Author Archives: Whaletime

Trip Highlights:  We saw humpback whales, killer whales, eagles and sea otters – it was stunning.  We liked that Mackay Whale Watching took care not disturbing the animals and they had a lot of important information and knowledge about the … Read More

Trip Highlights:  We saw the A54’s (resident orcas) and two humpbacks, Insomnia and Hunter.  On the way back we saw a raft of sea otters! Additional Comments:  Thank you so much for a memorable trip! Serah & Cody, Ottawa, On.

Trip Highlights:  What a day!  We spent an incredible four hours on Naiad Explorer with Captain Bill and the amazing Marieke.  It was noting short of spectacular!  We saw orcas, humpbacks, seals and playful otters and even witnessed an eagle … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Today was calm and sunny to enjoy sightings of three different humpbacks and lots of playful sea otters.  On our way back, we were treated to the Pacific Grace schooner. Additional Comments:  Our host was very informative and … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Sea otters, including one holding a sea urchin, humpback whale, harbour seals, including pups and one nursing, eagles…so much wildlife!  It seems like we spent an hour and a half cruising with the orcas and we found them … Read More

Trip Highlight:  We saw a pod of orcas, two humpback and a few sea otters.  I’m not sure where exactly we wnet but on the way back we passed Alert Bay which was lovely. Additional Comments:  On this particular trip, … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Seeing orcas for the first time was the highlight.  We saw them at a distance but they popped up right next to the boat.  The scenery was amazing and to photograph the whales among boats in front of … Read More

Trip Highlights:  We saw so many whales today!  An orca mom with her baby!  Many humpbacks whales, one sleeping, one bubblenet feeding (Moon Star).  A few more orcas alone, a group of extremely cute sea otters, sea lions, and best … Read More

Trip Highlights:  At first we saw barely anything but then we saw sea otters, sea lions and porpoises.  But half way through the tour, we started to see humpback whales.  Which made it extremely fun and excited for everyone to … Read More

Trip Highlights; Amazing day on the water.  Sea otters, two groups of orcas joined up for great viewing.  “Humpback soup”; blows everywhere and breaching.  Pacific white-sided dolphins herding salmon.  Very entertaining!!  Never gets old watching nature. Thelma & Murray Trudel, … Read More