Whale and Dolphin Watching in Mirissa

3.9 / 5
42 reviews
800+ booked
Mirissa Fisheries Harbour
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  • Go whale watching in Mirissa for a memorable and ethical experience!
  • With luck, you might be able to get a chance to see bright dolphin species as their pods leap and swim
  • The engines of the boat are switched off to ensure a peaceful and playful environment for the animals
  • You might witness whales and dolphins among a variety of species that frequent Sri Lankan waters
  • You can also see turtles and various species of fish, such as the bluefin tuna and flying fish

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Whale and Dolphin Spotting Experience

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CZK 1,309.59

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What to expect

Mirissa is famous for its sands and waves, but there's far more beneath the surface: an incredible array of sea mammals can be found off its coast. Join a whale and dolphin watching boat in seeking out some of the species that frequent Sri Lanka's waters and watch them swim and play in their natural habitat. Out in the waters, you might be able to spot the largest animal in the world: the blue whale. You may also see massive Bryde's whales, long sperm whales with their calves, spearlike Fin whales, and the intimidating Orca, or killer whales. The experience is a purely responsible one: you will not be disturbing the whales in their habitat and simply watch their pods swim along. This goes the same for the dolphins (among them common, bottlenose, spinner, striped, and Risso's dolphins) who will be playing and leaping from the water as they play in the bow waves. It's an unforgettable experience and a must-see for children!

mirissa whale watching
Sail over the waters of Mirissa to watch the biggest mammals in the world as they swim!
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Catch playful dolphins leaping over the waves
mirissa whale watching
Numerous species of whales and dolphins swim in Sri Lankan waters; try to see as many as you can!

Reviews

3.9 / 5
Good
42 reviews
Services offered
3.9
Value for money
3.6
Quality of facility
3.9
Safety measures
3.9
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Overall impression
Memorable and overwhelming experience, with many finding it great, wonderful, or amazing. Breathtaking sights of diverse marine life, including whales and dolphins, delight guests.
Services offered
Experienced, friendly, and courteous staff provided attentive care. Well-organized communication with boat operators and good tour guiding enhanced the experience.
Value for money
Seeing whales and dolphins made the experience worthwhile for many. Some found the trip satisfying despite the price.
Quality of facility
Snacks, fruits, cake, coffee, tea, and water bottles were provided. Basic breakfast options were available, and some boats offered refreshments.
Safety measures
Life jackets were provided for safety. Competent team handling crowd reactions and offering assistance for seasickness maintained a secure environment.
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Review for: Whale and Dolphin Spotting Experience

It was great, even though we didn’t manage to see whales, but we did see dolphins. the boat trip was agreeable. The staff numbers were very friendly. I enjoyed the fish very much. I’d like to go back, maybe one more time

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All good, we saw few whales and many dolphins. you get a little snack, fruits, cake and s coffee. they give you life jacket

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Review for: Whale and Dolphin Spotting Experience

wonderful experience! thought we couldn’t spot whales but we had a mesmerising sight of the dolphins

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Review for: Whale and Dolphin Spotting Experience

The boat started moving at 6.45 AM and we were supposed to be at the pickup point at harbour road by 6.15 AM. Life jacketss will be provided and also sea pills if asked. Breakfast and water bottle was provided to kick off the journey. Almost 3.5 hours into journey, we were able to finally spot around 5 whales and it wad one of the best moment of our lives. The team handles everyone with care providing help if someone is puking and needs some rest. Finally, on the way back, we were greeted with some water melon, banana and a cake. Thanks to Geeth and the company for this memorable service with experienced squad on board.

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Review for: Whale and Dolphin Spotting Experience

We saw whales, dolphins and flying fish. This trip includes breakfast: tea and bread, and pineapple and watermelon at the end of the trip. The captain chased as hard as he could, never missing an opportunity.

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Us amidst the vast ocean - so memorable and overwhelming, and spotting the whales was such a delight. Nature is beautiful! We had specified for a vegetarian breakfast prior to this activity but they took some time to organise it, but the hospitality was great. it's natural for the people who react to spotting the whales but I'm not sure how safe things will be if all people aboard stand up to look at the whales more clearly, but the team was definitely competent and we were all given life jackets.

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Review for: Whale and Dolphin Spotting Experience

Overpriced experience and not recommended for people with motion sickness. We saw dolphins, but only for a short time. We didn’t see any whales. The trip guide delayed our booking for three days, claiming it was due to the weather, but we noticed that other trips still operated during those days.

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It was great. The only thing missing was a travel souvenir.

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We were able to see whales and dolphins. I also saw a whale shark in the wild for the first time. I'm very satisfied. Unfortunately, I didn't know where to go at first. I looked for a staff member wearing KLOOK clothes, but there was none. There were many ships. After asking many people, I finally found it. Easy-to-understand consideration is required.

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Review for: Whale and Dolphin Spotting Experience

Wow this trip is amazing, we saw lots of dolphins and it was surreal. The guide was friendly and he will alert us whenever the whales are coming. It’s rare to see whales up close but that’s their nature, and at least the guide tried his best not to let us miss out the chance. Coffee and tea, refreshments were also provided. Good service and experience.

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