Horizontal Falls tour from Broome: Seaplane, boat & pearl farm
Ride the Horizontal Falls at full throttle, then float through bays only reachable by air.
A 10-hour tour from Broome combining seaplane flights, a fast-boat ride through the Horizontal Falls tidal phenomenon, and overland visits to Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community and Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. The day includes a scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago with a water landing at Talbot Bay, a BBQ barramundi lunch on a houseboat, and a swim in a marine viewing cage. Hotel pickup and all meals are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Horizontal Falls and Dampier Peninsula Tour
- Board luxury 14-seater seaplane
- Fly low over Buccaneer Archipelago
- Land at Talbot Bay by seaplane
- Enjoy BBQ barramundi lunch on houseboat
- Ride 900hp fast boat through Horizontal Falls
- Cruise surrounding bays and creeks
- Swim in croc/shark free cage
- Feed friendly fish
- Fly back to Broome over Cable Beach
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Broome.
- scenic seaplane flight with a water landing at Talbot Bay.
- BBQ barramundi lunch on a luxury houseboat.
- hot breakfast and coffee or tea.
- an exciting cruise through the Horizontal Falls on a fast boat.
- a relaxing cruise through surrounding bays and creeks.
- a swim in the marine viewing cage with optional fish feeding.
- a 4x4 tour of the Dampier Peninsula.
- visits to Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community and the Mother of Pearl Church.
- a guided tour of Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
- return scenic flight to Broome over the Buccaneer Archipelago and Cable Beach.
- Marine Park Fee.
Times
Next departure: 26 Apr 2027
Before you book
Operated by Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures
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The experience
The day starts with a 14-seater seaplane flight from Broome over the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago, landing on the water at Talbot Bay. From there you board a luxury houseboat for a fresh BBQ barramundi lunch prepared on board, then transfer to a 900-horsepower fast boat to ride through the Horizontal Falls themselves: a natural tidal phenomenon where water rushes through a narrow gap at speeds that change with the tide. The boat slows afterward for a relaxing cruise through the surrounding bays and creeks, and you get the chance to swim in a marine viewing cage and feed fish from the platform.
The overland portion takes you by 4x4 up the Dampier Peninsula through Kimberley landscape to Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community and the Mother of Pearl Church at the peninsula's tip, then to Cygnet Bay for a tour of Australia's oldest pearl farm. Breakfast is served before departure, coffee and tea are available throughout, and the return flight to Broome follows the same scenic route over the archipelago and Cable Beach. The entire tour runs 10 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Weight limits apply due to seaplane safety: the maximum is 120 kilograms (265 pounds) per person, and your weight must be declared at booking and verified at the airport. Children from age 4 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Wear closed footwear, and if you're pregnant, check with your doctor before booking, especially for the fast-boat section.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to experience the Horizontal Falls from the water at full speed and see the Dampier Peninsula's remote communities and pearl farm in a single day: the seaplane flights and fast boat are what make that combination possible in 10 hours. The weight limit of 120 kilograms applies to all passengers due to seaplane safety, so confirm your weight at booking.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 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 is the Horizontal Falls and what do you actually do there?
The Horizontal Falls is a natural tidal phenomenon where water rushes through a narrow gap at high speed, creating a dramatic effect. You ride through it on a 900-horsepower fast boat, experiencing the power of the tides firsthand as the boat navigates the gap.
How much of the day is spent flying versus on the water?
You fly twice: once from Broome to Talbot Bay at the start, and once back to Broome at the end. The seaplane flights bookend the day, while the middle hours are split between the houseboat lunch, the fast-boat ride through the Horizontal Falls, and the 4x4 tour of the Dampier Peninsula.
What is Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm and why is it included?
Cygnet Bay is Australia's oldest pearl farm, located at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. The tour includes a guided visit so you can see how pearls are farmed and learn about the operation before returning to Broome.
Can I swim during this tour?
Yes, you can swim in a marine viewing cage from the boat, which keeps you safe while allowing you to enter the water. Fish feeding from the platform is also available as an optional activity.
What meals are provided and when?
Breakfast is served before the seaplane departs Broome. A fresh BBQ barramundi lunch is prepared and served on the luxury houseboat at Talbot Bay. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day. If you have special dietary requirements, advise the operator at booking.
Is hotel pickup included, and how does the day start?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Broome are included. The seaplane departs from Broome airport, so you'll be collected from your accommodation and brought to the airport for the morning flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago.
Horizontal Falls tour from Broome: Seaplane, boat & pearl farm
10h · EN · at your hotel
from AU$ 1,770 per person
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