Embark on a scenic cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound and visit a local Blue Pearl farm. Learn about local history from your knowledgeable captain and guide during your scenic cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound. Your destination is the charming Arapawa Island. From the 1820s to the 1960s, the island was a whaling base. Today it is home to mussel and oyster farms. You'll journey to Whekenui Bay, the home of Mike and Antonia Radon, the owners of Arapawa Seafarms. Depending on the time of year, view the paua pearls, starting from specks of dust in a larval rearing tank, to the full-sized pearls. Meet experts in the paua industry, followed by a visit to the Radon homestead where you'll enjoy light refreshments. Browse the rare and exclusive pearls, custom jewelry, and handmade pieces at the only place in the world where you can purchase these rare pearls.