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“Super fun experience! Highly recommend. I wish I remembered our pilot's name bc he was awesome. Great photo ops!”
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.
“The plane ride and ferry were awesome! Victoria you can hit the highlights pretty quick and well I got bored waiting for the bus ride back. The bus ride is 50 minutes to the ferry, the bus goes on the ferry than it’s another hour + to get back to fairmont in Vancouver. Would have…”
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.
“Nothing except take your camera , you're in for a treat. Make sure you check your bags for weight first to avoid surcharge.”
Seaplane views over Vancouver, then Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with free shuttle and included admission in one easy combo.
“This was a very nice excursion. We got to see the whole area from the top and enjoyed it very much. It was our first time in Vancouver.”
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.
“This tour was amazing. The coordination between the airline and the boats was seamless. The guide, Shannon, was excellent. We had some fog here and there and she never blinked. She knows the waters. She explained everything si completely and clearly. She was in communication with other guides so we did not miss the pod…”
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.
“We had a flight delay due to bad weather in Whistler so our day was shortened, but, first timers on sea plane was an amazing experience, a real must do! On arrival at Whistler we went to Peak to Peak via gondola and chairlift, well worth it but be aware it takes a few hours…”
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.
“The best way to get to Victoria Island! Fun, easy to get to and quick!! The views from above are wonderful. Everything was smooth and easy. I would highly recommend.”
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.
