A morning boat excursion from Mirissa harbour into the deep Indian Ocean in search of blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins – one of the world’s most reliable cetacean watching locations, best experienced between November and April.
Departure from : Mirissa or the south coast
Day Tour 8: Whale and Dolphin Watching – Mirissa
Key Highlights
Blue Whale Encounters
One of the world’s best locations to observe blue whales at close range – the largest animals ever to have existed, regularly surfacing within a short distance of the Mirissa harbour between November and April.
Sperm Whales
Resident year-round in Mirissa’s deep offshore waters, commonly seen logging at the surface before long dives of over a kilometre in search of deep-water squid.
Spinner Dolphin Pods
Large pods of spinner dolphins frequently accompany boats from the harbour, leaping and spinning in acrobatic displays that continue with apparently inexhaustible enthusiasm.
Bryde's Whales
Smaller baleen whales regularly encountered in the Mirissa channel, distinguishable by their more compact build and three distinctive ridges on the rostrum.
Indian Ocean Sunrise
The boat departs before dawn and the sunrise over the open ocean – seen from a vessel with no land in sight – begins the excursion in the most memorable way possible.
Inclusions
– Boat excursion with licensed marine guide
– Life jackets and safety equipment
– Bottled water on board
Exclusions
– Meals and beverages
– Seasickness medication (strongly recommended)
– Gratuities
– Travel insurance
– Note: Peak season December to April. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.