Cygnet Bay Explorer Wet Season: Horizontal Falls Flight, Pearl Farm & Giant Tides Sea Safari
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 hours (approx.)
Fitness Level
Suitable for people with light to moderate fitness—mostly low-impact walking and short boat movements but expect long day and potential sea motion.
Overview
Fly over the Horizontal Waterfalls, ride the Kimberley’s ‘Giant Tides’ by boat and tour an operating pearl farm—all in one long, dramatic day from Broome. This wet-season explorer pairs aerial spectacle with hands-on pearling history and a coastal return flight.
Cygnet Bay Explorer Wet Season: Horizontal Falls Flight, Pearl Farm & Giant Tides Sea Safari
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The first sight arrives before the plane touches down: a scatter of Precambrian sandstone islands—hard-edged, rust-streaked—studded across blue so flat it feels like glass. From above, the Horizontal Waterfalls look less like falls and more like a throat of sky and sea squeezing between two crags. On the Cygnet Bay Explorer, that aerial moment sets the tone for a day of contrasts: airborne panoramas, thunderous tidal currents, and the quiet, human scale of a working pearl farm.
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Adventure Tips
Book around tidal windows
The Horizontal Waterfalls and Giant Tides are tide-dependent—confirm tide timing and expect schedule adjustments; high tides produce the most dramatic flow.
Motion-sickness prep
Bring anti-nausea medication if you’re prone to seasickness—the sea safari navigates strong currents and choppy water.
Sun and spray protection
A wide-brim hat, sunscreen and a lightweight waterproof layer will keep you comfortable during flights and on deck.
Weight & booking details
Declare individual passenger weights at booking (maximum 120kg for safety) and reconfirm pickup times 24–48 hours before departure.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Sea turtles (seasonal)
- Shorebirds and ospreys around the islands
History
The Kimberley pearling industry reshaped this coastline from the 1800s onward; Cygnet Bay carries both Indigenous connections and a commercial pearling legacy.
Conservation
Operators work within strict marine and biosecurity rules; stick to walkways, avoid interfering with farming areas and respect local Indigenous sites.
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Recommended Gear
Sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
Open-air flights and exposed boat decks demand strong sun protection.
summer specific
Light waterproof jacket
Wind, spray and sudden showers are common during the wet season (listed as 'summer' in the Kimberley).
wet specific
Reef or water shoes
Useful for moving on slippery jetties and if you take a short shoreline walk or swim at the pearl farm.
summer specific
Camera with polarizing filter
A polarizer cuts glare on water and brings out contrast in aerial and seascape shots.