Vancouver Extended Seaplane Tour — Howe Sound & Islands
Overview
Experience even more of British Columbia’s beauty on this extended version of our most popular seaplane tour. While Vancouver’s skyline, mountain ranges, and coastline are stunning from land and water, nothing compares to seeing them from above.
This 45-minute seaplane experience offers an enhanced aerial adventure for those wanting to see more in less time. Departing from downtown Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, soar over the city, Stanley Park, and Lions Gate Bridge before venturing deeper into the wilderness. Your expert pilot will follow a seasonal route that may include views of the rugged Coast Mountains, scattered islands of Howe Sound, and forested inlets unreachable by road or boat.
Compared to the standard Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour, this extended version adds 15 extra minutes of flight time and offers more remote scenery. Ideal for travelers seeking a deeper look at BC’s natural beauty.
What's Included
- Scenic flight over Stanley Park, English Bay, Howe Sound, Gambier Island and Bowen Island
- 15 extra flight minutes compared to the standard Vancouver Panorama Tour
- Seasonal route over the Coast Mountains and remote inlets unreachable by road or boat
- All taxes and sustainability fees
- The 45 minute experience covers boarding, take-off, your scenic flight, landing, and disembarking.
- Complimentary luggage storage at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre during your flight
- Complimentary Digital Tour Guide App available for download on iOS or Android
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Headphones for the Digital Tour Guide App narration (please bring your own)
Meeting Location
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Harbour Air Seaplanes (pass by)
Stanley Park (pass by)
Gambier Island (pass by)
Bowen Island (pass by)
Vancouver (pass by)
B.C. Place Stadium (pass by)
Science World (pass by)
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Vancouver customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Scenic flight over Stanley Park, English Bay, Howe Sound, Gambier Island and Bowen Island.
- 15 extra flight minutes compared to the standard Vancouver Panorama Tour.
- Seasonal route over the Coast Mountains and remote inlets unreachable by road or boat.
- All taxes and sustainability fees.
- The 45 minute experience covers boarding, take-off, your scenic flight, landing, and disembarking.
- Complimentary luggage storage at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre during your flight.
- Complimentary Digital Tour Guide App available for download on iOS or Android.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Travel insurance.
- Headphones for the Digital Tour Guide App narration (please bring your own).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vancouver Extended Seaplane Tour — Howe Sound & Islands is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver Extended Seaplane Tour — Howe Sound & Islands will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Vancouver. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Scenic flight over Stanley Park, English Bay, Howe Sound, Gambier Island and Bowen Island
- 15 extra flight minutes compared to the standard Vancouver Panorama Tour
- Seasonal route over the Coast Mountains and remote inlets unreachable by road or boat
- All taxes and sustainability fees
- The 45 minute experience covers boarding, take-off, your scenic flight, landing, and disembarking.
- Complimentary luggage storage at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre during your flight
- Complimentary Digital Tour Guide App available for download on iOS or Android
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Headphones for the Digital Tour Guide App narration (please bring your own)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
