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.

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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.

2024 Trip Info



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

Trips will start in early July

Trip Advisor Reviews

star rating  The absolute best whale watching tours you can get are with Bill and his amazing Crew out of Port McNeill! The stories and knowledge they share with us while we’re… read more

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October 11, 2022

star rating  Incredible Experience – Just had an amazing whale watching excursion with this company today. Within an hour of leaving the dock in Port McNeill we were surrounded by Orcas, Humpbacks and Dahls Porpoises!… read more

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September 16, 2021

star rating  We were with a tour company in July and we had two tremendous days with them. John and Marika were excellent made sure we saw a lot of wildlife from… read more

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July 30, 2021

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$150

/person
Our famous

Day Trip

4 hour tour departs at noon on select days. Begins early July 2024

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Exclusive use of vessel

Optimal for tour groups, water taxi needs or after hour cruises. Message for details

Mackay Whale Watching

1514 Broughton Boulevard
Port McNeill, British Columbia

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9:00 am - 5:00 pm Pacific Time