Cygnet Bay Explorer

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Cygnet Bay Explorer

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Cultural and Theme Tours
Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
Part of: Air Kimberley
4 min guests
12 max guests

Highlights

  • Fly direct from Broome to the stunning Horizontal Waterfalls and witness the breathtaking Buccaneer Archipelago.
  • Join a Pearl Farm Harvest Tour at Cygnet Bay and gain expert insights into the art of pearl appreciation.
  • Swim in the on-site pool before embarking on a sea safari to experience the world's largest tropical tides.
  • Cruise back to Broome, taking in iconic sights like Cable Beach and the Dampier Peninsula from above.

Departing Broome, fly direct to the Horizontal Waterfalls. Marvel at the beautiful view of the Buccaneer Archipelago – home to 1,000 incredible islands made up of Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old.

Landing at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, where you will enjoy a Pearl Farm Harvest Tour and an in-depth pearl appreciation session that will leave you feeling like a pearl expert. After lunch, enjoy a quick swim in the on-site swimming pool before heading off on a sea safari boat tour to explore the “Giant Tides”. Feel the power of the world’s largest tropical tides as you cruise amongst the giant whirlpools and standing tidal waves.

The coastal flight back home is via the Dampier Peninsula, Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek and Broome’s world-famous Cable Beach as you track the coast back to Broome.

Itinerary highlights

Giant Tides Sea Safari and Pearl Farm Discovery Tour

Exploring the thrilling ‘Giant Tides’ of the spectacular Kimberley Coast by boat is an exhilarating experience. Feel the power of the world’s largest tropical tides as you cruise amongst the giant whirlpools and standing tidal waves on your sea safari followed by a Pearl Discovery Tour giving you an insight into the fascinating history of pearling at Cygnet Bay, learning about the cultivation of some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world.

Tour details

  • Adventure and Outdoors Tours
  • Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
  • Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
  • Cultural and Theme Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Full Day
  • Air
  • Land – Motorised
  • Water – Motorised
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
  • Staff are trained in disability awareness.
  • Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
  • Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

  • Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
  • Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

  • Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Grab rails in the bathroom
  • Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

  • Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
  • A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
  • At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).

Allergies and intolerances

  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

  • Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
  • Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
  • Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.

Operation information

Air Kimberley

Air Kimberley has been flying the skies of Western Australia for more than 30 years, exploring ancient cultures, beautiful landscapes and stunning natural attractions. Flying to some of the most unique awe-inspiring remote wilderness locations in Australia, Air Kimberley’s passion is it to connect people to the Kimberley, increase cultural awareness, to promote sustainable tourism and to share the world’s oldest living culture through unforgettable experiences.

Offering one day explorer tours and overnight adventure safaris all year round, Air Kimberley’s highly experienced pilots are additionally trained as tour guides to provide a comprehensive and informative insight into the stunning Kimberley landscape. In collaboration with their tour partners, Air Kimberley offers a diverse and unique choice of tour itineraries which include air, land and sea safari tours with authentic on country experiences visiting many destinations.

With a diverse fleet of well-maintained aircraft including the Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, Piper Chieftain PA-31, GippsAero GA8 Airvan, Cessna 210, 206, 207 and 182, our fleet provides the flexibility and reliability to provide efficient on-time charter and scenic services to remote destinations. Combined with safety and comfort, every flight with Air Kimberley is an exceptional guest experience

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Hiking
  • Walks

Tags

  • Adventure
  • Beaches & Surf
  • Family
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Sports

Accreditations

  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority
  • Climate Action Leader Certified by Ecotourism Australia
  • ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Memberships

  • Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • WAITOC Associates
  • WA – Australia's North West Tourism

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