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Vancouver: Seaplane to Victoria and Whale Watching Day Trip

4.5  / 573 reviews
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Day trip
Vancouver: Seaplane to Victoria and Whale Watching Day Trip
4.5  / 573 reviews

Take to the skies in this round-trip seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria and stop off for a unique 3-hour whale-watching expedition. Experience nature led by expert guides.

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Duration 8 hours
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Jill – Australia

The seaplane ride was smooth and really quite magical. On the way back I looked out the window of the plane and the water was so clear, I could see pods of dolphins. On the whale watching tour the crew were super helpful and we saw a humpback whale quite close

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Jill – Australia
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Kim – United States

Knowledgeable and friendly guide, saw whales and the plane trip was great.

K
Kim – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    1055 Canada Pl

  • Airplane

    (35 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Victoria, British Columbia

    Whale watching (3 hours)

  • Airplane

    (35 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    1055 Canada Pl

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See killer whales in their own habitat on a unique 3-hour whale watching tour
  • Enjoy a round flight trip over the Gulf Islands and the Pacific Northwest
  • Led by expert guides and marine biologists
  • A once in a lifetime experience to see ocra killer whales

Full description

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see killer whales with your own eyes! Become a real explorer on this full day air safari including a 3-hour whale-watching trip. Guests meet at the Vancouver Seaplane Terminal. From here you will fly from Vancouver Harbor to Victoria. This is an opportunity to see the mesmerizing views of the Gulf Islands from above. With over 50 aircrafts, Harbor Air Seaplanes operate the largest all-seaplane fleet in the world. Guest will take part in a unique whale watching expedition from Victoria's Inner Harbour. Led by expert guides, you will learn about this ecologically diverse area and the whales that inhabit it. See these magnificent creatures in their own waters. This is an experience that no aquarium can provide. You can also spot seals, birds and the spectacular vistas of Southern Vancouver Island. Don’t forget to bring a camera!

Includes

  • Return airfare between downtown Vancouver and Victoria
  • Whale-watching tour
  • Guide
  • Tips

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Meeting point

Meet at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre. Unit #1 Burrard Landing, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver. Check in at the front desk 40 minutes prior to departure.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • Child pricing is valid only when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • If travelling with children, please be aware that the child fare applies to children aged 2-11 at the time of departure.
  • Passengers may be combined with others on the same trip
  • Whale watching tour takes place in a Zodiac or a Covered Boat
  • Please note, the whale watching tour takes 3 hours
  • For the Zodiac tour children must be a minimum of 6 years old
  • 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.
  • 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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 73 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    3.9/5

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Jill – AustraliaMay 25, 2024  – Verified booking
The seaplane ride was smooth and really quite magical. On the way back I looked out the window of the plane and the water was so clear, I could see pods of dolphins. On the whale watching tour the crew were super helpful and we saw a humpback whale quite close
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Kim – United StatesApril 2, 2024  – Verified booking
Knowledgeable and friendly guide, saw whales and the plane trip was great.
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Jack – United KingdomOctober 4, 2023  – Verified booking
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Everything ran so smoothly and all of the staff were super friendly from the people working at the sea-plane check-in building, to the pilots and the whale watching team. couldn't fault anything 5* service and got to see loads of wildlife which was just wonderful!
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Product ID: 17814

Activity provider:Harbour Air Seaplanes

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