Day Cruise Whale Watching Tour
Day Trip
- Photo Friendly
- 3 Hours
- All Ages
- All weather
See Nature in a New Way
Join the Mackay family, pioneers in killer whale watching in BC, for a cruise aboard the most innovative certified passenger vessel on the British Columbia coast. Our 55 ft. vessel, the "Naiad Explorer", offers comfort, heat and washroom facilities for our whale watching passengers. Launched in April of 1999, it has been designed to minimize underwater sound generated by props and engines, thus decreasing any impact we may have upon whales or other marine mammals. These educational and entertaining whale watching tours are approximately three hours in duration. You will learn the latest information about the killer whales (Orcinus orca) and be able to listen in on the whales' vocalizations with our on-board hydrophone (underwater microphone). The chances of observing killer whales and other whales are extremely good, however, we cannot guarantee sightings. Remember to dress warmly; it's cool out on the water, even in the middle of summer! Other species that frequent the area are Minke whales, Pacific White-sided dolphins, Dall's porpoises, harbour seals, Steller sea lions, humpback whales and a wide variety of sea birds. During this global Covid 19 pandemic, we are doing our utmost to ensure the safety of our guests and crew, employing thorough cleaning protocols, poly barriers and physical distancing.
At the present time, we are taking reservations from residents of British Columbia only, and will take reservations from other Provinces when health authorities deem it is safe to do so.
In order to further limit exposure, our trips this year will be three hours in duration and will not include lunch. All guests and crew will be required to wear masks during the tour. If you cannot provide your own mask, let us know.
The cost per person is $130.00 (plus 5% GST). Preferred payment method is email money transfer to, once again, limit exposure for both guests and staff.
We will not be able to run our tours on a daily basis and will be running twice a week (to start with), on Wednesdays and Saturdays.






Amazing Views
From sea to mountain top, the 360 degree views will take your breath away.
Family Friendly
Spacious comfortable boat provides quick and smooth travel to the most common whale watching areas of the region.
Professional Guide
Our staff have years of experience watching and learning about the various pods that frequent this area.
Lunch Not Included
Currently we are unable to provide lunch service due to ministry of health restrictions.
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$130/person
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Payment Options
We will gladly accept online payment in the methods below, as well as cash or cheque in person.
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