Signature experience
Whale Watching
Blue whales at dawn — on a private vessel, away from the fleet.
The story
From Mirissa, the continental shelf drops within nautical miles of the coast — bringing blue, sperm, Bryde's and false killer whales close to shore. We charter small private vessels that leave before the fleet, with a marine biologist on board.
- From
- $3,200 per private vessel
- Duration
- 5 hours
Inclusions
What's included
- Private vessel for up to eight guests
- Dawn departure ahead of the commercial fleet
- Onboard marine biologist
- Champagne breakfast at sea
- Code-of-conduct, low-impact viewing
Answers
Whale Watching: questions, answered.
When can I see whales in Sri Lanka?+
December to April off Mirissa; June to October off Trincomalee. Blue whales are present in both windows.
Is whale watching in Sri Lanka ethical?+
Only with operators that follow distance and approach protocols. We use a small vessel and a marine-biologist guide to ensure low impact.
