$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
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! …
August 1, 2021
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
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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