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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

Trip Advisor Reviews

star rating  Late September trip, lots to see – We went towards the end of September and I was worried that all the whales would have left. The orcas had left, but we saw lots!!!! of humpback whales,… read more

chandragr11
September 28, 2021

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

PeterN4077
September 10, 2022

star rating  Another year and another 5 trips out with Bill, Donna, Marieke and Chloe.

5 great trips all being very different with sightings of Orca, Humpback, Sea otters, Dallas Porpoise,… read more

JulianG63
November 3, 2019

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$145

/person
Our famous

Day Trip

4 hour tour departs daily at noon Begins early July 2023

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Group Rates

Group Rate Day Trip

Currently unavailable, when we return to full capacity we will offer group rates.

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Private

Exclusive use of vessel

Optimal for tour groups, water taxi needs or after hour cruises. Message for details

Mackay Whale Watching

1514 Broughton Boulevard
Port McNeill, British Columbia

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9:00 am - 5:00 pm Pacific Time