September 29, 2025
Vancouver, BC – Seair Seaplanes, a trusted name in coastal aviation since 1982, is proud to announce the launch of a new scheduled seaplane service to Victoria. Flights from Downtown Vancouver will begin October 20, 2025. This new route will connect Downtown Vancouver and Victoria’s Inner Harbour, significantly enhancing seaplane travel options between these major destinations. This expansion strengthens Seair’s commitment to connecting British Columbia’s communities through fast, reliable, and scenic air travel.
“Expanding into Victoria’s Inner Harbour is a testament to Seair’s commitment to regional expansion and improving coastal accessibility,” said Jared Williams, President & CEO of Seair Seaplanes. “We are thrilled to introduce this Vancouver–Victoria air service, connecting more travelers to our coastal communities with the convenient, scenic travel experience Seair is known for.”
“This expansion is more than just a new route, it marks a special milestone for Seair,” said Randy Wright, who oversees Strategy and Expansion for Seair in Victoria.
“Seair has proudly served the BC coast for over four decades, but until now has not had a base in Victoria. I’m excited to join this dedicated, customer-focused team to offer the people and businesses in the community a choice in seaplane service, one that puts safety, service, and customers first. Whether it’s for daily commutes, family visits, or coastal adventures, our goal is to provide a reliable, welcoming, and passenger-focused travel experience.”
“Launching service to Victoria’s Inner Harbour is as much about operational excellence as it is about expansion,” said Chad Wetsch, Chief Commercial Officer of Seair Seaplanes. “Our team has coordinated every detail of this new route to ensure guests enjoy a seamless, reliable journey. Travelers will have the flexibility to choose a flight that fits their schedule, whether they’re commuting for business or embarking on a weekend adventure.
We are committed to delivering the same high level of safety, comfort, and customer service that Seair is knownfor on every flight to and from Victoria.”
Flights will arrive and depart from Seair’s new terminal in Victoria’s Inner Harbour at 1234 Wharf Street, offering guests a quick and seamless check-in process.
Flights on the Victoria route will primarily be operated on modern Cessna 208 Caravan turboprop seaplanes. This dependable 9-passenger aircraft is renowned for its exceptional safety, comfort, and performance, providing a spacious cabin, a smooth and quiet ride, and enhanced all-weather reliability.
Additional Services & Amenities:
- Private charters available on demand
- Bulk ticket packages and convenient payment options
- Free baggage allowance (25 lbs per passenger included)
- Flexible change and cancellation policy
“We’re pleased to hear that Seair will commence service into Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour,” said Paul Nursey, CEO of Destination Greater Victoria. “Transportation options to our destination remain a fundamental strategic focus for Destination Greater Victoria, and we are delighted that more choices will soon be available to our leisure visitors and conference delegates. Victoria is on the move with a robust and growing visitor economy that is attracting investment.”
“The addition of Seair Seaplanes will bring new energy and economic opportunity to Victoria’s Inner Harbour,” said Judith Ethier, Chief Administrative Officer & Executive Vice President Commercial of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. “This development supports GVHA’s vision for a vibrant, connected, and sustainable working harbour – strengthening regional ties, bolstering the visitor economy, and enhancing the vitality of our waterfront for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.”
“The Chamber strongly supports business growth, and we applaud the investments in infrastructure being made to bring Seair service to the Inner Harbour,” said Christina Clarke, Chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. “There is so much opportunity for growth in the tourism sector, which sustains so many businesses in Greater Victoria. This new option benefits visitors to our destination as well as many people who can use this service for business travel.”
Limited-Time Launch Offers: To celebrate the new route, Seair Seaplanes is introducing a special promotional fare along with an exclusive, first-come, first-served offer of prepaid ticket books. A limited quantity of 10-packs will be available, with one book per customer. Full details on these launch promotions, along with schedule and booking information, can be found at seairseaplanes.com.
About Seair Seaplanes
Seair Seaplanes began in 1982 and has since grown into the world’s largest operator of Cessna Caravan floatplanes, renowned for their performance, comfort, and safety. In addition to the new Victoria service, Seair offers scheduled flights to the Southern Gulf Islands and Nanaimo from Richmond and Downtown Vancouver. Headquartered at YVR’s South Terminal, Seair also operates from Vancouver’s Convention Centre and the Nanaimo waterfront. With a friendly, experienced team and deep roots in BC’s coastal communities, Seair is proud to continue expanding, connecting travelers with efficiency, comfort, and spectacular views.