Mackay Whale Watching

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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2026 Trip Info

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

Trips will start in early July

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Trip Advisor Reviews

					  Do Not Miss This When on the North Island! – A lovely afternoon on the water with otters, whales, porpoise and entertaining hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with McKay, the driver and interpreter were full of great information and… read more enthusiasm. 

These guys have provided whale watching on the north island for many decades and that experience shows. Great vessel and deeply knowledgeable.

Highly recommended.				
Dendroctonus
August 2, 2022 

					  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.				
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September 3, 2022 

					  Best whale watching trip ever! – Marieke and Captain Bill were amazing, so knowledgeable and fun! We saw sea otters, stellar sea lions, humpback whales, an eagle and orcas! Thanks to MacKay Whale Watching, we learned… read more so much about all the marine life we saw and also heard the orcas on the hydrophone. This was definitely my best experience whale watching and I can’t wait to go back! Such a perfect day on the water!				
Sarra M
July 29, 2021 