Experience an eco-friendly seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria for a thrilling whale-watching adventure. Spot orcas, sea lions, and seals on a 3-hour cruise through Haro Strait.
Experience an eco-friendly seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria for a thrilling whale-watching adventure. Spot orcas, sea lions, and seals on a 3-hour cruise through Haro Strait.
- Harbour Air Seaplanes - Start your adventure with an easy check-in at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, conveniently located in downtown. Please arrive at least 40 minutes before your flight. Board your seaplane for a picturesque 35-minute journey over the Georgia Strait. This flight is not just a means of travel—it offers a mesmerizing aerial…
- Harbour Air Seaplanes - Start your adventure with an easy check-in at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, conveniently located in downtown. Please arrive at least 40 minutes before your flight. Board your seaplane for a picturesque 35-minute journey over the Georgia Strait. This flight is not just a means of travel—it offers a mesmerizing aerial view, highlighting the region’s stunning coastal beauty, from the island-speckled waters to the city skyline.
As you soar over Vancouver’s iconic downtown, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Canada Place, the cruise terminal and cultural event hub, and the Vancouver Convention Centre, a world-renowned venue for global conferences and exhibitions.
On your way out of Vancouver, you’ll also pass by the majestic peaks of the North Shore Mountains, providing a breathtaking backdrop to the city.
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Wharf Street - Upon reaching Victoria’s Inner Harbour, continue your immersive experience with a whale watching tour by Orca Spirit Adventures. Venture into the Salish Sea, home to a remarkable variety of marine life including orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, and bald eagles. As you navigate through this vibrant ecosystem, you’ll explore protected marine areas known for their ecological importance—rich in biodiversity and carefully maintained for research and conservation.
This tour offers more than just wildlife encounters; it’s an opportunity to connect with the natural rhythms of the Pacific Northwest, guided by expert interpreters who provide insights into local ecology and ongoing conservation efforts. - Harbour Air Seaplanes - Return to the Harbour Air Victoria Terminal, a bright and modern facility overlooking the Inner Harbour. With comfortable seating and stunning waterfront views, it’s the ideal place to unwind before your flight. Your return seaplane journey offers one last breathtaking aerial view of the coast as you fly back to Vancouver—ending your day with a serene and inspiring perspective of British Columbia’s natural and urban landscapes.

- Roundtrip scenic seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria
- Whale-watching cruise
- Taxes and sustainability fees
- Roundtrip scenic seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria
- Whale-watching cruise
- Taxes and sustainability fees
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Embark on a 35-minute seaplane journey from Vancouver to Victoria, followed by a whale-watching expedition in Haro Strait. Our transport is the greenest way to travel between Vancouver and the mainland, including a carbon offset charge. When you reach Victoria, commence a thrilling three-hour cruise through Haro Strait, the natural habitat of killer…
Embark on a 35-minute seaplane journey from Vancouver to Victoria, followed by a whale-watching expedition in Haro Strait. Our transport is the greenest way to travel between Vancouver and the mainland, including a carbon offset charge. When you reach Victoria, commence a thrilling three-hour cruise through Haro Strait, the natural habitat of killer whales (orcas), sea lions, and seals. Then return flight to the mainland. Witnessing these majestic creatures in their natural environment offers an understanding no aquarium can provide.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult on the seaplane flight, and whale watching excursion.
- Not handicap accessible.
- Duration of tour may vary.
- On the whale watching excursion, covered vessel tours welcome people of all ages, however the zodiacs are restricted to those that are 6 years old and above, and a minimum height of 4 feet.
- Sorry, pets cannot be accommodated on the whale watching excursion. However, certified service animals can be accommodated on covered vessel tours only, and not zodiacs.
- Please present Government issued photo ID at check in
- Check in 40 minutes prior to departure time
- Passengers not checked-in before the check-in cutoff time will not be able to board their flight and will not be refunded their fare. A no show fee of 100% will be charged 20 minutes prior to flight departure on unclaimed seats.
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.