$160
/person
Our famous
Day Trip
4 hour tour departs at noon on select days.
Begins early July 2024
Experience Nature
Mackay Whale Watching is family owned and operated, let us show you the rugged coast of Northern Vancouver Island
Join the Mackay family, pioneers in killer whale watching in BC with over 40 years of experience for a cruise aboard the most innovative certified passenger vessel on the British Columbia coast. The Naiad Explorer will whisk you from Port McNeill to a whale watching experience like no other. Our 3 hour tours are complete with information, history and wildlife.
See Nature in a new way
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the owners
We love what we do from meeting people from around the world, helping those closer to home and aiding in conservation to protect our little corner of the world we call home.
2026 Trip Info
The cost per person is $160.00 (plus 5% GST).
Trips will start in early July
Trip Advisor Reviews
Do Not Miss This When on the North Island! – A lovely afternoon on the water with otters, whales, porpoise and entertaining hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with McKay, the driver and interpreter were full of great information and… read more enthusiasm.
These guys have provided whale watching on the north island for many decades and that experience shows. Great vessel and deeply knowledgeable.
Highly recommended.
August 2, 2022
Another year and another 5 trips out with Bill, Donna, Marieke and Chloe. 5 great trips all being very different with sightings of Orca, Humpback, Sea otters, Dallas Porpoise,… read more Dolphin, Sea lions, Seals, Bald Eagles, GRIZZLY BEARS, Black bears, Birds 😐 and much, much more ! The scenery is spectacular. You will learn so much about the wild life with Bill and his amazing crew ! If your in Port McNeill or surrounding area you must have a trip out with them ! 🐳 Julian & Mandy. …
November 1, 2019
Another wonderful day with Mackay. 🙂 – I have been on this tour twice and it has never disappointed. The staff are wonderful and very knowledgeable. As a operator they obviously have close relationships with the community… read more and other operators to maximize enjoyment. The Naiad Explorer is a fast boat that allow more ground to be covered in comfort. Inside viewing areas for those that need to warm up. Lastly the whales 🙂 OMG we were able to see so many!
September 7, 2021
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