$160
/person
Our famous
Day Trip
4 hour tour departs at noon on select days.
Begins early July 2024
Experience Nature
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.
See Nature in a new way
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the owners
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
The "young Lady from Austria and her husband want to say THANK YOU to Bill
And his team for the best time ever
At orca watching last yeah!!! We will… read more never forget these spezial Moments!!!
Unforgettable time for us!!!
Best wishes from Austria
April 21, 2020
Spectacular Day on the Water – Went on the 4 hour whale watching tour yesterday and was not disappointed! We were surrounded by northern residents, humpbacks, porpoises, otter & finally stellar sea lions. It… read more was and is an amazing experience being on the water surrounded by the beauty of wildlife. Marijke (sp?), John & of course Bill are so knowledgeable and make everyone of their guests feel welcome & safe. Bill has been doing this for 42 years and has immense knowledge. I highly recommend this tour company.
September 3, 2022
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 and other operators to maximize enjoyment. The Naiad Explorer is a fast boat that allow more ground to be covered in comfort. Inside viewing areas for those that need to warm up. Lastly the whales 🙂 OMG we were able to see so many! …
August 1, 2021
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