THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE
The trips worth booking.
The 4 whale watching in sri lanka travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Ethical Mirissa whale watching on the Queen Whale catamaran. Early departure, breakfast and snacks, dolphin action, plus a sea-bath stop.
Most Popular“We saw whales, dolphins, turtles and flying fish. A great 4 hours. Even stopped for a swim in the sea. Crew very good and food OK. Warning: the boat rolls on the waves a lot… many people will be sea-sick. I am lucky that it does not affect me but I felt sorry for several…”
Whale watching from Mirissa on a stable trimaran with pickup, breakfast, snacks, Wi-Fi, and safety gear, aiming for blue whales.
“NO whales at the moment. To many boats chasing small bank of dolphins which is very sad. Also plastics floating at sea which is not a great view. However we enjoyed being at sea. Great service on-board.”
Private sports-boat whale watching from Mirissa near Galle with free breakfast, naturalist commentary, up to 8, and 3–4 hours on the water.
“Great whale, dolphin and turtle spotting experience. Wonderful staff and an excellent, clean boat. We had a whale of a time :)”
Trincomalee whales and Navy Island snorkeling in one 5-hour tour. Small-group safari, guided reef swim, turtles, and free underwater photos.
“No whales and not likely it seems, lots of dolphins though. Good safety on the boat and snorkeling. Could have been clearer on the snorkeling so we knew where the group was going and being picked up.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
