Broome sea safari & pearl farm tour: Horizontal Waterfalls flight

Watch the world's largest tropical tides carve whirlpools and standing waves into the Kimberley Coast.

A full-day tour from Broome combining a scenic flight over the Horizontal Waterfalls, a sea safari through the Buccaneer Archipelago's 1,000 islands, a Pearl Discovery Tour at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms, and a coastal return flight along the Dampier Peninsula. Pickup is included, and lunch is served on-site at the pearl farm restaurant. The sea safari explores the giant tides that shape the Kimberley Coast, with a minimum age of 5 years for safety reasons.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Horizontal Falls and Pearl Farm

• Overfly Horizontal Waterfalls
• View Buccaneer Archipelago islands
• Take Pearl Discovery Tour
• Have lunch at Pearl Farm restaurant
• Enjoy swim at Pearl Farm pool
• Explore Giant Tides by boat
• Return flight along Dampier Peninsula coast

The experience

You start with a scenic flight from Broome over the Horizontal Waterfalls, the natural wonder David Attenborough described as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. The flight then carries you over the Buccaneer Archipelago: a cluster of 1,000 islands built from Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old, including Koolan and Cockatoo Island, home to the world's richest iron ore deposits. This aerial approach sets the scale of what you're about to experience on the water.

The sea safari is where the day's energy shifts. You board a boat to explore the giant tides of the Kimberley Coast, feeling the power of the world's largest tropical tides as you cruise among giant whirlpools and standing tidal waves. The water here moves with visible force: the tides shape the landscape itself. During neap tides, when the flow is gentler, the tour shifts to the Island Explorer route, traversing the intertidal zones of the Buccaneer Archipelago's deserted islands instead. Either way, you're on the water for hours, watching the coast change as the tide moves.

After the sea safari, you land at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms for a Pearl Discovery Tour that walks you through the history and craft of pearling in this region: how some of the world's most sought-after pearls are cultivated here. Lunch is served at the on-site restaurant, and if time allows, you can swim in the farm's pool. The return flight follows the Dampier Peninsula's bays and beaches, passing Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, and Broome's Cable Beach before landing back in town.

What’s included

• Scenic flights over the Horizontal Waterfalls and the Dampier Peninsula.
• sea safari through the Buccaneer Archipelago with views of 1,000 islands.
• Pearl Discovery Tour at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms.
• lunch at the on-site restaurant.
• bottled water and brunch.
• hotel pickup in Broome.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 4 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteAU$ 33

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Air Kimberley

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both aerial and water views of the Kimberley in one day: the flight shows you the Horizontal Waterfalls and archipelago from above, while the boat takes you into Cygnet Bay's giant tides and pearl farms.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the Horizontal Waterfalls?

The Horizontal Waterfalls are tidal phenomena on the Kimberley Coast where the world's largest tropical tides force massive volumes of water through narrow gorges, creating the visual effect of waterfalls flowing sideways. You see them from the air on the opening flight.

Will I definitely see the Horizontal Waterfalls flowing, or does the tide matter?

The water flow through the Horizontal Waterfalls depends on the tide timing at your arrival. The operator cannot guarantee the amount or level of water you'll see because tour times are scheduled around the pearl farm's operations. During neap tides, when flow is minimal, the sea safari shifts to exploring the Buccaneer Archipelago's islands instead.

How much of the day am I actually on the boat?

The sea safari portion takes up a significant part of the 9-hour tour, but the exact duration depends on which route runs that day: the Giant Tides Sea Safari or the Island Explorer route during neap tides. You also spend time on the scenic flights and at the pearl farm for the tour and lunch.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the sea safari portion requires a minimum age of 5 years for safety reasons. Infants can join the tour but must sit on an adult's lap during flights.

What's included in the lunch at Cygnet Bay?

Lunch is served at the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms on-site restaurant as part of the tour. Bottled water and brunch are also included. If you have dietary requirements or allergies, advise the operator when you book.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in Broome?

Yes, pickup from your Broome accommodation is included in the tour price.