Soar above one of the world's last true wildernesses on a private seaplane safari over Yampi Sound, the Buccaneer Archipelago and the labyrinthine tidal channels of the Kimberley coast. From 1,000 feet, the scale and colour of this landscape is simply incomprehensible.
What to expect
The floatplane lifts from the glassy surface of Yampi Sound and immediately banks over a mosaic of turquoise shallows, emerald mangrove labyrinths and rust-red sandstone islands that seems to extend to the curvature of the Earth. Your pilot-guide narrates the geology — these Precambrian rocks are among the oldest exposed on the planet — while pointing out pods of dolphins in the channels below and the faint outlines of submerged reef structures in water so clear you can see individual coral heads. A low pass through the Talbot Bay gorges from above gives you a bird's-eye understanding of the Horizontal Falls' extraordinary mechanics. On the return leg the pilot drops altitude over a known dugong feeding flat for a final, unforgettable close-up before the water landing.
Good to know
Weight limits apply (max ~120 kg per passenger); a private charter for 2–3 guests can be arranged for an exclusive experience. Flights are subject to weather and tidal windows — have a flexible mindset. Bring a polarised lens for photography; the reflective water surface otherwise makes photography challenging. Confirm transfer logistics with your ship in advance.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Yampi Sound — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.