$160
/person
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.
Come join us Virtually with regularly featured content from our archives
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.
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.
Not only did we see many wonderful sea creatures (porpoises, dolphins, humpbacks, orcas, sealions and more) we learned many things about them all- thanks to our extremely knowledgeable and passionate… read more guides. Thank you for a beautiful, informative and unforgettable day!
We just came back from a whale watching tour with Mackay whale watching tours. It was an amazing experience. We were surrounded by humpbacks and Orca killer whales.… read more We saw orcas teasing hump backs, two pods of orcas and had a brilliant time. The crew were amazing, they got us close enough to feel like we were in the middle of the action but never so close that we felt we were intimidating the whales. Beautiful boat, fabulous tour, well worth the visit. …
From day trips to exclusive vessel rental we've got you covered