Chesapeake Bay Island Seaplane Flight
See Chesapeake Bay’s island waterways from a private seaplane
Duration
60 Minutes
Ideal For
Up to 4 people
Includes
Scenic flight, safety briefing
Highlights
Discover Chesapeake Bay’s coastal landscapes and island waterways from the air. Your pilot shares landmarks and local stories as you fly.
- Take in aerial views of Chesapeake Bay shorelines and waterways
- Listen as your pilot points out landmarks and local stories
- Photograph coastal scenery from the air
- Experience a private charter flight with your group
Itinerary
- Check in at the Tides Inn waterfront and meet your pilot
- Pre-flight safety briefing and aircraft walkthrough
- Lift off and head northeast past Windmill Point and the bay shoals
- Set course for Tangier Island and circle the village from above
- Press north to Smith Island and the natural waterways of Maryland
- Turn southwest and glide along the Chesapeake shore
- Return to Tides Inn Marina
Important details
- Ages 13+ only
- A minimum of 2 passengers is required to operate the flight
- Weight limits apply; total passenger weight over 800 lbs requires prior coordination
- Passengers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- Accept the Contract of Carriage, including its assumption of risk, liability waiver, indemnification obligations, damage limitations, and jury-trial waiver
Cancellation Policy
Customer cancellations are nonrefundable. Reschedule 48+ hours before departure at no fee; 24–48 hours before departure, a $100 rescheduling fee applies. Reservations cannot be refunded, credited, or rescheduled within 24 hours of departure. If the operator cancels and does not provide a substantially equivalent service, receive a refund.
FAQs
Weather, visibility, wind, water or wave conditions, and other operational factors may delay, modify, reroute, or cancel the flight.
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Bring a camera for aerial views of Chesapeake Bay and the islands.
Meeting details
The Tides Inn Marina office, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 22480
