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Seaborne Airlines
United States · SEABORNE

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Connecting the Caribbean islands by air and sea.
Founded
1991
Headquarters
San Juan, United States
Seaborne Airlines is a regional carrier based in the United States Virgin Islands, specializing in short-haul flights throughout the Caribbean. The airline operates scheduled and charter services connecting destinations across Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and neighboring islands.
Founded in 1991, Seaborne built its reputation on serving communities with limited air access, including unique seaplane and land-based operations. The airline has historically used both floatplane and turboprop aircraft to serve its island routes.
Seaborne Airlines plays an important role in regional connectivity for travelers and residents of the Caribbean, particularly in the wake of natural disasters such as Hurricane Maria in 2017, when it helped restore air links to affected communities.
Hubs & network
Seaborne Airlines operates primarily through Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Fleet
Seaborne Airlines has operated turboprop aircraft including the de Havilland Canada Twin Otter and ATR 42, as well as floatplanes for seaplane operations.
Notable facts
- ›Seaborne Airlines operated one of the few scheduled seaplane services in the Caribbean.
- ›The airline served communities heavily impacted by Hurricane Maria in 2017, helping to restore vital air connections.
- ›Seaborne has served over 20 destinations across Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
- ›The carrier transitioned over time from primarily seaplane operations to include conventional land-based turboprop services.
- ›Seaborne Airlines was acquired by Silver Airways in 2018, expanding the combined carrier's Caribbean network.
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Primary hubs
Route network map (34 legs)









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Route network
DOM → SJUSF3
EIS → SJUSF3
FDF → SJUSF3
LRM → SJUSF3
NEV → SKBSF3
PTP → SJUSF3
PUJ → SJUSF3
SDQ → SJUSF3
SJU → DOMSF3
SJU → EISSF3
SJU → FDFSF3
SJU → LRMSF3
SJU → PTPSF3
SJU → PUJSF3
SJU → SDQSF3
SJU → SKBSF3
SJU → STISF3
SJU → STTDHT SF3
SJU → STXSF3 DHT
SJU → SXMSF3
SJU → VIJDHT
SJU → VQSDHT
SKB → NEVSF3
SKB → SJUSF3
SPB → SSBDHT
SSB → SPBDHT
STI → SJUSF3
STT → SJUSF3 DHT
STT → STXDHT
STX → SJUSF3 DHT
STX → STTDHT
SXM → SJUSF3
VIJ → SJUDHT
VQS → SJUDHT
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Seaborne Virgin Island Inc, operating as Seaborne Airlines, is a FAR Part 121 airline headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It operates a seaplane shuttle service between St. Croix and St. Thomas. Originally headquartered on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, the company relocated to Puerto Rico in 2014.
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ch-aviation· 11/6/2025
US’s Seaborne Airlines to buy DHC-6-300, inks LOI for 3 more
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The Virgin Islands Daily News· 11/10/2025
Seaborne to undergo 'resurrection' under new owner, prioritizing expanded services
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News is My Business· 11/6/2025
Seaborne returns to Puerto Rico market with Twin Otter plan
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The Virgin Islands Consortium· 11/5/2025
Seaborne Airlines Expands Fleet with Twin Otter Acquisition and Financing Deal
Read at The Virgin Islands Consortium
Travel Tourister· 4/25/2026
US Flight Crisis Day 25: 3,000+ Disruptions as Chicago & JFK Paralyzed
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FlyTeam· 10/6/2025
St Thomas Island/Harbor (SPB) to St Croix/Christiansted (SSB) Flight Schedule
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