Mackay Whale Watching

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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2026 Trip Info

The cost per person is $160.00 (plus 5% GST).

Trips will start in early July

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Trip Advisor Reviews

					  I have done both whale watching tours and the Mackay whale watching tour was way more fun great boat easy to navigate the hostess was awesome and had a great… read more knowledge of the whales also the captain was easy going and very funny had tha most amazing time				
Cathy b
July 13, 2021 

					  All around excellent!  We were out for five hours total since we had to head way east to find the orcas, after spending more than an hour with the… read more humpbacks. 

All the commercial boats share whale locations, so I think you’d see whales no matter what, but I chose Mackay because

– longest outing (plus soup for lunch)

– small family business

– price was actually cheapest, too (we got 10% off the posted price as a family group over 4 people)



Word to the wise: you will get more out of it if you are on top where the you can hear what the captain / guide are saying				
galencampbell
September 1, 2019 

					  My husband, 6-year old, and mother spent an amazing afternoon with Mackay Whale Watching. Captain Bill is a consummate professional and his boat is super fast and comfortable. On a… read more cool, rainy day like today,  you can be indoors with a clear view through sea-level windows or on  one of two outdoor decks. We saw several seals, Dall's porpoises, and humpback whales and the guide was very knowledgeable. Not to be missed if you are visiting the North Island. …				
shuginou
July 22, 2021 