Cygnet Bay Tours
“A truly faultless and wonderful experience”
“Great restaurant and service. Do the tour, well worth it. Highly recommended”
Pearling Experiences
This land-based tour gives 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. Our knowledgeable tour guides will demonstrate a pearl harvest giving a glimpse into a fully operational pearl farm. Our tour concludes with an in-depth pearl appreciation session that will leave you feeling like a pearl expert.
Pearl Farm Discovery Tour
- 1 hour
- Land based
- 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.
Riji - The Art of Carving Shell
- 1 hour
- Land based
- Cultural content
Pearl Grading Class
- 1 hour
- Land based
- Hands on with pearls
- Not suitable for children
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
Giant Tides
Island Explorer
Shell Island
One of our favourite spots, accessible only on certain tides by boat. This tiny island covered in shells will take your breath away. Forever changing with the tides, it’s the perfect location for a dip, fish, explore and more!
Shell Island Sunsets
- 2 hours
- Sunset trip
- Suitable for all ages
- BYO
- Picnic platters available as optional extra (one week notice required)
Relax on this little patch of paradise as you watch the sunset over the pearl farm and bay. Soak up the last rays of sun in a uniquely Kimberley way. Running 4 pm till dusk, this is a sunset trip you’ll never forget.
Shell Island Day Trips
- 2 hours (times vary)
- Bring your bathers and fishing rods
- Suitable for all ages
- BYO
- Picnic platters available as optional extra (one week notice required)
Take a trip out to Shell Island, our own private paradise for a swim, fish or whatever your heart desires… we’ll drop you for a couple of hours on this little tidal island to live out your castaway dreams.
Borrgoron Cultural Tours
Coast to Creek
- 2 hours
- Moderate fitness
- Reef walking shoes recommended
Discover Cygnet Bay with Terry Hunter, a 4th 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.
Culture & History
- 1 hour
- 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 will dive deep into the stories that shaped the pearling industry and how he and his family fit into this industry and the area.
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Hire a Dinghy
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.
Hire boat specifications:
– 4.2 metre
– 30hp 4 stroke tiller steer outboard engine
– 4 person max