Broome pearling tour with live harvest and Cable Beach sunset

Pearl harvest, gallery and sunset in one Broome afternoon

A four-hour guided tour of Broome connects the pearling industry, local art and coastal landmarks in a single afternoon. You witness a live pearl harvest and taste pearl meat at Cygnet Bay's Chinatown showroom, enjoy lunch and a drink at Mr Saigon Restaurant, explore Black Stump Gallery with a glass of bubbles, and finish at Cable Beach for sunset. A professional guide leads the route in English, and all transport, meals and beverages are included. Minimum age is 18. Early booking is recommended due to limited seats.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Broome's pearling and art

• Witness live pearl harvest
• Taste rare pearl meat
• Enjoy lunch with drink
• Visit Black Stump Gallery
• Watch sunset at Cable Beach

The experience

Broome's pearling heritage shapes this tour from start to finish. The centerpiece is a live pearl harvest at Cygnet Bay's Chinatown showroom, where you watch the process unfold and taste pearl meat: a rare Asian delicacy most visitors never encounter. A local professional guide walks you through the history of the industry that built this coastal town, connecting what you see to the people and stories behind it.

The day moves through three distinct stops after the pearl harvest. Lunch arrives at Mr Saigon Restaurant with a drink of your choice, serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of Broome. Next is Black Stump Gallery, where you spend a relaxed hour among vibrant works by local and Kimberley-based artists (including pieces by Broome's own Emma Blyth) with a glass of bubbles in hand. The gallery focuses on the colours and stories of the region, and artists are sometimes on-site to meet.

The tour caps at Cable Beach for sunset at Pole Position, the vantage point at Cable Beach House. This is where the day slows down: panoramic views, golden light, and the option to stay on for dinner and a signature cocktail or local wine if you choose. Transport between all stops is included, and a beverage waits at every venue. The full route takes four hours, leaving the rest of your afternoon and evening free depending on whether you linger over dinner.

What’s included

• Fully guided tour in English with a local professional guide.
• live pearl harvest and pearl meat tasting at Cygnet Bay's Chinatown showroom.
• lunch and drink of choice at Mr Saigon Restaurant.
• visit to Black Stump Gallery with a glass of bubbles.
• sunset stop at Cable Beach with panoramic views.
• beverages at every venue.
• all transport between stops.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 7 Apr 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Broome and Around Bus Charters and Tours

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves room for a leisurely morning or early evening elsewhere in Broome, but not enough to combine this with a second major activity the same day. Book this if you want the pearling story, local art and Cable Beach sunset as your main event, and have the rest of the day for exploring on your own or relaxing at your accommodation.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at the pearl harvest in Broome?

At Cygnet Bay's Chinatown showroom, you watch a live pearl harvesting process unfold and taste pearl meat, the Asian delicacy harvested from pearls. A guide explains the history of Broome's pearling industry as you observe.

Is lunch included in the Broome pearling tour?

Yes, lunch is included at Mr Saigon Restaurant with a drink of your choice. The restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine in central Broome.

What is Black Stump Gallery like?

Black Stump Gallery showcases vibrant works by local and Kimberley-based artists, with a strong focus on regional colours and stories. You spend a relaxed visit there with a glass of bubbles, and artists are sometimes available to meet.

Does the tour end at Cable Beach or continue after sunset?

The tour ends at Cable Beach at sunset, where you stop at Pole Position at Cable Beach House for panoramic views of the golden hour. You can choose to stay on for dinner and a cocktail or local wine, but that is optional and separate.

How much time does the whole tour take?

The tour runs four hours total, with the remaining time allocated to transport between stops. This leaves your evening free after the sunset stop, or longer if you decide to stay for dinner.

Is transport included between the tour stops?

Yes, transport between all stops is included. A local professional guide leads the route in English and handles all logistics.