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: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harbour Air Seaplanes - Depart from Vancouver Harbour by seaplane for a picturesque 35-minute flight over the Gulf Islands to the stunning city of Victoria. Enjoy sweeping views of the city and its surroundings from above.
  • Inner Harbour - Spend your day exploring Victoria’s charming antique shops and cafes, as well as the historic alleys of Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
  • Victoria Conference Centre - Bus Depot Location: “Capital City Station” at 719 Douglas Street (Located behind the Fairmont Empress Hotel).

Return vouchers provided by Harbour Air are for the BC Ferries Connector, operated by Wilson’s Transportation Ltd. Please present vouchers at the bus depot 30 minutes before departure.

Please Note: The total trip time from Victoria to Vancouver is 3.5 to 4 hours, including a 1.5-hour ferry crossing. On your return, the BC Ferries Connector service will board the ferry, and upon arrival in Vancouver (Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal), the bus will continue to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia St).

The drive from downtown Victoria to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic, to make the 5 pm sailing. The ferry crossing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen takes 1.5 hours.

  • Tsawwassen - Once you dock at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, you will reboard the bus for a 1-hour drive (depending on traffic) to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

You will arrive downtown at approximately 7:40 PM.

  • Absolute Spa at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - Drop-off at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6.

You will arrive downtown at approximately 7:40 PM.

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, unless specified
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 day of exploration and relaxation in Victoria’s charming streets, historic landmarks, and lush gardens. At 3:45pm, when it’s time to return, enjoy a relaxing and comfortable ride on the BCF connector, which combines a smooth bus journey with a scenic ferry crossing. The total travel time from Victoria to Vancouver is 3.5 to 4 hours, including a 1.5-hour ferry crossing. Experience the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation on this memorable getaway!

  • Flights are subject to cancellation due to bad weather
  • Not handicap accessible
  • All passengers 18 years and above must present either one piece of valid government issued photo identification, or two pieces of government-issued identification without a photograph
  • Baggage allowance: 20 lbs. Guaranteed. Baggage weight allowance includes all baggage, including purses. Additional baggage available on standby basis for a fee.
  • Passengers must arrive at the terminal at least 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time, and be fully checked-in 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • Passengers not checked-in before the check-in cutoff times will not be able to board their scheduled flight and will not be refunded their fare.
Location
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Canada Place
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kevin_m
Jul 18, 2024
Totally Worth It - Fantastic views and just the right amount of time in the air. One of the highlights of our entire trip. The bus ride to the ferry and back into Vancouver is a bit long. I would have paid the money to fly back.
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John_d
Jul 16, 2024
Great experience - Value for money. The flight was awesome; ended up in the middle of Victory opposite the 5 star hotel Fairmount where we had afternoon tea. The ferry return. with the included coach to our hotel, made it a wonderful day out on Vancouver Island. Highly recommend
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Richard_l
Jul 14, 2024
Victoria Island in a day - Amazing day out from the air view in the morning to the ferry ride in the afternoon, Everything ran smoothly.
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Juliemz7645bs
Jul 6, 2024
Day trip to Vancouver Island - We looked at a number of ways to visit Vancouver island and the seaplane over and ferry back was the best option to experience the scenery from the air, land and sea. There was plenty of time in Victoria to see the sites with lunch overlooking the water a highlight. It takes a few hours to walk the streets and waterfront and we took our time.
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Joan_d
May 25, 2024
Fantastic experience - Great communication from the very start. Trip by seaplane and return by ferry was excellent. No issues. Very well organised. Would highly recommend.
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Julia_r
May 18, 2024
nice day trip from Vancouver to Victoria - Our pilot was wonderful (can't remember her name). The views were beautiful and Victoria was picture perfect. Had lunch at China town and visit to Fairmont Empress hotel, very nice. The return ferry also had gorgeous views. Highly recommend.
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Christopher_m
Jun 28, 2024
A memorable day - Float plane - We had lovely weather & saw everything clearly as we flew across to the Island. A great Experience.
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Foy_m
Jun 10, 2024
Seaplane Victoria - Loved experiencing the seaplane. Uber was readily available for Butchart Gardens. Our bus driver took us to our return perfectly.
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Victoria_g
Jun 9, 2024
Seaplane is an experience - Seaplane was an amazing experience. Be careful if you’re tall. No leg room. My husband is 6ft 3in and very lucky to get the one exit row seat. You don’t know how long you get in Victoria until you check in, so don’t plan too much. We had booked an 8.15 flight and had to be at the bus station for 3.15pm for the 5pm return ferry. Glad we had an early flight. You also don’t get a straight answer as to what time you’ll be back at the drop off point. The coach does many stops….. we were lucky we were stop 4. Got back to our stop at 8.15pm. It’s well worth it, just be prepared. You get to see all the suburbs of Vancouver and the coach has AC. It’s expensive but it was our Wedding anniversary and we wanted something special. Found an amazing restaurant in Victoria to enjoy.
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Vicki_t
Jul 30, 2024
No trip - Due to poor weather the trip was cancelled by the float plane company sono trip took place. I understand why the plane could not fly but where's my refund ........................???
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