Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Vancouver, Canada
- 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Soar above Vancouver on this small-group seaplane experience, and leave the crowds behind as you glide over the city’s top landmarks and natural wonders. Take in bird’s-eye views of the vibrant downtown skyline, the lush Stanley Park, and the beautiful harbor, all set against the backdrop of nearby mountain peaks. This sightseeing experience provides a unique and unforgettable perspective of the city’s beauty, making it perfect for those seeking a more exclusive adventure.
- Soar above Vancouver for a birds-eye view of the city on a seaplane
- Small-group experience: an intimate flight ensures personalized attention
- Panoramic views of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, and North Shore Mountains
- Great for cruise ship passengers and travelers who are short on time
What's Included
- Total of 30 minutes experience with a 20 minute flight time.
- Sustainability fee and Goods and Services Tax
- Professional certified seaplane pilot
- Complimentary Digital Tour Guide App — available for download
- Complimentary luggage storage during the tour
- Life jackets and safety briefing
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Parking
- Headphones for the Digital Tour Guide App narration (please bring your own)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Harbour Air - VancouverBurrard Landing, 1055 Canada Pl Unit #1, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Unit #1 - 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3 The seaplane terminal is located at Burrard Landing in Coal Harbour. Paid parking is available at 1095 W Waterfront Rd, Vancouver, BC. Check-in for your flight 40 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Get a unique view of the beautiful city of Vancouver, marveling at its scenic harbor, surrounding mountains and beautiful architecture, during this seaplane flight. You'll take off from the water of Vancouver's busy downtown harbor, continuing on a aerial exploration of some of the city's beautiful skyline and lush pine tree-covered surroundings.
Start your seaplane flight from Canada Place in Downtown Vancouver. Climb aboard your seaplane and feel the engines whir up to full power as you gracefully glide above the water and up into sky.
During the course of your flight you'll be able to observe landmarks such as Vancouver's emerald-green Stanley Park, its bustling downtown, and the buildings constructed for the city's hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Then come back down to earth (or water, rather) touching back in the harbor with a splash, having enjoyed a one-of-a-kind view of this unique Canadian city.
Please note: flight times are approximate and subject to change depending on weather conditions and weight limits. Upgrade to a VIP experience for an extended flight time and a complimentary beverage before or after flight.
Start your seaplane flight from Canada Place in Downtown Vancouver. Climb aboard your seaplane and feel the engines whir up to full power as you gracefully glide above the water and up into sky.
During the course of your flight you'll be able to observe landmarks such as Vancouver's emerald-green Stanley Park, its bustling downtown, and the buildings constructed for the city's hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Then come back down to earth (or water, rather) touching back in the harbor with a splash, having enjoyed a one-of-a-kind view of this unique Canadian city.
Please note: flight times are approximate and subject to change depending on weather conditions and weight limits. Upgrade to a VIP experience for an extended flight time and a complimentary beverage before or after flight.
Harbour Air (Pass By)
Harbour Air - Vancouver (Pass By)
Stanley Park (Pass By)
Horseshoe Bay (Pass By)
Vancouver (Pass By)
B.C. Place Stadium (Pass By)
Science World (Pass By)
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- 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.
- Children are welcome on this flight, making it a perfect introduction to flying and an inspiring experience for future pilots in training.
- If travelling with children, please be aware that the child fare applies to children aged 2-11 at the time of departure.
- Digital Tour Guide App. Download the app in advance on your iOS or Android device, or download it at check-in.
- Narration is optional. If you choose to use the narration feature, please bring and use your own headphones.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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
Erik_F
One of the best 30 minutes ever. The seaplane tour was awesome. I’ve been to Vancouver and Seattle many times and always wanted to have this experience. We originally were booked a few days earlier but rescheduled due to weather and we are very thankful we did. The experience was one I’d recommend to everyone. Very professional pilot and operation. The views were remarkable. Highly highly recommend this!
Reviews
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Robert_L, Aug 2026
I have over 3 million air miles but had never been on a sea plane. This was both fun and we stayed low enough to get really good views of the harbor and inlet. It was different but fun and worth the expense
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Robert_L, thank you for sharing your experience! We're honoured that with so many miles traveled, your first seaplane flight was such a memorable one. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the unique perspective and beautiful views along the way. Thank you for flying Harbour Air, and we hope to welcome you aboard again!
Jared_B, Aug 2026
The flight itself was breathtaking, but the receptionist was rude and the directions were lacking. Everyone in our group was confused as to where we would meet up and when we would fly. Make sure you get to harbor early and pay close attention to the game plan for when to fly — the receptionist we had was no help at all and acted like we were stupid for not knowing where and when we would be called to fly.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Jared_B, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the breathtaking views from the flight. We're sorry to hear that the check-in experience left you feeling confused and unsupported. Providing clear information and friendly service is important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you'd like to share additional details, please email customercare@harbourair.com so our team can better understand your experience and investigate further. Thank you for choosing Harbour Air, and we wish you all the best.
Emily_T, Aug 2026
Absolutely unforgettable! We booked the panoramic Vancouver panorama tour and it was the highlight of our vacation. Our pilot was fantastic, pointing out Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, and the gorgeous mountain backdrop as we flew over. It’s a must-do if you are visiting Vancouver!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Emily_T, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your tour was a highlight of your vacation. It's great to know our pilot helped make the experience even more memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to your next flight with us!
Isaac_A, Aug 2026
Great tour of Vancouver. The priority pass with access to the front seat really add to the experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Isaac_A, thank you for your feedback! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Priority Boarding enhanced your experience. Thank you for flying Harbour Air and we hope to welcome you back aboard soon!
kavign, Aug 2026
We had the absolute best time with the seaplane! Everything was so seamless and the experience was amazing! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
kavign, thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. Thanks for choosing Harbour Air - we'd love to fly with you again!
Steven_H, Aug 2026
The seaplane ride was awesome. Our pilot, Keagan, was courteous and helpful and we had a lovely flight. Five stars for sure!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Steven, thank you so much for the wonderful review and choosing Harbour Air. We are proud of our teams and always pleased to hear such wonderful feedback about our pilots. We really appreciate the review and are looking forward to welcoming you again soon!
Vishal_B, Aug 2026
Overall it was a really good experience. This seaplane journey provides a birds eye view of the sea-to-sky highway, stanley park and the vancouver city center. It is really nice and we all enjoyed it and is definitely worth to try atleast once.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Vishal_B, thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spectacular scenery and having a chance to view some of our iconic landmarks from above. We look forward to being part of your next journey.
NORBERT_M, Aug 2026
Nice Vancouver view from sky
1rst time sealane experience!
Adults and kids were very happy to do it !
Response from Host, Aug 2026
NORBERT, thank you for your five-star review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your first experience on a seaplane! We hope to welcome you aboard again someday!
Kym_A, Aug 2026
Very well organized, friendly crew and pilot. Would have enjoyed some narration though. The scenery was great, weather was perfect. Great views of our cruise ship from the air.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Kym_A, thank you for including Harbour Air in your adventure! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spectacular scenery and had a chance to view your cruise ship from above!
As we operate in one of the world's busiest harbours, our pilots must maintain continuous communication with Air Traffic Control and are unable to provide commentary throughout the flight. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll have the opportunity to try our digital travel guide to help enhance your experience on your next tour with us!
We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back aboard again soon!
James_A, Aug 2026
Highly recommend! Definitely worth it! Very nice experience from beginning to end! Would do it again!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
James_A, thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to your next flight with us!
Janice_D, Aug 2026
Fantastic views of Vancouver, an exhilarating way to see it from a different perspective. Exceptional service
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Janice_D, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and fellow travelers. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spectacular views of Vancouver and received exceptional service. We hope to welcome you aboard again for another memorable adventure!
Royce_R, Aug 2026
The scenery was fantastic, but the experience would have been much better if we had someone explaining what we were seeing. Even a canned recording would have been appreciated.
I would recommend this tour, but would let the people know there is no audio.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Royce_R, thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the scenery and would recommend the tour. We appreciate your comments regarding onboard narration. As our pilots' focus is always on safety while operating in one of the world's busiest harbours, our digital travel guide is available for guests who would like additional information about the sights along the way. Thank you for flying with us.
Brent_P, Aug 2026
A nice way to see Vancouver from above. The booking process was simple and they also have lots of staff to assist you.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Brent_P, thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the views of Vancouver and found the booking process easy. It's great to hear our team was able to assist and helped make your experience seamless. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
John_M, Aug 2026
A great tour , really shows Vancouver off to its best. The best half hour of the stay. Well worth the money.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
John_M, thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear the tour was a highlight of your visit and that you enjoyed seeing Vancouver from a unique perspective. Thank you for choosing Harbour Air, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
LeighAnne_M, Aug 2026
My 10 year old daughter and I did the sea plane and we both found it to be such a cool and fun adventure. Beautiful views of Vancouver, totally unique takeoff and landing experience, and easy to book and handle logistically. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
LeighAnne_M, thank you for sharing your experience! We're so thrilled to hear you and your daughter enjoyed the adventure and the beautiful views of Vancouver. It's wonderful to know the flight was a fun and memorable part of your trip, and that everything from booking to boarding was easy and seamless. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you both aboard again soon!
Vicki_J, Aug 2026
A bit noisy; but scenery spectacular. Gave a good overview of the lower mainland. Out of town guests were amazed by the scenery.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Vicki_J, thank you for your five-star review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spectacular scenery and having a chance to view some of our iconic landmarks from above. For guest comfort, ear plugs are available on every seat and at our check-in counters. Thanks for choosing Harbour Air - we'd love to fly with you again!
Becky_B, Aug 2026
We loved the flight and scenery. The pilot flew well but barely interacted with us and was not friendly at all. Not even hi or goodbye.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Becky_B, thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the flight and the beautiful scenery from above! We appreciate you sharing your experience. Due to the high volume of traffic in one of the world's busiest harbours, our pilots are in communication with Air Traffic Control which can limit opportunities for interaction during the flight. We've noted your feedback as an opportunity to further enhance guest experience and hope to welcome you aboard again someday.
Joy_H, Jul 2026
We had a 45 minute delay from our booked time and the weather was not as good as it had been at our scheduled take off time. They offered a refund but we were leaving the next day. The trip was short but a great experience
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Joy_H, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're sorry your flight was delayed due to the unpredictable weather, but we're so glad you still had a great experience overall. Safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your kind understanding. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again in the future!
Lori_B, Jul 2026
The flight was amazing and a good deal compared to other offerings on other apps. The views were incredible!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Lori, thank you so much for the wonderful review and choosing Harbour Air. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the spectacular scenery of Vancouver! We hope to welcome you aboard again someday!
Wallace_T, Jul 2026
I had fun. I got many good pictures and videos to upload to Instagram that made my friends jealous. Great success.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Wallace_T, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you had fun and captured some great memories along the way. Thank you for flying with us - we hope to see you aboard again soon!
Barney_L, Jul 2026
Fantastic views of Vancouver’s skyline and waterfront from 1,500’ . Wear darker colored tops to reduce possible glare from the windows.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Barney_L, thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the spectacular views of Vancouver's skyline and waterfront. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Joanne_M, Jul 2026
Great way to see the city, bridge, ocean. Enjoyed it very much! Pilot was great. Only wish they would have had been able to tell us more about what we were looking at over the speaker.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Joanne_M, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the views and that our pilot helped make the flight memorable. We appreciate your feedback on the lack of commentary. As our pilots must maintain communication with Air Traffic Control, they're unable to provide commentary during the flight. We hope you'll have a chance to try our digital travel guide on a future journey. Thank you for flying with us, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
John_F, Jul 2026
Very easy ticket purchase via app. Great check-in.
Fantastic flight with superb views and a super Captain.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
John_F, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and spectacular views from the flight. We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future!
Mat_B, Jul 2026
We paid for a flight for myself and my son (who was very excited to hear that he was going to have seaplane tour) but to our surprise when attempting to check-in (coal harbour) we were told that the ticket that we’d been issued wasn’t on their system, and they were sold out on all other flights, so we were unable to fly. This was such a disappointment and wasted valuable time on the last day of our trip to Canada. Awaiting a refund currently
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mat_B, thank you for sharing your experience. We're very sorry to hear about the disappointment this caused, especially as it was something you and your son had been looking forward to. We'd be happy to look into the matter further. If you'd like us to investigate, please feel free to email your booking details and reservation number to customercare@harbourair.com, and our team will be happy to review this with you. We wish you and your family all the best.
David_M, Jul 2026
Timely, efficient safety a priority
Super taxiing, takeoff , cruising,landing.
Fantastic viewing, safety top priority
Response from Host, Jul 2026
David_M, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the scenic views and the overall experience. Safety is always our top priority, and we're grateful for your kind words. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
AndreaEve_F, Jul 2026
Terrible. I showed up and they claimed they didn’t have the time available. Even though they were taking other guests
Response from Host, Jul 2026
AndreaEve_F, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience. As this is the first time we've become aware of this situation, we'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more. If you'd like to follow up with us directly, please contact, customercare@harbourair.com with additional details so we can look into this further. Until then, we wish you all the best.
Brian_K, Jul 2026
What a nice experience to not only fly in a float plane but to experience Vancouver from above. Put it on your to do list while visiting Vancouver, you won’t be disappointed.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Brian_K, thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed the unique experience of seeing Vancouver from above. It's wonderful to hear the flight was a highlight of your visit. Thank you for your recommendation, we hope to welcome you aboard again someday!
Joshua_C, Jul 2026
Booking easy, location easy to find. My first visit to Vancouver, lots to eat close to this experience - quick bites and restaurants near by. The pilot flew the plane and ensured everyone was safe, comfortable and ready for the flight. The plane itself, smooth in the air and comfortable.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Joshua_C, thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear your booking experience was easy and that you enjoyed our convenient waterfront location. It's wonderful to know your pilot helped make the flight comfortable and enjoyable while keeping safety at the forefront. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you aboard again on your next visit to Vancouver!
Michele_B, Jul 2026
Fantastic experience! Felt well run and safe. After seeing sea planes come and go from many points in Alaska, it was exciting to be on one of them over Vancouver. Great views!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Michele_B, thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and felt well looked after throughout your flight. It's wonderful to know your Vancouver seaplane adventure was fantastic and offered some memorable views. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to your next flight with us!
Gary_P, Jul 2026
I planned this for months as a surprise birthday gift for my grandson. He lives outside of the lower mainland. We arrived 1 minute short of the final check-in and were told it was too late and the purchase was non-refundable. Will never use this service or Harbour Air again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Gary_P, thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear you were unable to join your flight as planned. While our check-in deadlines are in place to support safe and timely operations, we understand this was a disappointing outcome, especially for a special occasion. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard in the future.
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