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A beautiful aerial visual of a boat sitting on the calm sea, travelling towardsArchipelago Islands that are scattered along the coastline of the Dampier Peninsula, with turquoise blue waters that are almost crystal clear.

“A truly faultless and wonderful experience”

“great restaurant and service. do the tour, well worth it. highly recommended”, pearling experiences.

These land-based tours give our visitors an insight into the fascinating history of pearling in Cygnet Bay and how we cultivate some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world.

A group of guests enjoy a Pearl Farm Discovery Tour, where a tour guide holds open an Australian South Sea oyster in one hand, and the Australian South Sea pearl in the other - showcasing a Live Pearl Harvest!

Pearl Farm Discovery Tour

from $39 / adult

Live pearl harvest
Pearl appreciation

The best way to learn about the history of Cygnet Bay and how we culture some of the finest pearls in the world.

A Pearl Technician shows a group of visitors his technique when cultivating our Australian South Sea pearls at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

Exclusive Pearl Technician's Experience

from $45 / adult

Behind the scenes
Not suitable for children

Take a peek over Mike’s shoulder whilst he’s at work to experience our pearl seeding and harvesting operations, once regarded as the pearling industry’s best-kept secret. This rare and exclusive experience is only open during our Harvesting months and to a limited number of people. Best done after a Pearl Farm Discovery Tour.

An assortment of Australian pearls, grown at both our Cygnet Bay and Broken Bay pearl farm, sit of a tray ready to be inspected during a Pearl grading experience available at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

Pearl Grading Class

Hands on with pearls

Touch, feel and sort a selection of our beautiful harvest as we guide you through the specialised skill of pearl grading. Best done after a Pearl Farm Discovery Tour.

Four Riji sit on a wooden table, each with its own unique carving that holds its own significant story. A Rjii is form of body adornment used in Bardi Jawi culture. created from Mother of pearl Shell and carved carefully. After carving the lines are filled with ochre.

Lustre Tour

Cultural content

Join us on the journey of Mother of Pearl through the ages and across cultures. Discover the First Nations’ 20,000-year-old connection to pearl shell, how it was valued for trade and ceremony, and the incredible role that indigenous people played in building the modern shelling and pearling industries. Follow the trade routes and evolution of the unique Aboriginal art of Riji and see the works of today’s master pearl shell carvers.

Sea Safaris

These exhilarating boat rides take you through the untouched wilderness of the Kimberley Coast and the beginnings of the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago. The tours differ depending on the tide so be sure to check our availability calendar to see what tours are running and when.

Waterfall Reef

from $260 / adult

Marine based (may get wet)
Strictly ages 5+
BYO water bottle, sunscreen, hat and camera

Have you ever seen a waterfall in the ocean? Witness a tidal phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed. This ultimate Sea Safari showcases the unique reefs and tides only found in the Kimberley.

A group of tourists on a boat travel through the whirlpools of water on a Sea Safari.

Giant Tides

Feel the power of the world’s largest tropical tides as you cruise amongst the giant whirlpools and standing tidal waves. Venture into Escape Passage, recently described as the fastest ocean current in the world!

A boat travels on the serene, calm waters of the Kimberley sea towards Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. In the background is an island, part of the Archipelago of islands, glowing in orange hues from the stunning sunset. The sunset lights up the sky in a warm gradient, in contrast with the azure waters in the foreground.

Island Explorer

Cruise across the flooded fault line where the ancient Kimberley Rock begins, and witness the visual spectacular of the Buccaneer Archipelago whilst on the look out for turtles, dolphins and other native wildlife.

more bay experiences

Cygnet Bay is forever changing with the tides. Trust our team to find you the perfect spot for a dip, fish, explore and more! Or why not take the time to explore on your own accord and hire our boat?

A group of friends share snacks on a rug with a beautiful, glowing sunset in the distance. They sit on an island of shells, a secret beach, that shifts in size depending on the tidal movements known to the Dampier Peninsula.

Secret Beach Day & Sunsets Trips

$65 / adult

Bring your bathers and fishing rods
Picnic platters available as optional extra (24 hour notice required)

Relax on a little patch of paradise for a swim, fish or whatever your heart desires. We’ll drop you for a couple of hours at a secret beach to live out your castaway dreams. Join our sunset trip to soak up the last rays of sun in a uniquely Kimberley way.

Sunset Dinner & Coastal Cruise

$419 / adult

Scenic sunset coastal cruise
Strictly ages 4+
7-course menu made with locally sourced ingredients
Licensed bar onboard
Mondays and Thursdays
Limited season, returning in 2024

Enjoy a welcome glass of sparkling on arrival and settle in for your cruise. Take in the stunning coastline of the Dampier Peninsula as we navigate the waters of Cygnet Bay. During this four hour dinner cruise, you will savour a delectable seven course meal whilst admiring our magnificent coastline and spectacular sunsets.

A dinghy sits on the shore of Cygnet Bay, ready to be hired and used by guests staying at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm for fishing or to enjoy a secret beach trip.

Hire a Dinghy

$250 / adult

4 person max
30hp 4 stroke tiller steer outboard engine

For fishing adventures or a scenic trip around the stunning bays of Cygnet Bay, why not hire your boat at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm? Skippers must present a current recreational skippers ticket.

partner tours

Fly, drive & stay package.

Fly with Nexus Airlines, and drive with BroomeBroome Car Rentals to stay two nights at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm and two nights in Broome. Starting from $865 per person, this package is ideal for a couple’s escape – combining the adventure of exploring all that Broome and the Dampier Peninsula has to offer with the comfort of our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Safari Tents and your choice of accommodation in Broome.

Three images, one with a couple walking on the tarmac towards a Nexus Airlines plane ready to embark on their journey to Broome, a second image with a car travelling through the red pindan dirt of Cape Leveque road, and a third of a Pearler's Village Safari Tent to showcase the Fly, Drive & Stay promotion during the wet season of 2024.

Bardi Jawi Cultural Tours

The Bardi (land) and Jawi (island) people of the Dampier Peninsula retain a particularly special relationship with their land and sea, encompassing an in-depth knowledge of bush food, medicine and traditional hunting and fishing practices.

Terry Hunter walks alongside the Mangroves on a beach during his Borrgoron Cultural Tour. He talks to a group of guests, showing them the natural landscape and explaining the historical significance of Cygnet Bay to his culture and community.

Borrgoron Coast to Creek

from $95 / adult

Moderate fitness
Reef walking shoes recommended

Discover Cygnet Bay with Terry Hunter, a fourth generation pearler and proud Bardi man. Share in his story as you explore the tidal flats, forage for oysters and learn some of his traditional coastal hunting techniques.

Terry Hunter sits on a beach during his Borrgoron Cultural Tour. Behind him is the shoreline of Cygnet Bay.

Borrgoron Culture & History

Suitable for all fitness levels

During this personalised experience with Terry Hunter, take in the beautiful views of Cygnet Bay and ask all things you are curious about. This is a real-life Q&A with Terry who dives deep into the stories that shaped the pearling industry and how he and his family have become part of this industry and the area.

Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tour

$350 / adult

Bardi Jawi Guide
Marine & land experience
Swim at Sunday Island

Step onto the tour vessel departing from Cygent Bay Pearl Farm, with your local guide Rosanna Angus a proud Jawi woman whose family lived on Sunday Island during the early mission days. Experience the power of some of the world’s biggest tidal waters and learn how these massive tidal currents were used by the Jawi people to hunt, fish and trade.

HORIZONTAL FALLS EXPERIENCES

Did you know that Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm is the closest land base to the iconic Horizontal Falls? Combine a day or overnight trip to Horizontal Falls with a stay at Cygnet Bay for the ultimate Kimberley bucket list experience. Choose from the three tours below all departing from our farm.

The Horizontal Falls are an unusual natural phenomenon on the coast of the Kimberley region in Western Australia, where tidal flows causes waterfalls on the ebb and flow of each tide.

Half Day Adventure

$995 / adult

Return seaplane flight to Talbot Bay
Power boat ride through Horizontal Falls
Morning tea and barramundi lunch
Scenic cruise of Talbot Bay
Not available during neap tides
May to October

Discover the Horizontal Falls and Cygnet Bay, all in this one half day tour. With low-level flying over the amazing islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and a relaxing powerboat ride through the Horizontal Falls and surrounding creek systems, this tour perfectly encapsulates the pristine beauty of the Kimberley. Complete with a Pearl Farm Discovery Tour at Cygnet Bay.

A boat sits on the calm, turqouise waters in the foreground, in front of the iconic Horizontal Falls. The Horizontal Falls are an unusual natural phenomenon on the coast of the Kimberley region in Western Australia, where tidal flows causes waterfalls on the ebb and flow of each tide.

Soar, Cruise and Overnight Stay

from $1275 / adult

Power boat rides through Horizontal Falls
Barramundi dinner and cooked breakfast
Overnight accommodation onboard houseboat
Swim or snorkel in marine viewing platform

Experience an overnight stay at the Horizontal Falls complete with excitement, wonder and peace. With low-level seaplane flights, adventurous powerboat rides and swimming with sharks all topped off with a relaxing overnight stay on Talbot Bay, this tour allows you to do it all and so much more. Complete with a Pearl Farm Discovery Tour at Cygnet Bay.

A boat sits on the calm, turquoise waters in the foreground, in front of the iconic Horizontal Falls. The Horizontal Falls are an unusual natural phenomenon on the coast of the Kimberley region in Western Australia, where tidal flows causes waterfalls on the ebb and flow of each tide.

Kimberley Day Cruise

from $1075 / adult

Scenic Kimberley coastline cruise to Talbot Bay
Up close look at Horizontal Falls
Cooked breakfast and 7-course degustation lunch
Complimentary alcholic and non alcholic beverages
Available Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
April to September

Experience the incredible Horizontal Falls and pristine beauty of the Kimberley with a full day cruise to Horizontal Falls with Kimberley Day Cruise.

Extended Kimberley Tours by cruise

A lone boat sits on the calm, serene waters of the Kimberley during an Island Explorer tour.

Kimberley Islands Explorer

from $1600 / adult

7 day cruise
April to October
9 destinations

An aerial view of a cliff face, showing expansive red rock and scattered green shrubs.

Iconic Kimberley Expedition

from $1750 / adult

8 day cruise
May to September
12+ destinations

The Kimberley Day Cruise vessel called the Ohana, sits on the calm sea while it's guests enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Kimberley Pearl

from $1200 / adult

7 / 10 / 13 day cruise
March to October

Kimberley Quest

from $4990 / adult

4 day cruise

A man holds two fish he has freshly caught.

Unreel Adventures

from $3990/ adult

5 day cruise
April to November

We acknowledge the continual cultural and spiritual connection to Borrgoron (Cygnet Bay), the land in which we live, farm and work and it’s people the Bardi Jawi. We pay our respects to the past, present and emerging Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation including our Banararr Steering Committee.

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Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Tours

Looking for an unique Kimberley experience?

We invite you to visit the oldest Australian and family owned pearl farm, operating since 1946 and still leading the industry with some of the largest and most beautiful pearls in the world.

Stay with us in our onsite accommodation, dine with us in our fully licenced restaurant or join us for one of our many unique tours such as our land based Pearl Farm Tour or our water based Waterfall Reef, Giant Tides or Kimberley Island Explorers.

Our day area is open for 2 WD vehicles (reception, restaurant, pool, tours and showroom).

Most accommodation requires 4 WD vehicles however the new Pearler’s Village Safari Tents and Pearler’s Village Unpowered Sites are 2 WD accessible.

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Cygnet Bay Sea Safari: Waterfall Reef Tour

Tour Cost: $240

Available from Jan to Dec

Short Tours

Have you ever seen a waterfall in the ocean? Witness a tidal phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed. This ultimate Sea Safari showcases the unique reefs and tides only found in the Kimberley. Experience an abundance of islands which form the Buccaneer Archipelago, combined with the worlds largest tropical tides, exposing the unique natural phenomenon of the Waterfall Reef. The highlight of this tour is the emergence of a reef with a cascading waterfall on outgoing tides.

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CYGNET BAY PEARL FARM FAST BOAT TOUR - GIANT TIDES (BA)

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Fast Boat Tours get you close to the Horizontal Falls for a fantastic experience that takes in flights, boat ride and pearl farm tours.

Departing: 07.00 am

Returning: 05.00 pm

Duration: 10 hours

Passengers: Maximum of 5 (minimum of 4 required)

After your complimentary hotel pick up, you will be brought to Broome Aviation’s very own departure lounge located at the Broome International Airport. Here you will be greeted by your pilot for the day and have the opportunity for a pre-flight tea or coffee in air-conditioned comfort. Your pilot will outline the days adventure and give a brief safety demonstration before commencing your flight.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Departing Broome, track over Chinatown taking in Roebuck Bay before heading to the Dampier Peninsula.

View the ancient Kimbolton Ranges and the vastness of King Sound.

Fly over the '8th Natural Wonder of the World' and witness astonishing rapid tidal movements unique to this region at the Horizontal Waterfalls.

Marvel at the hundreds of islands that make up the Buccaneer Archipelago including Cockatoo Island and Koolan Island.

Land at Australia's oldest family owned and operated pearl farm at Cygnet Bay.

Enjoy a fast boat tour at Cygnet Bay and feel the power of the world’s largest tropical tides as you cruise among giant whirlpools and standing waves.

Take a guided pearl farm tour, learn the fascinating history of cultured pearling and the methods of cultivating these beautiful and sought after jewels.

Return to Broome via the coast flying over Pender Bay, Beagle Bay, Carnot Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek and Cable Beach.

*The Horizontal Falls is a natural tidal phenomenon. We unfortunately cannot guarantee the amount or level of water flowing through the falls at any given time. We will however vary our schedule and flight path to suit optimum tidal movement as best we can.

* The Giant Tides are powered by a natural tidal movement. As we aren't able to guarantee the water levels flowing through, when on lower tides (neaps) the boat will cruise the Pearl Farm and along Joligo Beach showcasing the islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago.

For more information on our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Fast Boat Tours , call 1300 799 758 now.

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2024 prices - giant tides.

ADULT (Wet Season)

from $1190 pp

ADULT (Dry Season)

from $1140 pp

GIANT TIDE TOUR DATES

Wet Season - November to March

Dry Season - April to October

Note: tour dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice

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GIANT TIDES BOAT TOUR BCYS

Horizontal falls | buccaneer archipelago | cygnet bay pearl farm + pearl farm tour + boat tour | dampier peninsula .

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Tour Duration: Full Day Tour Includes: Hotel Transfers, Chilled Bottled Water, Breakfast and Lunch, Pearl Farm Tour, Giant Tides Boat Tour and Tour Souvenir What To Bring: Swimwear, Towel, Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses and a Camera Number Of Passengers: Maximum of 5 - 13 (minimum 4 required) Prices: $1,190 per person Dry Season (April to October) $1,140 per person Wet Season (November to March)

Tour outline, after your complimentary hotel pick up, you will be brought to broome aviation’s very own departure lounge located at the broome international airport. here you will be greeted by your pilot for the day and have the opportunity for a pre-flight tea or coffee in air-conditioned comfort. your pilot will outline the days adventure and give a brief safety demonstration before commencing your flight..