Victoria Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
Overview
30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Soar over downtown Victoria and its picturesque surroundings on a thrilling 30-minute seaplane experience. Take off directly from the water and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the rugged coastline, and the sparkling Strait of Juan de Fuca. On clear days, the majestic Olympic Mountains and Peninsula stretch across the horizon.
Our Victoria Classic Panorama tour is a guest favourite and the perfect introduction to flying on floats! Enjoy a spectacular seaplane flight and take in the beauty of sights such as Victoria’s twisting coastline, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the stunning Olympic Peninsula. Your return flight offers sweeping views over the city before touching down in Victoria’s historic Inner Harbour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Sustainable fees
Total of 30 minute experience with a 20-minute flight time
Gratuity (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
What To Expect
Harbour Air Seaplanes
This 30 minute experience is an ideal introduction to seaplane aviation and includes spectacular vistas of downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Enjoy unique grand houses perched above rugged coastline. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during take-off and landing.
Elk Lake
Fly over the shimmering waters of Elk Lake, a popular spot for rowing and outdoor recreation, framed by lush forest and rural charm.
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Reviews
190 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a shame it was cancelled
nickW9276WD,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Unfortunately the tour could not take place as it was too windy. That is understandable, and they did e-mail an hour before to advise it had been cancelled ( I just didn’t look at my e-mail). So seriously disappointed but full credit made. Bit annoying to then see flights happening for the next couple of hours, which we were told were scheduled flights. It will be too bumpy we were told, but the disappointment has already happened. Advise is, check the wind. ( rain doesn’t matter, or cloud, but wind will stop the flight happening.
Incredible views and...
Miles N,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible views and experience. Took two small children with us and they absolutely loved it. Highly recommend.
Wonderful experience....
Pete D,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Very cozy inside when planes full. Great value. Try to get in first 9 people so have a window seat. I brought my headphones and played some classic rock. Stones.floyd. Zeppelin. Absolutely recommend.
Think Twice if Tall or Claustrophobic
allysondem,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00My boyfriend and I had to get off the plane. The seats were so small and it was super cramped. He’s 6’2 and had zero leg room and I’m claustrophobic, so I just couldn’t do it. Ventilation was uncomfortable too. The staff was nice enough to reimburse us and even gave us a free drink ticket for the inconvenience. I’m sure the flight was awesome, but if you’re claustrophobic or tall, it may not be for you.
Fun experience in Victoria
Catherine C,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a seaplane tour last minute and we’re so glad we did. It was such a cool, unique experience. Check in and boarding were quick and easy. The pilot gave us an overview of everything we’d be seeing before we took off and they circle back so you can see everything regardless of which side of the plane you’re on.
Good experience
ROBERT M,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall a good experience but seats a very small, little leg room especially when the passenger in front of you weighs 400 lbs and his seat presses against your legs and knees. View is good from windows. Pilot is courteous. There is no narration on t ge tour. Worth the price but comfort could be better.
Fun ride
Bruce L,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A great first ride in a floatplane. The views were great and the price was reasonable. Smooth takeoff and landing.
Aerial views of British Columbia
Geeandg,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun - terrific views of Victoria and the area around it. Everybody on the plane had a decent view and barring a couple of moments it was a very smooth flight. A bit on the expensive side but not excessively so - well worth the time.
bad experience
Jaclyn U,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I struggled with how to rate this, but ultimately it comes down to my actual experience, not what it could have been. I booked this seaplane for a group of 4, spending $600, and it was extremely disappointing. The plane has 13 seats across 5 rows with 4 middle seats. A group of 6 boarded first and took all the window seats, then a group of 3 took the rest. My entire group was left with the 4 middle seats and we were all separated. The flight was uncomfortable from start to finish. The larger group chatted over us, held hands/reached across us, and took photos with us in the background of every shot. We couldn’t take a single decent picture of the views, which is the whole point of the experience, and we could barely see out the windows. For the price, I expected better organization, like assigned seating or boarding from front to back, to make things fair. Instead, we paid $600 to sit in the middle of strangers’ chaos and completely miss out on the experience. If you book, I recommend waiting near the boarding area to try and secure a window seat.
Highly recommended
Lynne S,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing experience, small tour but incredible way to see all the island and more. Approachable, fun staff.
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