Seeing orca was one of our main objectives on a four-week trip through Canada. After a lot of research, we settled on the Johnstone Strait area as our best option… read more and Port McNeill n particular. That in turn led us to Bill Mackay and Mackay Whale Watching. What a day it turned out to be. We caught up with multiple orca on a slightly misty morning, with the absolute highlight being the hydrophone when Bill turned off the engines and there were no other boats around. Utterly unforgettable to hear the orca vocalising to each other. When we stopped for lunch, the boat was surrounded by orca. Later in the day, we caught with a pod of orca swimming against a strong tidal race. It was amazing to watch them all swimming and surfacing in balletic rhythm. As well as the orca, we also got to see a Minke Whale, Humpback Whales, Dalls Porpoises, Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Steller Sea Lions and Bald Eagles. A simply outstanding day in every way.

  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. …

  Amazing experience with a very knowledgeable guide – The whale watching tour was amazing. They managed to show us a massive pod of Pacific white sided dolphins, sea otter (a raft of 35), Dall’s porpoise, humpback whales (must… read more have been over 10 individuals), Stella sea lions, harbour seals, and loads of sea birds including phalarope, Shearwaters, and bald eagle. Weather was also perfect which always helps! Guide was very informative/ knowledgeable and helpful.