Seaplane Flight to Victoria and Whale-Watching Cruise

Kick off your oceanic adventure from downtown Vancouver. Choose your departure time, meet your pilot, and board the seaplane for a thrilling water take-off.

Leave behind Vancouver’s bustling harbor for the dramatic beauty of the Straight of Georgia. You have plenty of air time to soak up great aerial views of snow-capped mountains and verdant coastline before landing in Victoria. From there, board an open-topped Zodiac or covered Ocean Cruiser (please make your boat selection at time of purchase) for the whale-watching cruise. 

Set off into Haro Strait, an area flush with salmon—a natural attraction for orcas during migration! Spot whale pods, as well as seals, sea lions, sea otters and more. Throughout your ride, your guide shares fascinating facts about the resident marine life, and explain the area’s unique oceanic ecosystem.

After your cruise, choose to head directly back to the mainland by seaplane, or stay in Victoria to visit great attractions like the Butchart Gardens or the Empress Hotel, known for its fabulous traditional English tea service. Please check with your guide for the last flight time of the day. 

This tour is seasonal, operating from March to October.

• Fly over the coast and waterways of British Columbia
• Touch down on the water in a dramatic seaplane landing
• Discover Haro Strait in a whale-watching vessel
• Convenient Vancouver departure point close to public transit

Cruise Vancouver Island’s Haro Strait on a spectacular whale-watching tour that includes round-trip seaplane flights between Vancouver and Victoria. See the BC coast from the air and water during the flight, while avoiding the long, traffic-filled trip to Vancouver Island by ferry. As you cruise, watch for orca whales, sea lions, and seabirds as you explore a scenic channel off Vancouver Island’s east coast.

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.
Children must be accompanied by an adult on the seaplane flight, and whale watching excursion.
Not handicap accessible.
Duration of tour may vary.
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
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.
Most travelers can participate
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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers