Top Vancouver Seaplane Tours

This whale-watching adventure from downtown Vancouver gives you the chance to see whales and other marine life. Hop aboard the 'Salish Sea Dream' our 80-foot flagship catamaran, and keep your eyes peeled from one of several viewing areas.. Learn about the local history and geology from knowledgeable crew on board, and soak up views of the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands, and Howe Sound.

Experience Vancouver sights by water on this Zodiac inflatable boat tour from Granville Island. Cross False Creek and admire Siwash Rock, an iconic stone spire located near the Lion’s Gate Bridge. In Vancouver Harbour, learn about the waterfront landmarks. Venture into Deep Cove and the glacial fjord of the Indian Arm, for incredible views of granite cliffs that you can only see by boat. Capture the beauty of Granite Falls and Silver Falls before heading back.

Get epic aerial views of Canada’s dramatic landscape without leaving the ground on this simulated flight ride! Start with an entertaining presentation on the history and culture of Canada, then brace yourself for take off. From your seat under the high-dome screen, you’ll careen through the sky, hurdle over mountains, feel the wind in your face and take in the woody scents of alpine forests. At eight minutes long, this simulated flight is the longest in the world!

While the Vancouver cityscape and the nearby mountains and seascapes are spectacular from land and water, nothing quite compares to seeing them from above. On this seaplane sightseeing tour from Vancouver, you’ll soar over the city, past the peaks of the Coast Mountains all the toward Whistler, returning via the island-dotted Howe Sound.

Get a glimpse into Vancouver’s rough and rowdy past on a walking tour of the historic Gastown neighborhood. Hear haunting tales of the city’s darkest days, when fires, smallpox and gold dust fever swept through the frontier outpost. Visit the neighborhood’s landmarks and historic sites as your guide evokes the thieves, hustlers and vagabonds that made the west so wild.

This package combines two popular Vancouver attractions to make one fantastic West Coast experience. Start with an aerial tour of Vancouver in a sea plane. Take off from Coal Harbour to circle the city and the North Shore Mountains below. Once you land, take a shuttle out to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for another high up adventure.

Take the adventure route between Vancouver and Victoria with a scenic 35-minute flight. Soak up lovely aerial views while crossing the Strait of Georgia by seaplane — the most eco-friendly transport to Victoria — then set off on your own sightseeing excursion of BC’s capital. Admiring stunning island and ocean views at dusk.

Travel across British Columbia in style and enjoy breathtaking views from the air on this Vancouver to Victoria seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Coal Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Watch as the Burrard Inlet becomes a speck in the distance, and admire fine views over Lion’s Gate Bridge and Stanley Park’s Brockton Peninsula. Soar over the Salish Sea, and gaze over the Gulf Islands’ sandy beaches and dense forests.

Traveling from Vancouver to Tofino—an isolated surf town on the west coast of Vancouver Island—takes a lot of time and effort, requiring travelers to catch a ferry from the mainland and drive along narrow, twisting roads. Save yourself time and stress with this one-way seaplane transfer, which gets you from Downtown Vancouver to Tofino in about an hour.

Want to spend a day in Whistler but don’t want to lose a day just in travel time? This round-trip seaplane flight from Vancouver provides the perfect solution. This convenient transport package includes two 35-minute flights between Vancouver and Green Lake in Whistler, as well as a shuttle service to and from Whistler Village. Spend the day or just an afternoon discovering the sights and sounds of Whistler, and end on a high note with a return flight to Vancouver.

Book this quick-and-easy round-trip seaplane flight package from Vancouver to Victoria. Fly over the Georgia Strait and Gulf Islands, and enjoy a picturesque arrival in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Enjoy free time in Victoria, before returning on an afternoon or evening flight back to downtown Vancouver. Bonus: A shuttle bus and admission fee to the Butchart Gardens are included, making this travel experience even more pleasant.

Discover the natural wonders of Vancouver and Victoria an exhilarating whale watching excursion! Delight in lovely aerial views on the crossing of the Strait of Georgia by seaplane—the most eco-friendly transport to Victoria. From the island capital, set off on an exciting cruise through Haro Strait, native home to orcas (killer whales), sea lions and seals, followed by a return flight to the mainland.

Travel from Vancouver to Victoria in style with round-trip flights across the Strait of Georgia, and make the most of your time by skipping long ferry lines. You’ll travel to the island by helicopter, with spectacular views of the coast and islands, then make the return trip by sea plane. Your flights between Vancouver and Victoria include pickup and drop-off at accommodations in Vancouver, with departure times that are tailored to your schedule.

Fly in style from Vancouver to Whistler in a classic de Havilland seaplane. Depart from the Vancouver Harbour Floatplane Centre and fly out over Coal Harbour and up the Georgia Strait. You’ll be treated to aerial views of the mountains and ocean on the quick, scenic flight up the coast. Arrive with plenty of time to explore the pretty alpine village of Whistler.

Fly via seaplane between Vancouver and Seattle for a quick journey with epic aerial views and photo ops. You'll get the chance to make a water take-off and landing, an unusual experience that will make for great cocktail party conversation. This transportation option saves tons of travel time, avoiding a long drive or navigating cumbersome international airport protocols.

Discover some of the most diverse marine wildlife in the world on this guided, full-day kayak adventure in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. Explore this natural paradise with a seaplane flight from Vancouver. Then kayak along the waters of Saltspring Island in search of a wide variety of marine invertebrates, fish and sea mammals. Look for whales, harbor seals, river otters, sea lions, seagulls, eagles and more, including the rocky reefs and kelp beds of this protected bay area. Round-trip transportation from Vancouver plus a barbecue picnic lunch on the beach are included.

Fly over the Pacific Ocean across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island with this seaplane flight-seeing tour that includes free time in Nanaimo. Choose from two daily departure times and takeoff from the water soaring high over the unique coastal landscape. Touch down in the southeast coast of Vancouver Island and enjoy up to four hours of free time to explore before flying back. 

Most Victoria tours from Vancouver make use of the ferry service to get to the island, but this tour includes a seaplane transfer service to save on travel time. Board your seaplane from Vancouver and enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific Northwest before landing in Victoria. Then take a guided tour of British Columbia’s capital, including a visit to Butchart Gardens, before flying back to Vancouver.

Combine stunning aerial views of the Pacific Northwest with whale-watching and a tour of Victoria in this full-day excursion from Vancouver. Board your seaplane for the short flight to the British Columbian capital, taking in the views of Vancouver and the Strait of Georgia. Once you land, enjoy a boat ride around the waterways in search of marine animals and explore Victoria before heading back to Vancouver.

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring scenery of British Columbia's coastline and the charming city of Whistler with this unforgettable combination tour. Begin your journey with a scenic floatplane flight from Vancouver to Whistler, where you'll have the afternoon to explore the vibrant village. Then, relax and enjoy the scenic ride back to Vancouver aboard a comfortable mini-coach bus from Whistler.

Take in the aerial splendor of hanging glaciers and knife-edged peaks on our most picturesque adventure tour. Snow-capped mountains create a breathtaking backdrop as you soar through the alpines. Enjoy unforgettable 1.25 hours with a 1-hour scenic flight. Please note * Passenger minimums may apply on some tours * Passengers may be combined with other guests on the same tour