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

Soar above Vancouver on an extended 45-minute seaplane experience, including approximately 35 minutes of flight time 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.

Getting started

Arrive at the seaplane terminal in Coal Harbour, downtown Vancouver, at least 40 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in. Large bags aren’t permitted onboard, but complimentary luggage storage is available at the terminal during your tour. After check-in, meet your pilot for a safety orientation before boarding the seaplane. Once everyone is ready, the aircraft taxis across Coal Harbour and takes off from the water.

What to expect

Vancouver Extended Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

Enjoy approximately 35 minutes of scenic flight time as you follow an extended route over Vancouver and its surrounding landscapes. 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’ll also have the chance to see the Vancouver venue associated with the 2026 soccer games from a unique aerial perspective.

Features

• Extended flight time: Enjoy approximately 35 minutes in the air as part of a 45-minute overall experience, giving you more time to take in Vancouver’s cityscape, coastline, mountains, and surrounding waters.

• More to see from above: With around 15 minutes more flight time than the standard Vancouver Panorama Scenic Tour, this extended option lets you cover a broader stretch of Vancouver’s scenery in a single flight.

• City and mountain views: Look down on Vancouver’s downtown skyline and harbour before taking in the dramatic coastal mountains and island-dotted waters that surround the city.

• 2026 soccer venue views: Depending on the operating route, get an aerial perspective of the Vancouver venue hosting 2026 soccer games, offering a distinctive way to see one of the city’s major sporting sites.

• Digital tour guide: Use the complimentary Digital Tour Guide App to identify landmarks and learn more about the places unfolding below you during the flight.

• Coal Harbour departure: Take off from Coal Harbour in the heart of downtown Vancouver, making the experience convenient if you’re already exploring the city centre or arriving by cruise.

• Complimentary luggage storage: Leave larger bags at the terminal during your tour so you can board comfortably without carrying bulky belongings into the aircraft cabin.

• Pilot-led safety briefing: Receive essential safety instructions before takeoff, including guidance on aircraft procedures and what to expect during the water-based departure and landing.

• Seasonal route: The exact flight path can vary depending on the season and operating conditions, so your aerial views may differ while still showcasing Vancouver’s city, mountains, coastline, and islands.

After your seaplane lands back at Coal Harbour, disembark and collect any belongings left in luggage storage. From there, you can continue exploring downtown Vancouver at your own pace. Hotel transfers and meals are not included.