Soar over downtown Victoria and surrounds on a thrilling, 20-minute seaplane flight! Take to the skies right from the water and enjoy an unforgettable aerial perspective of the harbor, coastline, Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains towering in the distance. With a maximum of fourteen passengers, it’s an intimate, small-group ride navigated by an expert pilot.

20-minute panoramic seaplane tour of Victoria
See stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Vancouver Island shore
Admire the jagged coastline and majestic mountains in the backdrop
Small-group tour limited to five passengers per plane for an intimate experience
Carbon offset levy and taxes included

What's Included

20-minute flight
Carbon Offset Levy
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Gratuity (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Harbour Air Seaplanes
950 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada
The Victoria Harbour Airport terminal is situated in the Inner Harbour on Wharf Street steps from the downtown core, the Parliament Buildings and many of the city’s iconic hotels and attractions. Check-in for your tour is 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Harbour Air Seaplanes

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Valid government issued photo ID required at check in
Anything carried on board is subject to search. Large carrying bags or backpacks discouraged
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
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.
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Check in 40 minutes prior to flight time.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Nicholas_R

A great tour around the Victoria harbor. Wonderful views and fun experience for the whole family. The 20-minutes flight provides unbeatable sights of the area.

Reviews

4.5

113 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Wow

Nicola_S, Sep 2023

Excellent experience, we saw some fabulous sights. There is no commentary but that is understandable being as its quite noisy and the pilot is a bit busy! We'll worth it.

Fabulous sea plane experience.

Jane_M, Sep 2023

Great experience throughout. Check in staff efficient and helpful. Complimentary drinks and snacks while waiting at the terminal. Easy boarding and nice to be welcomed on board by the pilot. I sat in the co pilot seat, having seen it was vacant and asked the pilot. Loved take off and landing. My first time in a seaplane. Brilliant views throughout the flight. Pilot took photos of us in front of the plane at the end of the flight. All very relaxed. Would thoroughly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Jane_M, thank you so much for the detailed and kind review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed sitting up front in the co-pilot seat - it certainly does make for a memorable flight. Thank you for choosing Harbour Air.

Flying high over Victoria

Terry_C, Sep 2023

The aerial views were awesome. Easy check in, great pilot, everyone was nice. We had four in our party everyone had a great time.

Great view of Victoria

tripstuff, Sep 2023

Our pilot was the best. It happened to start raining and he stayed as low as he could so that everyone got to see what they paid for. He also pointed out points of interest for those on board

Response from Host, Sep 2023

tripstuff, Thank you for your five-star review. Our team is genuinely dedicated to providing guests with the best possible experience and we are glad our pilot was able to do so. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Needs commentary.

Janey_C, Aug 2023

There was no commentary of what we were seeing below. For those unfamiliar with Victoria, we could have used tour information.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Janey_C, while we hope you enjoyed the experience, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts regarding lack of commentary. While we are unable to offer commentary throughout the flight at this time, we’ve done our best to communicate this at the time of booking as we want to ensure guests' expectations and experience align. Thank you for choosing Harbour Air, and hope to see you again when able. - Harbour Air Team

Vancouver from the skies

Tim_M, Aug 2023

Had a fantastic time great experience a real must do for anyone seeing Vancouver from the air over the coast was awesome 👍thanks to all the team

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Tim, thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation. Hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back aboard soon! - Harbour Air Team

14 passengers!

Hannah_C, Aug 2023

Scam. Tiny plane. Packed with 14 passengers. Not an intimate experience or limited to 5 passengers as stated.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hannah, we're sorry to hear of any misunderstanding of the experience. While we've already addressed this directly and come to a resolution, we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard again someday!

Well done.

Carter_I, Aug 2023

Efficient, friendly, nice facilities well maintained equipment and a decent length of time. They do it all right.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Carter_I, Thank you for your five-star review. We are proud of our teams and always pleased to hear such wonderful feedback. We look forward to your next flight with us.

Really fun activity on a sunny day

Sharon_S, Jul 2023

We booked this just the night before, after other plans had fallen through. In the end, I'm glad we got to do this instead! We hadn't felt it was feasible to book one of these planes to fly to the island, but the tour was a fun way to experience the small planes and also get a unique view of the island. As some other reviewers mentioned, there is no commentary on what you're seeing, so I was prepared for that. I think it would be nice if the airline had a map of the flight path you're on so you know what you're looking at, but you'll still enjoy a memorable flight.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Sharon_, Thank you for your five-star review. We are pleased to hear you had a memorable flight. We genuinely appreciate hearing about ways in which we can enhance guest experience and are grateful for your suggestion. Hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard again in the future!

Fun adventure.

Leon_S, Jul 2023

Fun. Would do a longer flight next time, maybe Seattle to Victoria. Victoria is a vibrant city well worth visiting and exploring.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Leon_S, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you had a fun time on your flight. Thank you for including Harbour Air in your adventure.

Fun tour with great views of the city

Aida_C, Jul 2023

Easy to book, easy check in. Our pilot made sure everyone was happy with their seat and gave a thorough explanation of what to expect. Fun, little tour of the city and over to Butchart Gardens. Would definitely recommend and do it again next time we’re in Victoria.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aida_C, Thank you for your five-star review. We are so happy to hear love our services and enjoyed the great views from above. We appreciate the recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Not worth it

Betty_L, Jul 2023

I have taken several flights on helicopters and planes all over the world, but was super stoked to be on my first sea plane. But they didn’t say one thing about what we were looking at. We just flew around in a circle for 20 minutes. Beautiful, but not worth $245 for 20 minutes of no history or even a mention of a neighborhood. I gave two stars…one for takeoff, one for landing, because we didn’t die.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Betty_L, we appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of commentary. Due to the high volume of traffic in and around the harbours, our pilots are continuously in contact with Air Traffic Control which does not allow for them to provide a commentary throughout the flight and we're sorry if this was unclear at the time of booking. - Harbour Air Seaplanes

Definitely suggest!

Jennifer_H, Jul 2023

Pilot was a lovely young woman. Very cool unique experience. None of our family had been on a Sea plane before!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Jennifer, Thank you for your five-star review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your first seaplane experience and appreciate your kind words about our pilot. Looking forward to your next flight with us.

Too Pricey and no commentary

AnneBlyth_O, Jul 2023

It was nice to fly over the city but the pilot could’ve have spoken to us and pointed things out. He didn’t say one word after we left the airport. It was the same route too, so we saw the same things twice in the short time we were in the air. WAY TOO expensive for what you get. I think walking around the city gives you the same experience. Quite disappointing.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for choosing Harbour Air, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of commentary on your Victoria Panorama Seaplane Tour. Due to the high volume of traffic in and around the harbours, our pilots are continuously in contact with Air Traffic Control which does not allow for them to provide a commentary throughout the flight. We're sorry if this was unclear, however we do our best to advise this prior to guests' booking the experience. Thank you again for this feedback, and we’ve noted it as an opportunity to enhance the guest experience. - Harbour Air Team

Great views

Randy_E, Jul 2023

Great view of the island. I would have liked a little narration telling about the island and the surrounding areas.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Randy_E, Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the great views from above. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of commentary from your pilot. Due to the high volume of traffic in and around Canada's largest port, our pilots are strictly in contact with Air Traffic Control which does not allow for them to provide a commentary throughout the flight. We hope to welcome you aboard again.

Victoria from the SKY

Atul_S, Jul 2023

What a view.Excellent flight. Would have loved to be a co pilot. Definitely going to recommend this to my friends and relatives

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Atul_S, Thank you for your five-star review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the views from above. We appreciate the recommendation, and we look forward to your next flight with us.

Scenic flight as a Christmas present

NikeValerie_A, Jul 2023

I was doing this trip years ago when I was a teenager with my parents. It was a great experience. When my mother heard, that we booked a holiday trip to Vancouver and Victoria, she wanted us and our kids to have the same experience and gave us 4 flight tickets for Christmas.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

NikeVale, Thank you for your five-star review. We're so pleased to hear everyone had a great experience and we look forward creating more memories with your children. Thank you for choosing Harbour Air.

Unique experience

Dennis_T, Jun 2023

Great experience having never flown from water before and probably will never again. A well organised and efficiently run organisation providing a very professional and safe enjoyable flying experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dennis_, Thank you for your five-star review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience and appreciate hearing such wonderful feedback about our team. We hope to welcome you aboard again someday.

Amazing

Avidesh_S, Jun 2023

This was an excellent experience. Our pilot was enthusiastic and informative. The views of Victoria harbour and surrounding environments were breathtaking. Take off and landing were both quite thrilling. Liked the 'smallness' of this tour, which meant we all got window seats!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Avidesh_, Thank you for the five-star review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience. We work hard to meet the needs of our guests and we really appreciate hearing that our pilot was enthusiastic and informative. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the scenery and having a chance to view some of our iconic landmarks from above. We look forward to your next flight with us.

great experience for the...

Jay_H, May 2023

great experience for the price! Quick and easy no issues. Great way to see the island. Wife and I really enjoyed it.

Response from Host, May 2023

Jay_H, Thank you for your review. We're so glad that you had a great experience, and the value of our services. We look forward to your next flight with us.

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