OUR ACCREDITATIONS
Recognised standards, independent and industry recognition supporting responsible tourism and exceptional visitor experiences.
For 80 years, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm has been shaped by the environment in which we live and work.
Operating a working pearl farm, tourism destination and accommodation property on the remote Kimberley coast comes with a responsibility to care for this extraordinary place. Our accreditations, certifications and industry awards help independently measure the standards we set for ourselves. They are more than logos, they are a way to provide our guests with confidene in the way we operate and encourage us to continually improve.
ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
ECO CERTIFICATION
Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm is proudly ECO Certified by Ecotourism Australia, recognising our commitment to delivering responsible tourism experiences.
ECO Certification assess tourism businesses across areas including environmental management, conservation, responsible marketing, visitor education, local communities, customer experience and cultural respect and sensitivity.
For our guests, this means choosing experiences that have been assessed against recognised sustainability standards, from how we care for the environment to how we interprey and share the natural and cultural values of the Kimberley.
Our ECO Certified operations include our experiences and accommodation across Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, including our pearl farm experiences, Sea Safaris, Diver’s Creek stays and Pearler’s Village accommodation options.
MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL - SUSTAINABLE PEARL OYSTER FISHERY
Our Australian South Sea pearls begin within the silver-lipped pearl oyster, Pinctada maxima, a species intrinsically connected to the health of the Kimberley marine environment.
Australia’s silver-lipped pearl oyster fishery became the world’s first pearl fishery to achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification.
MSC Certification assesses fisheries against internationally recognised principles that cover the health of the stock, impacts on the wider marine ecosystem, and effective fishery management. Independent third-party assessment is part of the certification process.
For us, this recognition reflects something pearl farmers have long understood – that healthy oysters need healthy oceans. Our pearls and the future of Australian pearling all depend on the health of our marine environments.
QUALITY & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ACCREDITED BUSINESS
Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm is proudly Quality Tourism Accredited and Sustainable Tourism Accredited through Tourism Council WA, recognising our commitment to delivering high-quality visitor experiences while operating responsibly.
Together, these accreditations reflect strong standards across our tourism operations and for our guests – provides added confidence that the experiences we offer are supported by recognised tourism industry standards and a commitment to continual improvement.
WHAT IT MEANS WHEN YOU VISIT
It means sustainability is considered across your experience at Cygnet Bay, not simply what you see on our tours. It considers how we manage our environmental impact, educate visitors, contribute to conservation, support our local community and share the place we call home with care.
RECOGNITION FROM ACROSS AUSTRALIAN TOURISM
Over the years, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm has also been recognised by some of Australia’s leading tourism and industry awards.
WA TOURISM AWARDS - UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION
Our accommodation has received consecutive recognition in the Unique Accommodatio categeory at the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards, culmination in Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm’s induction into the Unique Accommodation Hall of Fame following Gold recognition across 2023, 2024 and 2025.
In 2025, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm was also awarded the Sir David Brand Award for Tourism Excellence, Western Australia’s highest tourism accolade.
AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDS
Our unique accommodation has also received national recognition at the Australian Tourism Awards, including Gold in 2023 and Bronze in 2024.
TRIPADVISOR'S TRAVELLER'S CHOICE
Recognition from our guests matters just as much as from the industry.
Our Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice recognition reflects the experiences and feedback shared by travellers who have made the journey to Cygnet Bay.
AUSTRALIAN FARMER OF THE YEAR
Our Managing Director and third-generation pearl farmer James Brown has also been recognised through the Australian Farmer of the Year awards, reflecting the role that innovtion, science and responsible pearl farming continue to play in Cygnet Bay’s eight decade story.
RECOGNITION THAT GOES BEYOND ACCREDITATION
Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm is recognised as part of The Dream Collective Western Australia, an initiative created by Tourism Western Australia in partnership with Tourism Council WA.
The program showcases leading Western Australian tourism operators and experiences, with businesses evaluated across criteria including customer reviews, digital experience, marketing, accreditation, awards and the delivery of sustainable and inclusive visitor experiences.
Being part of The Dream Collective places Cygnet Bay among a selection of Western Australian tourism experiences recognised for consistently delivering high-quality visitor experiences.
A PLACE WORTH PROTECTING
Everything at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm begins with place.
The extraordinary tides, the pearl oysters beneath the water, the iconic Kimberley coastline, and the people who have cared for this Country for thousands of years.
Our accreditations and recognition are one way of demonstrating our commitment to protecting these things while giving visitors the opportunity to experience them for themselves.
