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Seaplane Adventure: British Columbia Aerial Tour
4.1
25 Ratings
Nanaimo
Experience British Columbia from a new point of view with a 40-minute seaplane flightseeing adventure! Ride on two of daily scheduled flights to experience how locals travel around coastal British Columbia. You’ll experience two exhilarating take offs and landings and a breathtaking visit to the heart of the Sunshine Coast!
Experience British Columbia from a new point of view with a 40-minute seaplane flightseeing adventure! Ride on two of daily scheduled flights to experience how locals travel around coastal British Columbia. You’ll experience two exhilarating take offs and landings and a breathtaking visit to the heart of the Sunshine Coast!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nanaimo - Start your adventure at the Nanaimo Harbour Air Seaplanes Terminal, where you’ll check in for your flight. Once on the seaplane, get ready to soar over the Strait of Georgia on an unforgettable 20-minute journey. As you glide above the shimmering waters, enjoy panoramic views of the numerous small islands and charming coastal villages…
- Nanaimo - Start your adventure at the Nanaimo Harbour Air Seaplanes Terminal, where you’ll check in for your flight. Once on the seaplane, get ready to soar over the Strait of Georgia on an unforgettable 20-minute journey. As you glide above the shimmering waters, enjoy panoramic views of the numerous small islands and charming coastal villages below. This scenic flight provides a unique perspective of British Columbia’s breathtaking landscape, allowing you to appreciate the natural beauty from above.
- Sechelt - After landing in Sechelt, you’ll have one to four hours of free time to explore the Sunshine Coast. Whether you decide to wander through the delightful village, browse local shops, or unwind by the water, this is your chance to embrace the relaxed coastal lifestyle. Discover a true sense of place as you explore this picturesque retreat.
When you’re ready, board your seaplane for the return flight to Nanaimo, completing your genuine, flexible coastal adventure. With two thrilling takeoffs and landings, this tour offers an exciting way to connect with the beauty of British Columbia, ensuring each journey is a unique experience.
What's Included
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Valid government issued photo ID required at check in
- Check-in 40 minutes prior to flight time
- Please reconfirm flight time
- All passengers travelling must be ambulatory in order to fly. A mobility assistance device, such as a wheelchair or cane, may be used by a passenger to get from the terminal to the aircraft, however, passengers must have the ability to walk on and off the aircraft with minimal or no assistance
- Valid government issued photo ID required at check in
- Check-in 40 minutes prior to flight time
- Please reconfirm flight time
- All passengers travelling must be ambulatory in order to fly. A mobility assistance device, such as a wheelchair or cane, may be used by a passenger to get from the terminal to the aircraft, however, passengers must have the ability to walk on and off the aircraft with minimal or no assistance
Location
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Front Street
Our terminal is situated at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza in the heart of Nanaimo Harbour. The waterfront terminal sits directly across from the Lighthouse Bistro.
Check-in for your flight 40 minutes ahead of your scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(25 Ratings)
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Hannah_p
Apr 4, 2025
Brilliant experience.... - Brilliant experience. Going from sea to air so quickly and from land to land in a short while, being able to see so much of the views from up high. Take off and landing were smooth.
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Frances_w
Aug 23, 2024
Prepare for takeoff - Excellent quick trip on a seaplane. A must do activity if like me you don't have seaplanes where you live. Little stop off for lunch and a few drinks before going back.
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Dc705
Jul 24, 2024
Awesome experience - Worth it! First time flying in a seaplane. Smooth flight - landing was better on sea then on land. Amazing views. Recommend sitting on left on the way from Nanaimo to Sechelt; on the way back sitting on the right in the plane - for the best views of Sunshine Coast. Flight was on time both leaving and returning. .
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Jim_b
May 11, 2023
Good fun - Beautiful scenic route. 5 seater plane was fun.
Not a lot in Sechelt on the side but we enjoyed the flights.
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Ray_n
Jul 9, 2022
Amazing Experience! - Such a cool experience. I had never been on a float plane before. The pilots were professional and friendly. The views were incredible. Recommend this!
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Catherine_s
Apr 4, 2022
The pilots were... - The pilots were professional and kind and the views were beautiful. Fly in, have brunch, walk the sea shore, and then head home. It's a wonderful day trip/experience
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Janice_q
Aug 18, 2022
It was overall a very... - It was overall a very enjoyable experience except it was extremely hot and very little air flow! Very smooth take off and landing but a bit of a bumpy landing coming back from Sechelt into Nanaimo!
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S2177ilkevinm
Jul 29, 2024
Prettiest commuter flight - Be aware that this is a Commuter Flight, not a tour. Plane just takes you from Nanaimo to Sechelt and drops you off for hours.
It’s a beautiful commute, but no tour guide or flying up the islands. A lot of flying over empty seas.
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Vacation65012930760
Oct 5, 2023
not an experience as expected - Offering this as a "tour" is simply wrong and misleading. These are shuttle flights between Nanaimo and Sechelt. The planes are nutshells and are indeed "adventurous"; nothing is said or commented on. The view from above was of course great.
But Sechelt is a rather inconspicuous - and in our opinion not very pretty - small town and I wouldn't know what you could do there for four hours. We walked up and down the street once and luckily we were able to fly back after an hour and that was enough.
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Rovingsteve
Jul 7, 2022
Just a flight - This is not a tour, it is a scheduled flight straight across the straits. No commentary, no nothing just a normal flight. We landed in Sechelt and did have a stunning breakfast. Other than that there is not a lot to do there. If you are expecting to have a tour then this is not for you and better options are available. We booked with Viator and I would think twice before I booked through them again
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