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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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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.
2024 Trip Info
The cost per person is $150.00 (plus 5% GST).
Trips will start in early July
Trip Advisor Reviews
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 surrounded by stunning wildlife activities are fascinating. Bill is a legend and makes sure to approach the animals with caution and gives them enough space, which is important to me. One of the best places in the world for seeing Orcas and Humpback whales. Also sea lions, bald eagles and sea otters! You have to accept you’re spoiled after being on these tours 😛 🙂
October 11, 2022
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 The Naiad we were on was spacious with plenty of seating and with Covid protocols in place. Marika our guide was excellent and Bill Mackay the owner/captain knew just where to take us for the best viewing experience. I will continue to recommend this tour company and definitely book another tour next summer with my two grandsons. Thank you for a terrific day!
September 16, 2021
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 seal lions, sea otters and whales when they were spotted. There knowledge of the area was tremendous. The rapids they took us too was a experience. I would recommend them and I am sure the experience will be the same. Thumbs up and 5 stars.
July 30, 2021
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