Seaplane Adventure: Vancouver to Victoria

Experience the thrill of a scenic seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria, followed by a leisurely day of sightseeing on the famous island. Return to Vancouver by ferry. Small group tour.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harbour Air Seaplanes - Arrive at the Vancouver Harbour terminal 40 minutes before your flight. Embark on a 35-minute scenic flight from Vancouver Harbour, where you’ll board a seaplane for a breathtaking aerial tour. Fly over the Gulf Islands, enjoying panoramic views of the city and its stunning surroundings. From above, witness the sparkling…
What's Included
  • Scenic one way seaplane flight to Victoria
  • Bus and ferry combination to return to Vancouver
  • Taxes and sustainability fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Enhance your day trip to Victoria with an unforgettable adventure that’s budget-friendly. Begin with a stunning seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria, offering panoramic views of the beautiful coastline and sparkling waters below. With only 14 seats on the seaplane, an intimate and personal experience is assured. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in a…

Location
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Canada Place
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Unit #1 - 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3 The seaplane terminal is located at Burrard Landing in Coal Harbour. Paid parking is available at 1095 W Waterfront Rd, Vancouver, BC. Check-in for your flight 40 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Margaret_c
Apr 23, 2026
One of the best tours I've done - The seaplane to Victoria was amazing with awesome views over the gulf islands - plenty of photo opportunities. Smooth take off and landing - well done to the pilots. Victoria is an interesting town and there was plenty of opportunity to explore. Walking was easy and I covered a big area and saw the main attractions in the time allotted. A map and instructions where to meet the bus was provided. The ferry ride back to Vancouver was calm and clear. It gave a different view of the islands and more photo opportunities. Overall, the trip was well organised, efficiently run and operated. I highly recommend.
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Loribeth_b
Apr 22, 2026
Get ready to take amazing... - Get ready to take amazing photos! The flight is short but beautiful. The bus and ferry is long and also great views. This is perfect for a day wandering the boutiques in Victoria - try Ruby’s for a great brunch
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Guillermo_h
Jan 17, 2026
Good experience - The flight is quite an experience, and it is definitely worth being in Victoria in less than an hour vs the return of almost 4hrs, also not going on tour if not one manage your times, I recommend
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Barbara_b
Oct 18, 2025
Ideal for catching a flavour of Victoria. - Fantastic trip! The seaplane across to Victoria was amazing and meant we could make the most of our time there. There's not a lot to do in Victoria itself - plenty of shops but the museums are small and some were closed when we went. However, the architecture and history is interesting. Came back by coach/ferry so a trip through the islands with the setting sun. Everything was well planned, communication was good and I'd certainly recommend this trip to catch a flavour of Victoria if you don't have a lot of time to spend on the island.
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David_c
Sep 17, 2025
Vancouver Island Victoria Experience. - 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 with some stunning scenery passing all those islands and islets.
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Dena_v
Sep 13, 2025
I would 100% recommend this to anyone wanting to visit Victoria - It was our first time doing a tour like this and it was very organzied and all the staff were very friendly
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Gabriela_c
Aug 30, 2025
Excellent, points to improve - Everything excellent except the truck back from the port to the city center which was very slow and the driver should speak better as we do not all have English as a native language
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Birminghaml_mark
Aug 24, 2025
Great experience on the float plane. - Your of two halves. Floatplane is an amazing experience. Travelled on a twin otter which was over 60 years old! Seat configuration was 1-2 but very cramped. I am 6 feet tall and my knees were pushed hard into the seat in front but with a flight time of around 30 minutes, it was doable. Taking off from Vancouver harbour is unbelievable. Arrived in Victoria 35 minutes later. Spent around 5 hours in Victoria before catching the coach from the transit office to Swartz Bay. Boarded the ferry with the coach. Around 90 minutes on the ferry to Twassen. Coach then drives to Vancouver with multiple stops en route. You certainly get a free tour of Vancouver if you’re one of the later stops. Highly recommended
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Diane_s
Jul 25, 2025
So much fun! Seaplane... - So much fun! Seaplane was a first for us, fantastic. Victoria Island is beautiful. Lots to see and do. Ferry ride back to Vancouver was great! Lots of food and shops and of course water.
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Michael_g
Oct 13, 2025
Ferry and Sea plane were great but… - 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 liked a more direct route back.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).