$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
Marieke and Captain Bill were amazing, so knowledgeable and fun! We saw sea otters, stellar sea lions, humpback whales, an eagle and orcas! Thanks to MacKay Whale Watching, we learned… read more so much about all the marine life we saw and also heard the orcas on the hydrophone. This was definitely my best experience whale watching and I can’t wait to go back! Such a perfect day on the water! …
July 29, 2021
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!
August 1, 2020
We had a fantastic day out whale watching with our kids. The check in process was easy and the tour ran to time, very punctual. We saw humpback whales,… read more dolphins, porpoise, sea lions, orca's, jelly fish, cuddle fish, eagles and lots of other birds. We had Bill and Marieke and they both were fantastic, Marieke was so knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife. The only thing, the orca's are in a protected area where the boat can not get too close to. It was hard to see them, so I recommend to bring binoculars. Bill kindly lent us his binoculars, which we were very much appreciated. Such a fantastic day out, highly recommend. …
August 1, 2020
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