Whale Watching Tours

Boat trips that depart from Mirissa harbour to spot blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins in the deep waters off the south coast. Tours typically last 3-4 hours and include breakfast on board. It ranks among Mirissa's most visited sights, and for good reason - most itineraries include it on day one.

You board a boat at dawn and head into deep blue waters where massive blue whales surface nearby, often showing their distinctive spouts and occasionally their tails. Dolphins frequently ride the boat's wake while crew members serve breakfast as you search the horizon for whale spouts.

One of the world's best places to see blue whales, the largest animals on Earth. That puts it near the top of any Mirissa visit, and it deserves the spot. Combine it with Mirissa Harbor and Secret Beach - they are close enough to walk between and together make the strongest half-day in Mirissa.

It is one entry in our list of things to do in Mirissa. The Mirissa guide covers transport, costs and when to go.

We plan trips to Mirissa and the rest of Sri Lanka. Tell us your dates and we will put a route together. Our routes are on the tours page.