Why You Should Charter Your Own Seaplane Service

The world of travel is beginning to open up once again and so are the possibilities of new journeys for work and pleasure.

Breathtaking chartered flights with Gulf Island Seaplanes can take you to tiny remote islands and spectacular resorts that commercial flights do not reach. Our warm and friendly staff will be ready to welcome you with a smile as you and your family, friends, or colleagues set off on a trip you won’t soon forget.

• Chartering your own seaplane service offers you conveniences that simply do not exist with commercial air services. For example, you have the unique benefit of choosing your destination. Therefore, you have more options to choose from for better accessibility. 

• Furthermore, we have aircraft based out of YVR, Nanaimo, Gabriola, and Sechelt. Indeed, chartering your own seaplane offers a selection of exciting options for both extended-stay tourists, day trippers, and companies looking to build employee relationships. Island-hopping or visiting some of the many picturesque resorts dotted along Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are just some of the countless opportunities that are available when chartering your own seaplane!

• You can reach remote and hard-to-reach destinations with ease with an experienced seaplane charter. Exploring islands in the Pacific Northwest becomes a breeze with your own private charter. Now remote places you’ve only read about are just an awe-inspiring flight away!

• We are able to accommodate pets on board our flights. Pets 25 lbs and under will be included as part of your allowable 25 lbs of luggage per passenger. Dogs may sit on owner’s lap with a dog harness (either supplied by the owner or Gulf Island Seaplanes) as well as attached to the passenger’s seatbelt. Pets weighing over 25lbs will be charged a full passenger rate. Please see our FAQ section for further details. 

• Travelers may further avoid the heartache of cancelled commercial flights due to unforeseen circumstances. An air charter service is an excellent alternative with fewer chances of cancellation due to overbooking and limited facilities.

• There are fewer options in selecting your itinerary with commercial flights. However, your own chartered aircraft can be more customized to suit your unique schedule and plans.

• Comfort is a big bonus with chartering. Commercial flights are often filled to the brim with stressed travelers. Flying privately offers a more intimate flight experience in a calmer atmosphere, especially valuable for travelers concerned about the spread of COVD-19 on crowded commercial flights. 

• Businesses benefit from our floatplane services in a variety of ways. Engineering companies, environmental researchers, government officials and more have experienced the convenience of travel when flying on one of our chartered floatplane services.

• Additionally, you save time booking a seaplane charter. Straightforward and efficient, simply phone us directly to book your flight in minutes. We cut your travel time and costs so you can be more productive.

Getting there is half the fun when you fly with your own chartered floatplane service! 

Situated on the eastern corner of Gabriola, Silva Bay is the entryway to a number of other island destinations in the Georgia Strait. Silva Bay is also our main hub, and from there we offer year-round scheduled, chartered, scenic, and freight flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gabriola Island as well as as a number of other destinations along the Strait of Georgia.

For further information, get in touch with our friendly staff by emailing us at info@gulfislandseaplanes.com, calling 1-250-247-9992 or toll free at 1-800-665-2359. You can also follow us on Facebook at @GulfIslandSeaplanes. We hope to see you on board soon!