WHALE WATCHING MIRISSA WITH GEETH
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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 tours in Sri Lanka.
Whale watching season in Mirissa is from November to April. Whales can be spotted also during May - October but ocean can be rough. Contact us during these months on Whats app and we will tell you if it is worth to go.
If you want to find out more about these fascinating ocean creatures read some fact about blue whales
WHALE WATCHING TOURS 2024/2025
Last minute bookings for next day: tel./Whats app Geeth: 0094 776 376 714
WHY TO GO WHALE WATCHING WITH GEETH
We follow international whale watching rules and protect whales during whale watching:
- new luxury passengers boat since 1st February 2020
- more than 10 years whale watching experiences
- we don´t go too close to the whales (good distance for taking pictures, safe distance for whales)
- we don´t cross whale´s course
- we reduce the speed to minimize the noise when we approach the whales
- we stop the engine if whales and dolphins are coming close to our boat
- we don´t do swimming, snorkeling and diving with the whales
- we don´t throw out any garbage into the ocean and we ask our passengers not to do it as well
Look what kinds of whales and dolphins you can see during whale watching in Mirissa on our photos
INFORMATION ABOUT WHALE WATCHING IN MIRISSA
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 a whale watching
trip?
Whale watching trip in Mirissa takes usually 3-5 hours, the average duration is 4h. Our tours start before 7 am from 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.
WHALE WATCHING MIRISSA - PRICE LIST
Fare adults and children 12+ years
incl wildlife tax (18,50 USD)
$50
Fare Children 5-11.99 years
incl. wildlife tax (9 USD)
$35
Children up to 4.99 years
free of charge
Speed boat
plus wildlife tax 18.50 USD/adult, 9 USD child
$600
Private boat for groups (big boat)
Price up to 25 pax
plus tax 18.50 USD/adult, 9 USD/child
$650
Fare includes:
breakfast package provided on the boat (ex. sandwich, cake, fruit, water), snack on the way back, boat and passengers insurance, seasickness pills