Whale Watching - Mirissa
Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is the best place for whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka. Whale watching season in Mirissa is from November to April.
When to go whale watching in Mirissa?
The best time to go whale watching in Mirissa is from November to April. Ocean is calm and whales migrate from the southern hemisphare to the northen hemisphere. From May to October is off-season: ocean is rough and it is not worth to go. Chances of spotting whales are very low, chances of getting seasickness very heigh. So please don’t send us bookings for off-season.
How is the chance of spotting whales?
The chances of spotting whales during November – April are 98%. Keep in your mind that you are going to see wild life so spotting of whales is not 100% guarateed. Blue whales are most often seen. You can see also sperm whales, fin whales, Bryde’s whales, short finned whales, dolphins and rarely killer whales and whale shark. Sometimes we pass turtles and flying fish.
How long is whale watching trip?
Whale watching trip in Mirissa takes usually 3-5 hours, the average duration is 4h. Our tours start before 7 am in Mirissa harbor. You should be there at 6:00-6.30 am. We serve morning tea before taking off and we serve also breakfast package and snack during the tour. Washroom with toilet is on the boat.