About this tour
A 6-hour seaplane and boat adventure from Broome that combines scenic flights over the Buccaneer Archipelago with a power-boat ride through Horizontal Falls and a swim platform experience. You'll depart by seaplane, cruise through tidal waterfalls, feed fish, swim in protected marine waters, enjoy a cooked breakfast or lunch aboard a luxury vessel, then fly back to Broome. Suits most fitness levels but has a strict 120 kg weight limit per passenger due to aircraft safety requirements.
Highlights
- Low-level seaplane flight over Buccaneer Archipelago and Cape Leveque
- Power-boat cruise through Horizontal Falls tidal phenomenon
- Shark show and swim from dedicated marine viewing platform
- Fish feeding activity in Talbot Bay waters
- Cooked breakfast or lunch with hot beverages on luxury vessel
- Island and bay cruises between water activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Broome included
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Broome airport for weighing and seaplane boarding (weight declaration at booking is mandatory; passengers over 120 kg will be refused). The seaplane departs with low-level sightseeing over islands and coastal landmarks before landing safely on Talbot Bay's calm water. From there, you transfer to a powered vessel for a high-energy cruise through the Horizontal Falls—a natural tidal feature—followed by a more relaxed island and creek exploration. You'll then swim at a marine viewing platform where you can feed fish and observe sharks from safe proximity. A cooked breakfast or lunch is served aboard the main vessel with tea and coffee. The return flight follows the same scenic route back to Broome, with drop-off at your accommodation.
What travellers say
- Unique combination of seaplane and boat in one half-day tour
- Marine viewing platform swim with fish and shark observation
- Full meals and hot drinks included throughout the day
- Natural tidal phenomenon rarely accessible elsewhere
- Hotel pickups eliminate transport hassle from Broome
- Strict 120 kg weight limit enforces airport refusal for heavier guests
- Tidal changes mean daily variation in Horizontal Falls intensity
- Boat section unsuitable for pregnant women beyond 26 weeks
- Early departure likely requires pre-dawn hotel pickup from Broome
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits adventurous travellers keen on natural phenomena and water activities who aren't sensitive to boat motion or aircraft noise. Weight restrictions are absolute: you must declare accurate weight at booking and will be weighed again at the airport; passengers over 120 kg cannot board and receive no refund. Pregnant women beyond 26 weeks should not take the boat section; all pregnant guests need medical clearance first. Children from age 4 onwards are welcome but must be supervised by an adult; infants sit on laps. Wear closed-toe shoes (no thongs). The Horizontal Falls' intensity varies daily with tides, so the operator may alter or cancel the tour. Special dietary requirements must be flagged at booking. Hotel transfers are included; gratuities are not.
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