Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Day Trip + Whale Watching by Boat
Overview
Mobile ticket
Fly from Vancouver to Victoria on a 35-minute flight by seaplane and search for Orcas on a whale watching cruise on Haro Strait. Be kind to the environment with the most environmentally friendly form of transport between Vancouver and the mainland - carbon offset levy included! Upon arrival in Victoria set off on an exciting 3-hour cruise through Haro Strait, native home to orcas (killer whales), sea lions and seals, followed by a return flight to the mainland. This unique opportunity to see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat will bring you insight that no aquarium can provide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult on the seaplane flight, and whale watching excursion.
Not handicap accessible.
Duration of tour may vary.
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.
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.
If travelling with children, please be aware that the child fare applies to children aged 2-11 at the time of departure.
For your whale watching tour, we recommend that you dress warmly for the water, even during the summer, as it can get chilly traveling quickly over the ocean. Layering is a good idea, including a fleece jacket or sweater for cooler moments. Don’t forget your sunglasses, a camera (ask your captain for guidance on storage), a snug-fitting hat, sunscreen, and, most importantly, bring your sense of adventure!
All passengers travelling must be ambulatory in order to fly. 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Begin your journey with a seamless check-in at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, located in the heart of downtown. Please arrive at least 40 minutes prior to departure. Board your seaplane and enjoy a scenic 35-minute flight across the Georgia Strait. This flight is more than just transportation—it provides a captivating aerial experience, showcasing the stunning coastal beauty of the region, from island-dotted waters to the city skyline. s you fly over Vancouver’s iconic downtown, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of Canada Place, the cruise terminal and hub of cultural events, and the Vancouver Convention Centre, a renowned center for global conferences and exhibitions. On your journey out of Vancouver, you’ll also pass the dramatic peaks of the North Shore Mountains, providing a stunning backdrop to the city.
Wharf Street
Upon arrival in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, your immersive experience continues with a whale watching tour operated by Orca Spirit Adventures. Set out on the Salish Sea, home to an incredible diversity of marine life including orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, and bald eagles. As you cruise through this vibrant ecosystem, you'll encounter protected marine areas known for their ecological significance—rich in biodiversity and carefully preserved for research and conservation. This tour offers more than just wildlife sightings; it's a chance to connect with the natural rhythms of the Pacific Northwest, guided by expert interpreters who share insights into local ecology and ongoing efforts to protect these precious environments.
What‘s Included
Taxes and sustainability fees.
Whale-watching cruise
Roundtrip scenic seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria
Gratuities
Food and beverages
Hotel pickup and drop off
Options
8:50am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
11:35am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 7 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
8:45am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
10:40am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
10:40am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
8:25am flight-10amCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS : 10AM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
7:30am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
8:45am flight-10amCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10AM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
9:35am flight-2pm Covered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
8:30am flight-10amCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10AM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
11:00am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 7 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
7:45am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:15am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
9:30am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:20am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:00am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
11:15am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 7 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:35am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:20am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
8:00am flight-10amCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10AM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
7:30am flight-10amCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10AM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
9:45am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
8:25am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:30am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
10am flight-2pm Covered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
11:50am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
10:00am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
8:15am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
8:15am flight-10amCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10AM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
11:35am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 7 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
11:50am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 7 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:15am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:45am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
12:00pm flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 6 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
7:45am flight-10amCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10AM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
10:35am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
9:00am flight-2pm Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 9 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2 PM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
11:15amflight-2pm Covered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 7 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
8:55am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
8:00am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
11:00am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
12:00pmflight-2pm Covered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 6 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
8:50am flight-2pm Covered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 10 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
8:30am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 4pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 10 AM ZODIAC BOAT. Check-in is located right at the Victoria Seaplane dock.
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Zodiac Boat, Seaplane
10:35am flight-2pmCovered Boat
RETURN FLIGHT: 6:30pm or later
Check in 40 mins. prior
Duration: 8 hours
WHALE WATCHING TOUR 3+HOURS: 2PM COVERED BOAT. Located at 146 Kingston Street (15 min walk away from Harbour Air or 5 mins drive).
Vehicle type: Seaplane, Covered Boat, Seaplane
Reviews
142 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Vancouver Experience
richvinrootjr,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Highlight of trip. Would highly recommend to anybody in Vancouver. I will do this again. All around great experience.
Awesome tour guide!
Dawn C,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was amazing. The coordination between the airline and the boats was seamless. The guide, Shannon, was excellent. We had some fog here and there and she never blinked. She knows the waters. She explained everything si completely and clearly. She was in communication with other guides so we did not miss the pod of orcas passing through. Can't say enough about her. Also the tour company was so helpful. I had an issue with my husband health and reached out. Regina immediately got back to me and her assistance was invaluable to us. We highly recommend this tour company.
Over the top
John M,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Josh, our captain/ guide, is extremely knowledgeable and upfront about what you may or may not see. We were thrilled not only with the orcas & humpbacks we saw, but sea lions, harbor seals, ravens, brown pelicans, blue herons- we saw it all. And learned quite a bit about not only these animals, but the entire area and animals we didn’t see. All that plus an exciting ride across the open water in a Zodiac. Definitely a must do if you’re in Victoria
Amazing experience.
RICARD G,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best experiences of my whole life!! The trip from Vancouver to Victoria with the seaplane was awesome!! And the whales watching with Shanon was incredible. We could see humb whales around, and we enjoyed the experience very much. I recomend it to everybody!!!!! Thank you!
Seaplane and orcas
paul s,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Bring sunscreen. The sea plane trip out and back was exciting. The inflatable zodiac boat trip was enjoyable and our skipper knowledgeable. We saw a number of orcas with calves close by, and a couple of humpback whales a fair distance away.
Seaplanes and Whales!
LAUREN B,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Prior communication to flight very good and well organised! The dock to get the zodiac boat was right beside where we landed. Luke our guide knew his stuff! Seen some orcas and seals!
Fun Day Out!
Natalie H,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Seaplane experience was really good. Harbour Air provided detailed info on when to depart and arrive and where to go for the whale excursion. It was very organised. The whale excursion was fun, we did see a whale and seals which is good but the sea was not great that day but that is not the the fault of the operator, as you can’t control the weather/sea. The crew were helpful and provided information on the marine animals as well as some photos. Would recommend
Sea plane and whale watching.
Sandra H,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The sea plane was amazing and a trip I will always remember.The whale watching on Orca Spirit was an experience to be remembered to. Well worth it.
Incredible day!
559kerryf,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful experience. The views from the seaplane were incredible. Got to see humpback whales from the covered boat. Incredible staff on the boat who put me at ease as I was worried about getting seasick. Had no problems though. Unforgettable trip. Definitely a must do.
Amazing experience, highly recommend!
Emily W,,Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We (myself and my husband) had an incredible time on this trip with Orca. Our guide Liam was really informative and helpful, adding in little hints and tips. The powerboat itself is worthwhile but then to see Humpbacks, Seals, Sea Lions and Ollie the otter - just incredible. Sadly no Orcas/Killers but just the luck of the draw on the day!
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