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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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
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. …
September 1, 2020
Marieke and Captain Bill were amazing, so knowledgeable and fun! We saw sea otters, stellar sea lions, humpback whales, an eagle and orcas! Thanks to MacKay Whale Watching, we learned… read more so much about all the marine life we saw and also heard the orcas on the hydrophone. This was definitely my best experience whale watching and I can’t wait to go back! Such a perfect day on the water! …
July 29, 2021
wonderful day – It was the best tour I ever had.
About three hours orcas and humpbacks around us, in silent, with a beautiful scenery. They explained a lot and it was… read more very interesting to listen. Great!!!!
Gudrun from Germany
August 25, 2022
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