Airplane Tours

Vancouver Extended Panorama Seaplane Sightseeing Tour: Howe Sound & Sunshine Coast

The extended tour that reveals more of BC than any other Vancouver flight.

Soar above the city, ocean, forests & remote inlets unreachable by road.

Iconic views of Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, and Howe Sound.

Perfect add-on for cruise travelers seeking a premium local adventure.

See Vancouver's skyline & the 2026 stadium for the big soccer game from above!

45-minute experience (covers boarding, takeoff, scenic flight, landing, and disembarking)

Complimentary Digital Tour Guide App (available for download)

Sustainability fee

Luggage storage

Headphones for the Digital Tour Guide App narration (please bring your own)

Food and drinks

Parking

Hotel pickup and drop-off

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Soar above Vancouver on an extended 45-minute seaplane experience over the city, coastline, mountains, and surrounding islands. With more time in the air than the standard panorama tour, this route gives you a broader view of Vancouver’s dramatic West Coast setting.

What to expect

Vancouver Extended Panorama Seaplane Sightseeing Tour

Your 45-minute experience covers everything from boarding and safety briefing, taxiing across Coal Harbour, take-off, your extended scenic flight over Vancouver and its surrounding landscapes, landing, and disembarking. Depending on the season and operating conditions, the route may vary, but the experience is designed to showcase the city skyline, harbour, rugged mountains, coastline, and island-dotted waters from above. You will also have the chance to see the Vancouver venues that made history during the 2026 World Cup from a unique aerial perspective.

Features

Extended seaplane experience: Your full 45-minute experience gives you more time to take in Vancouver’s cityscape, coastline, mountains, and surrounding waters than the standard panorama tour.

What’s not allowed

Large bags: Do not bring large bags, as these are not allowed on this seaplane tour.

Pets: Do not bring pets on this tour, except verified service animals.

Outside food and drink: Meals and beverages are not included, so avoid bringing items that may not be allowed onboard.

Additional information

Check-in time: Arrive 40 minutes before your scheduled departure to complete check-in.

Departure point: Your seaplane tour departs from Coal Harbour in downtown Vancouver.

Route flexibility: Expect that the seasonal flight route may vary depending on conditions.

Cruise guests: You can book this tour conveniently if you're arriving as a cruise passenger.

Weather prep: Dress appropriately for the local weather, as conditions can change quickly in Vancouver.

Food and drinks: Note that no meals or beverages are provided as part of this experience.

Hotel transfers: Be aware that hotel pickup and drop-off are not included with this tour.

Shopping: You can purchase souvenirs and gifts at the gift shop after your flight.

Headphones: Please bring your own headphones for the Digital Tour Guide App narration.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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