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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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.

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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

					  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. …				
Morag V
September 1, 2020 

					  We had a brilliant trip out of Port McNeil – saw many whales (lost count) and the guides were brilliant.

Number of people on the boat was just right to… read more give an intimate feel

Lovely to see the guides enjoying the sightings even through they must see them most days.

Very good value for money and an experience to live with us for ever

Thanks for the experience.				
David I
September 16, 2019 

					  Our whale watching excursion aboard the Naiad was “ first class”! We saw humpbacks, orcas, porpoises, sea otters and beautiful scenery.. Captain Bill and Marika were such enthusiastic and knowledgeable… read more hosts. We learned so much about marine wildlife. Thank you! We will definitely be recommending MacKay Whale Watching to friends and family ( as a matter of fact, we already have!) .				
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August 23, 2022 