Seaplane Tours from Yorktown — Breathtaking Coastal Flights
Book scenic seaplane experiences over Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay, and historic shorelines departing from Yorktown, VA.
Featured Seaplane Tours
A curated collection of aerial experiences showcasing lighthouses, coastlines, and historic landmarks.
About Coastal Seaplanes
Coastal Seaplanes, based in Yorktown, Virginia, operates scenic seaplane flights showcasing the coastal landscapes of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Beach coastline. Departing from Yorktown and Chisman Creek, the company offers a range of aerial experiences that highlight local landmarks and natural scenery. Popular offerings include the Virginia Beach Tour, a 60-minute flight that features views of Navy ships, the New Cape Henry Lighthouse, and the Virginia Beach shoreline; the Chesapeake Bay Tour, which soars over the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean with pilot-guided highlights of landmarks and wildlife; and the Historic Triangle Tour, a 30-minute scenic flight providing aerial perspectives of Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg. Shorter introductions to seaplane flight are available with Seaplane Saturday!, a 10-minute tour over the York River and surrounding historic landscapes. The Lighthouse Tour departs from Chisman Creek and flies across marshlands to the New Point Comfort Lighthouse in a focused 20-minute outing. Special experiences include the Fathers Day Scenic Flight & Distillery Experience, a seaplane trip to Cape Charles that combines marshland and barrier island views with a guided tasting at Cape Charles Distillery and time exploring the waterfront.
Guests are encouraged to bring cameras to capture seascapes, lighthouses, and wildlife from above; pilots point out noteworthy features and local history during many narrated segments for an unforgettable perspective today.
Reserve a Scenic Seaplane Flight from Yorktown
Secure a spot on a Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay, or Historic Triangle tour and experience the coast from a new perspective.