The airline was established and started operations in 1982 as Windoak Air Service to provide seaplane charter services for the forestry industry in British Columbia. Today, it heralds itself as the world's largest all-seaplane airline and became North America's first carbon neutral airline. The airline has also won many awards, two of the most recent ones are Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards (Outstanding Customer Service) and VISA Canada (Traveller Experience of the Year/ Tourism Industry Association of Canada), both in 2015.
Harbour Air Seaplanes is a scheduled service, tour and charter airline based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. It specializes in routes between Vancouver, Nanaimo, Victoria, Sechelt, Comox, Whistler and the Gulf Islands, and mostly uses its de Havilland Canada floatplanes. Its hubs are Vancouver Harbour and Victoria Inner Harbour, and its secondary hubs are Vancouver International and Nanaimo Harbour. Its focus cities are Vancouver, Richmond, Victoria, Nanaimo, Sechelt, Comox, Whistler and Gulf Islands. Harbour Air Seaplanes has a fleet of 37 to 43 aircraft that are used to connect 12 destinations.
Harbour Air Seaplanes: Frequently Asked Questions
What cities does Harbour Air Seaplanes fly to?
Flights on Harbour Air Seaplanes fly to Victoria (YYJ); Nanaimo (YCD); Vancouver (CXH), and Seattle-Boeing Field (KSZ) in the United States; plus Comox (YQQ), Campbell River (YBL), Port Hardy (YZT), Sandspit/Horseshoe Bay (YHS), Whistler (YAW), Richmond (CXR), and Abbotsford (YXX).
What are the rules for carry-on luggage on Harbour Air Seaplanes?
Carry-on luggage must fit under the seat in front of you or in a bag that can be stowed overhead. Aqua-Bound and other bulky items can be checked as baggage with restrictions on electric reels, length of fishing rods, etc.
What are the checked baggage rules on Harbour Air Seaplanes flights?
Checked baggage is limited to two (2) pieces per person, which may not exceed a maximum size of 62 inches or 150 cm when adding the total exterior dimensions measured in inches or centimeters.
When should you check-in for Harbour Air Seaplanes?
Please arrive at Harbour Air Seaplanes check-in counter 45 minutes before scheduled departure and 25 more minutes if you check baggage. Please note that we do not provide bus transfers from your home or hotel; however, there is a free shuttle to and from the Seaplane Terminal and downtown hotels in Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver.