We got our start flying cruise line sightseeing tours over Alaska’s spectacular Misty Fjords in 1992. A year later we added tours in the Virgin Islands to provide a much deserved escape from Alaska’s endless winter! The move suited us so well we decided to stay year round and began our first scheduled seaplane flights between St. Croix and St. Thomas – building upon the rich, romantic path first blazed in 1960s by Brigadier General and Pan American World Airways Captain Charlie Blaire and his wife actress Maureen O’Hara with Antilles Airboats.

Over thirty years experience operating in the Caribbean with an excellent safety record and operational performance, has made Seaborne a respected airline throughout the Caribbean. Seaborne’s focus is safety, customer service and on-time performance.

2013, Seaborne became one of the fastest growing airlines in the Caribbean. With this growth, Seaborne has brought skilled employment and a strong teamwork ethic to each destination we fly. A firm foundation and a strong network of employees is needed to support Seaborne’s rapid growth. Seaborne takes pride in our community involvement at each destination we serve and truly cares about our employees and customers.

2017,  Seaborne’s network was devastated by hurricanes Irma and Maria. The operation continued to recover as airports reopened until 2018. Seaborne filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and the airport network was merged with Silver Airways, while the seaplane operation continued under Seaborne Airlines at the aerodromes in St. Croix and St. Thomas.

2025, the parent company Silver Airways ceased operations. After the 2025 liquidation, Seaborne’s operations continues under new ownership. The main focus is rebuilding the seaplane service between St. Croix and St. Thomas.

Safety

Seaborne Airlines has a safety record second to none. The fleet is supported by Seaborne’s own maintenance team, with the maintenance facility in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands.