$160
/person
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.
One of the great joys of my life is being out on the water to see marine mammals in their natural surroundings. Being a local gives me the advantage… read more of going out with Mackay Whale Watching with every trip a magical mystery tour. A few weeks ago a relative visiting from Ontario and I were awed by the incredible sightings of orcas/humpbacks/seals/eagles/porpoises. So much happening it was hard to know where to look. The Naiad is a comfortable and spacious vessel. There is room for everyone to be seated indoors or to stand or sit on 2 decks. A great price for a 4-5 hour tour including a hot bowl of soup/bun & sweet treats. Add Captain Bill’s vast knowledge and humour and it all adds up to the perfect whale watching experience.
wonderful day – It was the best tour I ever had.
About three hours orcas and humpbacks around us, in silent, with a beautiful scenery. They explained a lot and it was… read more very interesting to listen. Great!!!!
Gudrun from Germany
I have done both whale watching tours and the Mackay whale watching tour was way more fun great boat easy to navigate the hostess was awesome and had a great… read more knowledge of the whales also the captain was easy going and very funny had tha most amazing time
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