$150
/person
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.
Can’t go wrong here – We did a 4 hour whale watching trip. The only downside was not seeing orca, which had left the area, but the company couldn’t do anything about that. What we… read more did see was thirteen humpbacks and loads of sea otters. An excellent, informative trip in a good, stable boat.
Late September trip, lots to see – We went towards the end of September and I was worried that all the whales would have left. The orcas had left, but we saw lots!!!! of humpback whales,… read more sea lions, porpoises, an eagle, and lots of beautiful scenery. I have done whale watching before, so I was a little weary of what had happened before….race over there, see the back of a whale….race over there…same thing. But this was far different. They must know where to go, as we would drive fast to an area, and then watch for whales to appear. And they could tell you who they were by their tail markings. So we did see the backs, but also their blowholes, and their tails and on one occasion, it came far above the surface and then splashed down. Also 2 or 3 different islands where different varieties of sea lions lived, along with an eagle perched on a tree. And porpoises that swam along the boat and gave quite the show. And lots of information as well. Well worth the money.
We had a fantastic day out whale watching with our kids. The check in process was easy and the tour ran to time, very punctual. We saw humpback whales,… read more dolphins, porpoise, sea lions, orca's, jelly fish, cuddle fish, eagles and lots of other birds. We had Bill and Marieke and they both were fantastic, Marieke was so knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife. The only thing, the orca's are in a protected area where the boat can not get too close to. It was hard to see them, so I recommend to bring binoculars. Bill kindly lent us his binoculars, which we were very much appreciated. Such a fantastic day out, highly recommend. …
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