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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2024 Trip Info

The cost per person is $150.00 (plus 5% GST).

Trips will start in early July

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Trip Advisor Reviews

					  Another year and another 5 trips out with Bill, Donna, Marieke and Chloe.  5 great trips all being very different with sightings of Orca, Humpback, Sea otters, Dallas Porpoise,… read more Dolphin, Sea lions, Seals, Bald Eagles, GRIZZLY BEARS, Black bears, Birds 😐 and much, much more ! The  scenery is spectacular. You will learn so much about the wild life with Bill and his amazing crew !  If your in Port McNeill or surrounding area you must have a trip out with them ! 🐳   Julian & Mandy. …				
Julian G
November 1, 2019 

					  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 

					  My Husband and I had the pleasure to go out whale watching this past July. We were treated to seeing more than 20 Orcas and 4 Humpbacks during our 3… read more hour tour. It was great having the assistant tell us all about the whales we were seeing. We learned so much during the time we were out on the water.

The owner took all Covid Protocols to make our trip safe and very enjoyable.				
MoragV_13
September 19, 2020 