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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.

2026 Trip Info



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

Trips will start in early July

Trip Advisor Reviews

star rating  This operator is knowledgeable committed and and inspiring. It makes a difference. We went out to see orcas and got humpbacks. A grizzly sea lions and seals and so many… read more orcas. Then there was the soup and tasty desserts. Oh yes. Also a super mini lecture on the importance of sustaining this awesome part of the planet. I would gladly have paid more, the staff was brilliant and motivated beyond the confines of a job. What an experience! My husband and I will never forget this trip and we’ve done many whale watching trips around the world.

wanderwoman50
September 17, 2019

star rating  Amazing experience with a very knowledgeable guide – The whale watching tour was amazing. They managed to show us a massive pod of Pacific white sided dolphins, sea otter (a raft of 35), Dall’s porpoise, humpback whales (must… read more have been over 10 individuals), Stella sea lions, harbour seals, and loads of sea birds including phalarope, Shearwaters, and bald eagle. Weather was also perfect which always helps! Guide was very informative/ knowledgeable and helpful.

PeterN4077
September 10, 2022

star rating  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

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4 hour tour departs at noon on select days. Begins early July 2024

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Mackay Whale Watching

1514 Broughton Boulevard
Port McNeill, British Columbia

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