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Horizontal Falls: High-Speed Jet Boat Thrill Through the Rapids

Hurtle through the world's only horizontal waterfall — a jaw-dropping tidal phenomenon David Attenborough called 'one of the greatest wonders of the natural world.' Strap in as your expert skipper threads the jet boat through two narrow gorges at full tidal surge.

What to expect

Board a high-speed jet boat and power through the twin gorges of the McLarty Range as millions of tonnes of seawater are forced through gaps barely wider than the boat. Your skipper will make multiple thrilling passes in both directions, timing each run to the tidal peak. Between runs, drift in the calmer lagoon and take in the ancient ochre-red rock walls that frame this extraordinary natural theatre. A full-day format allows time for snorkelling, wildlife spotting, and a Kimberley-style lunch afloat.

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Kimberley Experiences
AUD 1,350 per person (full-day)
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Good to know

Confirm all-aboard time before booking and verify departure logistics with your ship's shore team — Talbot Bay itself is the site, so transfers from anchor are required. Pre-book well in advance; peak-season dates sell out months ahead. Minimum numbers apply.

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Luxury cruises that call at Talbot Bay — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Seabourn · Seabourn Pursuit
10 nights · calls at Talbot Bay
from $8,449
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