onsite facilities give you space to rest between days on the water.