Cygnet Bay full-day cruise: Horizontal Falls & 11-course feast

Eleven courses cooked aboard while you watch the tides reshape Horizontal Falls.

A full-day cruise departing Cygnet Bay aboard the Ohana takes you through the Kimberley's remote islands and rock formations to Horizontal Falls, where you board tender vessels to approach the tidal phenomenon up close. Breakfast and an 11-course seafood feast prepared by the ship's chef are included, along with a live English-speaking guide who shares the region's history and geography. Children from age 4 are welcome. The tour runs approximately 10 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Kimberley cruise and sightseeing

• Meet crew at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
• Enjoy breakfast while cruising Buccaneer Archipelago
• Spot wildlife and learn regional history
• Explore Horizontal Falls by tender vessels
• Indulge in 7-course seafood feast onboard
• Cruise back to Cygnet Bay and say farewells

The experience

You start at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm in the early morning, where the crew meets you before the Ohana departs. Breakfast comes as you cruise past the Buccaneer Archipelago (Hidden Island, Silica Beach, Cockatoo Island, Koolan Island), and the ancient rock formations of the Kimberley. The guide points out flying fish, sea eagles, dolphins, turtles, and occasionally humpback whales as the boat heads toward Talbot Bay. The crew shares stories about the region's history and the traditional Dambeemangarddee people who are the land's custodians.

At Talbot Bay, you transfer to tender vessels for the approach to Horizontal Falls. The falls are a natural tidal phenomenon, ever changing depending on the tide, and the operator cannot guarantee the flow will be dramatic on arrival, but the formation itself is always there to see. You do not traverse the gap between the rock walls due to safety and cultural reasons. After the time at the falls, you return to the Ohana for a 7-course feast of Western Australian seafood and locally sourced ingredients, each dish prepared with care while you take in the views and continue learning from the guide about the region's unique geography.

The return journey to Cygnet Bay gives you time to reflect on the day. WiFi is available on board, and restroom facilities are provided throughout. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are included. The minimum age for alcohol is 18. The tour suits all fitness levels and runs approximately 10 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Breakfast and an 11-course seafood feast prepared by the ship's chef.
• all alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
• snacks.
• WiFi on board.
• restroom facilities.
• a live English-speaking guide who shares the region's history and geography.
• tender vessel access to Horizontal Falls.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (17 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Child (4 to 16 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Kimberley Day Cruise

Is this one for you?Small groups and families with children from age 4 travel together on the Ohana, so you share the day with other travelers rather than booking a private vessel. The fixed itinerary and the chef's multi-course meal mean the day is structured around dining and the tidal window at Horizontal Falls, which suits travelers who want the experience organized for them rather than self-directed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 16 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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?

Horizontal Falls in Talbot Bay are a natural tidal phenomenon where water flows horizontally through a narrow gap in the rock formations, creating a striking visual effect that changes with the tide. You approach by tender vessel and view them up close, though the operator does not traverse the gap itself due to safety and respect for the traditional landowners.

Is the 11-course meal included in the price, or do I pay separately?

Breakfast, the 11-course seafood feast, all beverages including alcoholic drinks, snacks, and all fees and taxes are included in the tour price. The chef prepares each course aboard the Ohana.

What wildlife might we see during the cruise?

Flying fish, sea eagles, dolphins, turtles, and occasionally humpback whales are seen in the Kimberley waters. The guide shares knowledge about the region's wildlife and history as you cruise past the islands and ancient rock formations.

What is the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, and why do we meet there?

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm is the remote home of Australia's pearling pioneers and serves as the departure point for the cruise. It is where you meet the crew for the early morning start.