$140
/person
Our famous
Day Trip
4 hour tour departs daily at noon
Begins early July 2022
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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.
2022 Trip Info
Now booking for the 2022 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 $140.00 (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 $140.00 (plus 5% GST).
Trips will depart daily starting in early July
Nature in all it's glory
While we await the opportunity to invite you onto our boat, we have started a new section on our site where you can access premium content for a small fee. Please read up our page regarding this content.
Trip Advisor Reviews
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
July 22, 2021
I have been on this tour twice and it has never disappointed. The staff are wonderful and very knowledgeable. As a operator they obviously have close relationships with the community… read more
August 1, 2021
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
September 1, 2020
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