Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Day Trip and Whale Watching Tour | 6 hours to 8 hours

134 Reviews | Vancouver
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8:45am flight-10am Zodiac Boat
2 Adults x $542.02
$1,084.04
Approx Total
$1,084.04
Check-in in 8:05 for Flight: 8:45 Departure for Flight (check-in 8:05) 10:00 Whale watching tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Taxes and sustainability fees.
  • Whale-watching cruise
  • Roundtrip scenic seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria
  • Gratuities
  • Food and beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Unit #1 - 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3 The seaplane terminal is located at Burrard Landing in Coal Harbour. 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

  • Harbour Air Seaplanes

    Flight from Vancouver harbour to Victoria's inner harbour. Check in 40 minutes prior to departure

    1 hour

  • Wharf Street

    Whale watching tour operated by Orca Spirit Adventure. The Salish Sea, surrounding southern Vancouver Island, is home to nearly 200 species of mammals and birds, all of which rely on its delicate marine ecosystem for food and habitat. Race Rocks Eco Reserve stands as a designated Marine Protected Area, where access is restricted to scientific and educational purposes to preserve its diverse plants, animals, and biological richness. Victoria’s Inner Harbour serves as a bustling hub of activity, welcoming small cruise ships, floatplanes, and recreational boats. The Harbour comes alive in the summer with festivals, music, and the vibrant offerings of fresh local cuisine, creating a lively atmosphere day and night.

    3 hours

  • N/A

    Flight from Victoria's inner harbour to Vancouver harbour. The Harbour Air Victoria Terminal is a sleek and modern facility located on Victoria's Inner Harbour in British Columbia. It serves as a hub for Harbour Air Seaplanes, offering stunning views of the waterfront and the city skyline. The terminal features comfortable seating, a welcoming lobby, and easy access to seaplane departures and arrivals, making it a convenient and scenic gateway for travelers exploring the region.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • 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.
  • Please present Government issued photo ID at check in
  • Check in 40 minutes prior to departure time
  • Passengers not checked-in before the check-in cutoff time will not be able to board their flight and will not be refunded their fare. A no show fee of 100% will be charged 20 minutes prior to flight departure on unclaimed seats.

Free Cancellation

January 13100% refund
January 14No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.5

134 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 98 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing experience, highly recommend!

Published on Sep, 2024

We (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!

Great trip

Published on Sep, 2024

Great trip. Great chance to see stunning scenery and wildlife. Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic. Highly recommended.

Amazing

Published on Sep, 2024

An amazing day. We arrived in Victoria by sea plane from Vancouver and then did the Whale watching trip on a Zodiac. Thank you Mickey, you were fantastic and got us so close to the whales. I would highly recommend this trip.

A Whale of a Time

Published on Aug, 2024

Awesome time, we saw a humpback, multiple orcas and a great boat. The captains/naturalists were great with intimate knowledge and story telling.

Awesome Adventure

Published on Jul, 2024

This trip was awesome. My husband and I were celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary. It was the perfect adventure for our celebration. The seaplane was exciting and the whale watching was beautiful. We had a beautiful day. Glad we bundled up because it got cold out on the water. We saw a family of Orcas and also some sea lions, a bald eagle, and some porpoises. Our guide was great! Very much recommended.

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