Our Company

Since 1982, Seair Seaplanes has been connecting travellers to the stunning coastline, islands, and communities of British Columbia. Locally owned and operated, we provide scheduled seaplane flights, private charters, and sightseeing experiences throughout the South Coast.

Locally owned and operated, Seair Seaplanes offers daily scheduled routes between Victoria, Richmond(YVR), the Gulf Islands, Nanaimo and Downtown Vancouver.

Whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, our seaplane network provides a fast, convenient, and scenic way to experience the West Coast.

Our commitment to exceptional service, transparent fares, and generous baggage allowances has made Seair a trusted choice for coastal travel for more than four decades. Passengers enjoy convenient downtown terminals, knowledgeable staff, and breathtaking views on every journey.

Your coastal connection
since 1982

Why choose us

The Seair Seaplanes Difference

Our investment in people, systems and programs exceeds Canadian regulatory standards. We invest in training, systems and programs with a focus on continuous learning and progress.

More Included with Every Flight

Complimentary perks built into every booking.

Free parking at Nanaimo & Richmond (complimentary days vary by fare type)
Free shuttle from Richmond terminal to YVR Main Terminal
Free coffee, magazines & Wi-Fi at our terminals
Free baggage allowance (varies by fare tier); unlimited on charter bookings
Free baggage & freight storage at Seair terminals

Modern Aircraft. Elevated Experience.

Modern aircraft designed to deliver a smoother, quieter, and more comfortable flight experience.

Cessna Caravan advantages

45 years newer

35% faster

30% quieter

Spacious leather seating, reading lights & air vents
Shoulder harnesses for all passengers

Advanced Safety Systems

Industry-leading avionics and navigation systems help support a safe, smooth, and reliable travel experience.

Safety systems on every flight

Traffic Information System — detects up to 8 aircraft intersecting your flight path
Terrain Awareness System — visual & aural alerts for terrain and obstacles
Synthetic Vision — real-time 3D terrain display on the Primary Flight Display

It was my first time so I was lucky enough to sit on the co-pilot seat, which made the trip superb. There’s tea and coffee at the waiting room. The reception was very friendly, and the pilot taught me so much during the short flight!

Josh Wynia

Verified passenger · Nanaimo route

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Meet Our Leadership

Jared Williams

PRESIDENT & CEO

Chad Wetsch

Chief COMMERCIAL Officer

Mike Vandermark

Chief OPERATING Officer

 

Justin Currie

Fractional CFO

Song Zhao

Controller

 

Terry Hiebert

operations manager

 

Trevor Conkey

Director, safety & compliance

Joel Rumsch

director, maintenance (PrM)

 

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Lauren Wilkinson

director, sales & marketing

 

Lindsay Clarke

Director, human resources

 

Sherry Staal 

Head of scheduled services

 

Evelyn Ascher

Head of flight dispatch

 

Mike Sattler

chief pilot 

Dan Rowlands

assistant chief pilot 

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OUR TEAM

Our devoted aviation team consists of dockhands, customer service agents, pilots, and maintenance, all striving to provide the best service possible to our valued clientele.