$145
/person
Our famous
Day Trip
4 hour tour departs daily at noon
Begins early July 2023
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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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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.
2023 Trip Info
Now booking for the 2023 season.
We will be following all Covid guidelines that arise so please keep up to date on current Canadian restrictions with the links below.
Information for Canadian travellers can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restart
Information for international travellers can be found here: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid
Trips depart at 12pm and are 4 hours in duration, lunch is not provided.
The cost per person is $145.00 (plus 5% GST).
Trips will depart daily starting in early July
Information for Canadian travellers can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restart
Information for international travellers can be found here: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid
Trips depart at 12pm and are 4 hours in duration, lunch is not provided.
The cost per person is $145.00 (plus 5% GST).
Trips will depart daily starting in early July
Trip Advisor Reviews
Spectacular Day on the Water – Went on the 4 hour whale watching tour yesterday and was not disappointed! We were surrounded by northern residents, humpbacks, porpoises, otter & finally stellar sea lions. It… read more
September 3, 2022
Outstanding trip! 32 orcas, porpoises, bald eagles. Captain and Marisa( sp?) were great. Orcas zoomed near sea lions!
September 6, 2019
We just came back from a whale watching tour with Mackay whale watching tours. It was an amazing experience. We were surrounded by humpbacks and Orca killer whales.… read more
September 4, 2021
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