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.

  One of the great joys of my life is being out on the water to see marine mammals in their natural surroundings. Being a local gives me the advantage… read more of going out with Mackay Whale Watching with every trip a magical mystery tour. A few weeks ago a relative visiting from Ontario and I were awed by the incredible sightings of orcas/humpbacks/seals/eagles/porpoises. So much happening it was hard to know where to look. The Naiad is a comfortable and spacious vessel. There is room for everyone to be seated indoors or to stand or sit on 2 decks. A great price for a 4-5 hour tour including a hot bowl of soup/bun & sweet treats. Add Captain Bill’s vast knowledge and humour and it all adds up to the perfect whale watching experience.

  Wonderful trip. We did see some orcas, and the crew had so many great stories to share about their life near Port McNeill. They are locals and it was so… read more interesting. The captain and host knew a lot about the various species. They went to great lengths to get us to the orcas. There is so much beauty here and they let us just soak it in while they headed back to McNeill. So worth the trip! …