Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour
Visitors to Broome have the unique opportunity to witness this pearl harvesting process firsthand, right in the waters where it all originates. Available from June to October, guests can opt for either a morning or afternoon tour directly departing from Broome.
The journey of crafting Paspaley pearls commences amidst the beauty of the Kimberley region in Western Australia. Working from specialised vessels, Paspaley divers embark on the task of carefully hand collecting the solitary Pinctada maxima oysters from the ocean, initiating the cultivation of the world’s most prized pearls.
With Broome being the historic centre of the Australian Pearling industry, take the opportunity to visit an on-water Pearl Farm operated by Paspaley at Roebuck Bay in Journey Beyond’s purpose-built vessel. Learn the journey of the pearls from seabed to the boutique and marvel at the “reveal” of a cultured pearl, live! You’ll be picked up from your hotel to depart from the beach for this four-hour afternoon tour before heading to the Paspaley Boutique to sample pearl meat canapes and browse the stunning pearls.
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS
- Departure from Gantheaume Point with a scenic cruise into the breath-taking Roebuck Bay
- Enjoy expert commentary on the history of the Paspaley Pearling Company in Broome
- Witness a live pearl harvest at the Paspaley sea farm in Roebuck Bay
- Return to Broome for a visit to the Paspaley Boutique
- Delight over gourmet Pearl Meat canapes while perusing Paspaley’s range of world-class pearl jewellery
- Settle back with fully included hotel transfers to all major Broome hotels
Please Note:
A reasonable amount of agility and fitness is required to partake in this tour, guests may get their feet wet on embarkation & disembarkation of the vessel. The beachside boarding and disembarking process can at times be challenging particularly in certain weather conditions and tide height.
Whilst canapes are provided for tasting at the end of the tour, breakfast & lunch are not provided.
Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility due to moving between vessels.
Paspaley Pearls are also known as Australian South Sea pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima) is the largest and rarest of all pearl oysters and produces the largest and most valuable of all pearls.
You will need to bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and a camera.
None of our tours include meals however Pearl Meat canapes will be available to try upon arrival to the Paspaley Boutique in Broome. Please provide any dietary requirements in the passenger notes during the booking process.
Both the morning and afternoon tours will run for approximately 4 hours each.
Yes! We offer transfers to and from all major Broome hotels.
Swimming will not be permitted whilst on this tour.
Our tours run during the dry season only between June and October.
No, this is a boat tour and does not feature seaplane flights. However, the bookings are through parent company Journey Beyond, which is why the online bookings for the pearl farm tour are made through the same account as Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures.