Broome Aviation, 10-Hour Sea Safari

Broome Aviation's full-day outing pairs a scenic flight over the Horizontal Falls with a Cygnet Bay landing, where the pearl farm tour and sea safari fill the middle hours before the return run.

Overview

This full day out of Broome packs three very different Kimberley experiences into one booking: a scenic flight over the Horizontal Falls, an 8-hour stop at Cygnet Bay, and a return flight path that takes in Cable Beach before landing. The whole outing runs about 10 hours, door to door, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Broome is included.

The day starts at the Broome Aviation departure lounge on Gus Winckel Road, with a 09:00 departure. From the air you pass over the Horizontal Falls, a tidal phenomenon where the flight path may be reversed on the day to match the tide's activity. The bulk of the day, roughly 8 hours, is spent at Cygnet Bay, where the itinerary includes a pearl farm tour and the Sea Safari boat, which takes travellers up close to islands in the area. Lunch, bottled water, headsets to hear the guide clearly, and all landing and facility fees are covered. Alcohol can be bought separately.

It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want both an aerial overview and time on the water, and one reviewer described it as a great way to get a good overview of the Kimberley in a single day. Note the boat component is restricted to children aged 14 and above, and the group is capped at 15 travellers.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup and check-inPickup is included from Broome accommodation, and the tour departs from the Broome Aviation departure lounge at 2 Gus Winckel Rd, Charter Aircraft Base, at 09:00.
2. Scenic flight over Horizontal FallsThe outbound flight passes the Horizontal Falls, a tidal phenomenon viewed from the air. The route may be reversed to suit tidal activity on the day.
3. Cygnet Bay, 8 hoursThe main stop is Cygnet Bay, where the day includes a pearl farm tour and the Sea Safari boat trip among the islands. Admission is free and lunch is provided here.
4. Return flight past Cable BeachThe homeward leg passes Cable Beach before landing back in Broome.
5. Hotel drop-offThe activity ends back at the meeting point, with hotel drop-off included, after roughly 10 hours in total.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking this one, because it mixes flying, boating and a long day on land at Cygnet Bay.

• Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. The day is long, around 10 hours, and includes a boat component as well as time at the pearl farm. Travellers who struggle with full days out may find it tiring.
• Age limits. Children must be 14 or older to travel on the Sea Safari tour boat. Infants, where they travel, must sit on laps. The minimum drinking age is 18, and alcohol is available to purchase rather than included.
• What is provided. Lunch, bottled water, headsets so you can hear the guide's commentary, and all landing and facility fees are included, along with hotel transfers. Gratuities and alcoholic drinks are not included.
• Tides and route changes. The Horizontal Falls are a tidal phenomenon, and the flight route may be reversed to suit tidal activity on the day. The listing suggests asking at booking about the falls' activity on your travel date so expectations are realistic.
• Weather and dress. The tour needs favourable weather and the listing advises dressing for all weather conditions. If it is cancelled for poor weather, you are offered an alternative date or a full refund.
• Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 15 travellers. A local guide provides commentary through headsets, and one reviewer praised the pilot as confident and informative.

Common issues. The booking requires a minimum of 4 passengers to be confirmed, and anyone below that threshold is waitlisted until numbers are met, so solo travellers or pairs can face uncertainty. Cancellation penalties are steep close to the date: 20% of the tour cost for cancellations 8 to 14 days out, 50% for 1 to 7 days out, and no refund after 4pm the day prior. Credit card surcharges of 1 to 5% may apply. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, children under 14 cannot join the Sea Safari boat, and intoxicated passengers are refused boarding with no refund. Confirmation can also take up to 48 hours after booking, subject to availability.

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