Trip Highlights: Perfect day on the water! Traveled SE from Port McNeill. Had 5+ humpbacks, 2 sea otters, thousands of rhinoceros Auklets, some common murres and pigeon guillemot as well. Highlight was getting to see a humpback bubble net feeding! … Read More
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Whale Watching Report August 2, 2026
Trip Highlights: Wat a celebration for Julie’s Birthday! Our annual pilgrimage to go out with Captain Bill was again an outstanding day! Orcas (I clan and A35’s), humpbacks, minke minke you’re so fine! And Biggs in the wake. Thanks you … Read More
Whale Watching Report July 29, 2025
Trip Highlights: Fish eating orcas; mammal eating orcas; information provided throughout trip; raft of sea otters; the sounds of the whales was really cool; loved seeing the eagle nest. Additional Comments: We really appreciated the stories, knowledge shared! Learned a … Read More
Whale Watching Report July 28, 2025
Trip Highlights: We saw humpback whales, killer whales, eagles and sea otters – it was stunning. We liked that Mackay Whale Watching took care not disturbing the animals and they had a lot of important information and knowledge about the … Read More
Whale Watching Report July 27, 2025
Trip Highlights: We saw the A54’s (resident orcas) and two humpbacks, Insomnia and Hunter. On the way back we saw a raft of sea otters! Additional Comments: Thank you so much for a memorable trip! Serah & Cody, Ottawa, On.
Whale Watching Report July 24, 2025
Trip Highlights: What a day! We spent an incredible four hours on Naiad Explorer with Captain Bill and the amazing Marieke. It was noting short of spectacular! We saw orcas, humpbacks, seals and playful otters and even witnessed an eagle … Read More
Whale Watching Report July 19, 2025
Trip Highlights: Today was calm and sunny to enjoy sightings of three different humpbacks and lots of playful sea otters. On our way back, we were treated to the Pacific Grace schooner. Additional Comments: Our host was very informative and … Read More
Whale Watching Report July 18, 2025
Trip Highlights: Sea otters, including one holding a sea urchin, humpback whale, harbour seals, including pups and one nursing, eagles…so much wildlife! It seems like we spent an hour and a half cruising with the orcas and we found them … Read More
Whale Watching Report July 16, 2025
Trip Highlight: We saw a pod of orcas, two humpback and a few sea otters. I’m not sure where exactly we wnet but on the way back we passed Alert Bay which was lovely. Additional Comments: On this particular trip, … Read More
Whale Watching Report July 12, 2025
Trip Highlights: Seeing orcas for the first time was the highlight. We saw them at a distance but they popped up right next to the boat. The scenery was amazing and to photograph the whales among boats in front of … Read More