Sri Lanka · Whale Watching

Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa

4 Hours Round trip from Mirissa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Look for Blue Whales, the largest creatures on earth
02 Chance to spot Bryde’s, Sperm, Killer and Fin Whales
03 Watch playful dolphins somersault through the waves
04 Possible sightings of flying fish, turtles, manta rays and sharks
05 Comfortable boat trip from Mirissa
06 Snacks and bottled water included

Head out from Mirissa for an unforgettable whale watching experience on the waters off Sri Lanka’s southern coast. This comfortable boat trip offers the chance to spot some of the ocean’s most remarkable marine life, including Blue Whales, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales.

Keep watch for playful pods of dolphins, from Bottlenose and Spinner dolphins to Risso’s and striped dolphins, as they leap through the waves. With a bit of luck, you may also see flying fish, turtles, manta rays and even sharks along the way.

Keep watch for playful pods of dolphins, from Bottlenose and Spinner dolphins to Risso’s and striped dolphins, as they leap through the waves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Mirissa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. You can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing flying fish, turtle, manta rays and even sharks.

The route