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Seattle San Juan Island Seaplane Tour 3 hr
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
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40 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Seattle
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Fly from Lake Washington over Puget Sound to the San Juan Islands, with narrated views and a brief harbor stop.
About this tour
Trade Seattle streets for open water and island views on a Seattle San Juan Island Seaplane Tour. Departing from Lake Washington, this scenic flight sweeps over Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline before reaching the San Juan Islands aboard a classic six-passenger De Havilland Beaver.
The pilot shares commentary through the headset and intercom as the aircraft cruises at roughly 500 to 2,000 feet. This commuter flight includes passenger drop-offs and pickups on the island, with at least two water landings. You’ll touch down at Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor, or both, then have an hour or less ashore to stretch your legs, stroll around the marina, and use the restrooms. Time on the island varies by day, and the listed tour duration is 180 minutes.
For a fresh perspective on the coast, book a Seattle San Juan Island Seaplane Tour and enjoy the journey as much as the landing.
Highlights
- Take in Puget Sound and Seattle skyline views from the air
- Fly over the San Juan Islands at 500 to 2,000 feet
- Land by seaplane at Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor, or both
- Enjoy up to an hour ashore to explore a harbor
What's included
Included
- Headsets and intercom system for pilot narration
Ratings on each provider
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4.73 / 5 · 40 reviews
Important information
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
- Departure location is on the northwest corner of Renton Municipal Airport
- Free parking is available beside the terminal
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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- Strollers are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour is listed as 180 minutes. Flight time is at least two hours, including taxi time.
Where does the tour depart?
It departs from the northwest corner of Renton Municipal Airport. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
Where does the Seaplane land?
The flight lands at Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor, or both, depending on the day.
How much time is spent on San Juan island?
You’ll have an hour or less at a harbor to walk around; the time ashore varies by day.
Is narration provided?
Yes. The pilot narrates points of interest, with headsets and an intercom system provided.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.73 from 40 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Seattle
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.
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