VANCOUVER
Vancouver’s best days out.
The 15 most popular seaplane & flightseeing tours right now, with what each trip actually includes, who runs it and what it costs to book.
A 30-minute seaplane ride over Vancouver: downtown, Stanley Park, Lions Gate, and the North Shore from Canada Place. Small group views.
Most Popular“We had a great time on this tour! We felt safe and really enjoyed the clear and easy process and the beautiful views. Thank you!”
Take a Harbour Air seaplane panorama over Vancouver, then visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with the included Cliffwalk and Treetop Walkway.
45 minutes in a seaplane from Coal Harbour over Vancouver, islands, forests, and remote inlets. 35 minutes airborne for $198.
Fly by seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, then return by coach and ferry. Gulf Islands views, Inner Harbour time, and a scenic ride back.
“It was quite a long day but thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the seaplan ride with Harbour Air. They were all very friendly and helpful. Victoria is a beautiful place. Lots to see and do. Plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants. We enjoyed the hop on and off bus trip. The ferry ride back was lovely…”
Seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria plus Butchart Gardens entry and coach transfer included. Big sky views, easy day, watch timing.
“This is not a “proper Viatour Tour”. It is a Harbour Air floatplane, a Grayline bus and a ticket to the gardens packaged together. There is no tour guide or Viatour representative. The instructions were dismally lacking. There is no one along the way to inform you of where things are.”
One-way seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria in about 35 minutes, with big views, easy check-in, and downtown landings on the water.
“A very expensive way to get to Victoria. It’s just a seaplane ride not a tour. Do it direct through Harbour Air and save $$$. The flight was also 45 mins late leaving Vancouver”
Seaplane views over Vancouver, then Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with free shuttle and included admission in one easy combo.
“This was a great trip, from check in to landing it was fantastic. Easy to check in with the team, complementary coffee available (although did not try). Our pilot(we believe Troy) was excellent, I even gotto sit up front with the pilot throughout the flight which was a great experience, the seating is tight so…”
Fly seaplane to Victoria, explore downtown, then return by coach and BC Ferry through Active Pass for Gulf Islands views.
Seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria plus a 3-hour whale watch on the Salish Sea, aiming for Southern Resident orcas.
“One of the best experiences of my whole life!! The trip from Vancouver to Victoria with the seaplane was awesome!! And the whales watching with Shanon was incredible. We could see humb whales around, and we enjoyed the experience very much. I recomend it to everybody!!!!! Thank you!”
Extended seaplane loop over Stanley Park, islands, and downtown Vancouver, with easy downtown takeoff and a smooth, scenic ride.
“Great experience and well worth it! Amazing views of the city and surrounding areas. The pilot was excellent. Great take off and smooth landing!”
Take a seaplane to Victoria, go whale watching for 3 hours, then enjoy downtown free time before flying back to Vancouver.
Round-trip seaplane from downtown Vancouver to Whistler with free shuttle to Whistler Village, plus scenic flights and 5 hours to explore.
“Such a smooth, quiet flight, much calmer than i imagined. The landing on green lake was so smooth, not as bumpy as bitumen. Highly recommend 👌”
Fly Vancouver to Whistler by seaplane with Harbour Air. Scenic 40-minute ride, landing at Green Lake, shuttle to Whistler Village.
“This trip is much fun, seeing a part of Vancouver and the mountains from above is amazing.”
Round-trip helicopter and seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, with pickup, lounge snacks, and sky-high views over the Strait of Georgia.
“Got Covid night before trip. No refund. I asked to try another day - they wanted me to pay again. Should have at least provided me a credit.”
A 20-minute seaplane flight over Vancouver’s skyline, Stanley Park, the Lion’s Gate Bridge, and Howe Sound, with panoramic windows.
The city, the North Shore and the coast around it — and every way to see them.
