3 Hours San Juan Island Seaplane Tour from Seattle
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Seattle, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Witness the Seattle skyline and natural scenes of the San Juan Islands from the sky on this half-day small-group seaplane tour. Set off from Lake Washington on a journey through the skies before splashing down in Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor for a walk around the islands before you take to the clouds once more.
- Half-day seaplane tour from Lake Washington to the San Juan Islands
- See the Seatle skyline from a new perspective
- Includes time on land to explore the islands and stretch your legs
- Small-group tour: Only share the plane with a limited number of other guests
What's Included
- Headsets and intercom system for the pilot to narrate about points of interest along your route of flight.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 860 W Perimeter Rd, Renton, WA 98057, USA
We're located on the Northwest corner of Renton Municipal Airport. Uber/Lyft/Taxi drivers generally drop you off right at our front door. If you're driving, we have a parking lot adjacent to our terminal, free of charge!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
San Juan Islands (Pass By)
Puget Sound (Pass By)
Space Needle (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Cheryl_F
My husband and I flew in the well kept seaplane which was built back in the 1950/60’s time period. It was a great view of the city and the islands. We got off on San Juan island to visit local businesses and reboarded, just over an hour later and enjoyed another smooth flight and landing.
Great times! Highly recommend!
Reviews
4.7
based on 27 reviews
sean_s, Sep 2025
Wonderful experience with the team I would recommend these folks . We did see some orca ! Very cool .
Josh_B, Sep 2025
Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and our tour was cancelled. We were offered the option of flying on a later date, but our schedule couldn't accommodate. The tour operator and Viator worked together to process a quick and easy refund. I'll definitely try again next time I'm in the Seattle area!
Edward_M, Sep 2025
First and foremost, I would not consider this a tour. This is actually a multi-point commuter route. People live on these islands and, in some cases, the sea plane is the most efficient and cost effective means of reaching their homes to/from Seattle, or hopping between islands. With that said, the pilot is not a tour guide. He did point out a few things; although, I asked a few questions about sights which he had no idea. Our trip started with overcast skies and my wife asked if we would see anything – his answer was ‘a lot of water’.
Second, do not expect warm and friendly service. The young lady who managed the terminal and traveler check in was unfriendly, bordering on rude. Our Viator booking indicated that we should arrive 20 minutes prior to departure, and we left downtown in a cab with what seemed like plenty of time, but traffic made us arrive about 5 minutes prior to departure. While in the cab with 15 minutes to departure, I received a call from the ‘check in’ lady asking where we were because check in was 30 minutes prior. Her tone was curt and I explained that we were in traffic and would be there shortly. We arrived a 5 minutes to departure, check in took a total of 20 seconds, while the lady weighed my wife’s purse. We then proceeded to wait until 30 minutes past departure due to low cloud ceilings.
Despite these minor issues, we had a wonderful time seeing the area with our first sea plane experience! It is a spectacular trip to see the shore areas, landscapes, wildlife (if you’re lucky) and beautiful island destinations. We spent about an hour on Roche Harbor, with some quaint shops and a place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. But if you have the opportunity to spend time in Friday Harbor, it looks like there might be more to do there.
Rick_R, Aug 2025
Lots of fun. Amazing to have a view from the air. We only flew at 900 ft so we could get great views of everything.
Matt_L, Jul 2025
Very beautiful and breathtaking! The views from the plane were awesome! Our pilot, Steve was somewhat of a jokester which I really liked, but also gave great insight and information!
Osama_B, Jul 2025
Trip was excellent and with views. Would have been great if we could get 1.5 hours on the San Juan island.
Cheryl_F, Jul 2025
My husband and I flew in the well kept seaplane which was built back in the 1950/60’s time period. It was a great view of the city and the islands. We got off on San Juan island to visit local businesses and reboarded, just over an hour later and enjoyed another smooth flight and landing.
Great times! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your review!
- Michelle
Michael_R, Jul 2025
You will feel much safer in the sea plane than you do getting to the airport with your uber. Wear layers and try to plan for a clear day for best views. Office staff was very friendly. Views at 200ft were excellent. Friday Harbor is beautiful; we stopped for a glass of wine and walked around. No crowds, tranquil, worth returning for an overnight. Highly recommend the experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Michael, thank you so much for taking the time to write your review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future!
- Michelle
Christopher_D, Jun 2025
A great way to experience Seattle and the Pugent Sound … but from a whole new perspective. And to top it off you get an afternoon in Friday Harbor. The team was friendly, the flight commentary was informative, and the experience was well worth it. Highly recommend!
Sofie_V, Sep 2024
This was such a great experience. I flew to San Juan, had a little time on the island to walk around and then returned to Seattle. I’m so glad I did this!!!
Chad_A, Sep 2024
One of the best things to do in Seattle. Definitely make sure to take time to visit the island and keep in mind you could get stuck due to weather
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Chad, thank you so much for your review! It's always a bummer when the weather isn't in our favor. We hope to have you on board again next time you're in town so you can get those oysters in Friday Harbor!
Susan_C, Aug 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed the sea plane ride. Our pilot , Fields, pointed out the Seattle area and San Juan island attractions. The Roche Harbor area was beautiful to explore. This was our first trip to state of Washington.
Janet_B, Jul 2024
Spectacular views combined with total sense of safety created an excellent experience. Met some nice folks too!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks Janet! We are glad you enjoyed the experience. We hope to see you again for a flight to the San Juan's!
Jane_M, Jul 2024
We’ve driven over 3,600 miles across 4 states and visited lots of National Parks but our sea plane flight was the highlight of our trip
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are super glad you enjoyed your tour with us! Hopefully we might see you again.
Kristylynne_G, Jun 2024
We had a beautiful day. My husband and I booked the trip as a celebration for our anniversary. The flight was amazing. Marcus was great at identifying landmarks. We spent about an hour in Friday Harbor before we came back. It was a wonderful day!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for the review and we will let Marcus know you enjoyed his commentary!
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