Seaplane Flight to Urbanna Oyster Festival from Irvington
Skip the festival parking hunt and arrive by seaplane
Duration
4 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 4 people
Includes
Round-trip flight, festival entry
Highlights
Fly privately to the Urbanna Oyster Festival and touch down steps from the waterfront. Explore Virginia's official oyster celebration at your own pace, with oysters, music, and festival traditions to discover.
- Trace the Chesapeake shoreline from the air with your pilot
- Watch the state oyster shucking championship
- Explore live music on four stages, the parade, and the carnival
- Sample craft beer and Virginia wine at festival tastings
Itinerary
- Round-trip seaplane flight (Tides Inn to Urbanna Oyster Festival and return)
- Half-day access to all activities at the Festival
- Approximately 4 hours in Urbanna
- No food or drinks includes
We have a total of 4 groups per day with their designated departure and return time. YOU CANNOT CHANGE YOUR RETURN TIME, if you'd like to stay longer you MUST arrange a return directly with The Tides Inn as we have to adhere to a strict schedule.
Choose the time slot that corresponds with your desired departure and return time:
Depart Tides: Group A 9:00
Group B 10:00
Group C 11:00
Group D 12:00
Return from Urbanna: Group A 1:00
Group B 2:00
Group C 3:00
Group D 4:00
Important details
- Ages 13+ only. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- Flights must meet strict aircraft weight and balance limits. Exact passenger weights are required for safety; you may be weighed on site
- Gratuity, festival purchases, and Tides Inn purchases are not included in the listed price
- A signed waiver is required for every passenger before arrival, and each adult must sign individually. For surprise trips, on-site signing is allowed before departure
- The required contract includes assumption of risk, a liability release covering ordinary negligence, an agreement not to sue, indemnification obligations, limits on damages, and a jury-trial waiver
- Flights are subject to weather and operational conditions
- Arrive 15 minutes before both your departure and return flights for boarding and the safety briefing
Cancellation Policy
Customer cancellations are nonrefundable. Rescheduling: 48+ hours ahead, no fee; 24–48 hours, $100 per reservation; under 24 hours, not allowed. Fare differences apply. If the operator cancels without equivalent service, choose a refund for canceled, unused flights or reschedule within 18 months of booking. Weather concerns do not qualify for a refund if the flight can safely and legally operate.
Product ID: XAVN4B
FAQs
Yes, but your seaplane return time cannot be changed. An alternative return on The Tides Inn water taxi costs $75, which is not included in the listed price.
Yes. Weather and operational conditions may delay or modify your flights, including shortening or extending your time on the ground. The approximately four-hour festival visit is not guaranteed.
Meeting details
The Tides Inn front desk, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 22480
