San Juan Island Tour with Seaplane Flight from Seattle

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Summary

This 50 minute one-way flight crosses over Puget Sound before landing at Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. Depart from the southern end of Lake Washington in Renton, located about 25 minutes from both downtown Seattle and Bellevue. Here, you’ll meet your pilot and board the six-passenger de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver — a classic single-engine, propeller-driven bush plane fitted with floats — ideal for exploring this scenic terrain.  Slip on your headset to hear the pilot’s commentary on the sights below. You’ll fly above Bill Gates’ rambling lakeside estate and enjoy premier aerial views of the Space Needle, which punctures Seattle’s panoramic skyline.  During the flight, soak up the breathtaking mountain landscapes of the Olympic and Cascade ranges and be on the lookout for marine life not limited to orcas, minke whales, bald eagles, seals and sea lions.  Situated just 90 miles (145 km) north of Seattle, the San Juan Islands include the popular Orcas Island and Lopez Island in its archipelago. Your pilot lands at Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, the second-largest and most populous of the islands.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a breathtaking flight from Seattle's Lake Washington to Friday Harbor aboard one of our classic 6-passenger Dehavilland Beaver seaplanes. Experience views of the Puget Sound, the Seattle Skyline, and the San Juan Islands before the splash-down landing in Friday Harbor on a 50 minute narrated seaplane tour flight. You will have 90 minutes of time, after landing, in the quaint town of Friday Harbor to do as you please. The seaplane dock is less than a quarter mile walk to downtown Friday Harbor. Grab lunch at the many options Friday Harbor has to offer or visit the Whale Museum or do both and more. The tour is fantastic way to truly experience the best of the Pacific Northwest being seaplanes and San Juan Island, one of Washington State's gems.

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What’s included?

  • Landing and facility fees

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Airport/Departure Tax

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

  • Live commentary on board

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Operated by:

Northwest Seaplanes

About operator:

Northwest Seaplanes offers Seattle Tour Flights from south Lake Washington, scheduled and charter flights to the San Juan Islands and British Columbia's Inside Passage. Looking for a tour of Seattle? We offer exclusive charter tours of Seattle. Ideal for groups of four to six passengers. Since 1988. Friday Harbor Seaplanes offers daily scheduled flights to and from South Lake Washington and San Juan Island. We are conveniently located just 15 minutes from Sea Tac Airport and have shuttle service available between our location and Sea Tac. Whether you are travelling up to Friday Harbor for a stay or day trip, we offer a scenic 50 minute seaplane connection. Tour Flights options are also available from Friday Harbor.

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