Mackay Whale Watching

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.

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2026 Trip Info

The cost per person is $160.00 (plus 5% GST).

Trips will start in early July

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Trip Advisor Reviews

					  wonderful day – It was the best tour I ever had.

About three hours orcas and humpbacks around us, in silent, with a beautiful scenery.  They explained a lot and it was… read more very interesting to listen. Great!!!!

Gudrun from Germany				
gudruns995
August 25, 2022 

					  My husband, 6-year old, and mother spent an amazing afternoon with Mackay Whale Watching. Captain Bill is a consummate professional and his boat is super fast and comfortable. On a… read more cool, rainy day like today,  you can be indoors with a clear view through sea-level windows or on  one of two outdoor decks. We saw several seals, Dall's porpoises, and humpback whales and the guide was very knowledgeable. Not to be missed if you are visiting the North Island. …				
shuginou
July 22, 2021 

					  We had the best time with Mackay whale watching. The family who runs it were all so friendly and captain Bill is a hoot! 

They knew exactly where… read more to go for the whales. Captain never gets too close but you are definitely close enough for amazing photos don’t worry about that! After we’d seen the orcas we saw a bear foraging on the beach then he said we were off to the humpbacks! Saw lots of humpbacks and seals and some sea lions. Dolphins and porpoises too! 

The lunch served was hot and delicious and dessert too. 

Your left at 10 and we got back at 3pm. It was the perfect amount of time. The staff were super knowledgeable and could tell us which whales we were looking at. 

I will DEFINITELY be booking with them next time we go up that way! The scenery in between the islands was absolutely beautiful I can’t wait to return.				
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September 20, 2019