$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.
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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.
This operator is knowledgeable committed and and inspiring. It makes a difference. We went out to see orcas and got humpbacks. A grizzly sea lions and seals and so many… read more orcas. Then there was the soup and tasty desserts. Oh yes. Also a super mini lecture on the importance of sustaining this awesome part of the planet. I would gladly have paid more, the staff was brilliant and motivated beyond the confines of a job. What an experience! My husband and I will never forget this trip and we’ve done many whale watching trips around the world.
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.
We had a brilliant trip out of Port McNeil – saw many whales (lost count) and the guides were brilliant.
Number of people on the boat was just right to… read more give an intimate feel
Lovely to see the guides enjoying the sightings even through they must see them most days.
Very good value for money and an experience to live with us for ever
Thanks for the experience.
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