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Mirissa is the ideal place for whale and dolphin watching between the months of November to April, as the waters become a playground for a myriad of whales and dolphin species. Some of the most commonly spotted whales include sperm whales, killer whales, Bryde whales, short finned whales, while you’ll be able to see schools of bottlenose dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully frolic around your boat! However, the main whale type to look out for is the blue whale – the largest animal in the world! Whale and Dolphin watching in Mirissa is ideal for nature lovers as they set sail into the ocean. Do keep in mind though that sighting the largest mammals in the world can be time consuming, as they constantly move around the waters of the island. However, the months from December to April are considered to be peak season in Mirissa, increasing your chances to capture glimpses of the various species of whales.
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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Mirissa is the ideal place for whale and dolphin watching between the months of November to April, as the waters become a playground for a myriad of whales and dolphin species. Some of the most commonly spotted whales include sperm whales, killer whales, Bryde whales, short finned whales, while you’ll be able to see schools of bottlenose dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully frolic around your boat! However, the main whale type to look out for is the blue whale – the largest animal in the world! Whale and Dolphin watching in Mirissa is ideal for nature lovers as they set sail into the ocean. Do keep in mind though that sighting the largest mammals in the world can be time consuming, as they constantly move around the waters of the island. However, the months from December to April are considered to be peak season in Mirissa, increasing your chances to capture glimpses of the various species of whales.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Whale Watching Mirissa – Whale Horizon, Harbour Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka
This tour offers you the opportunity to spot the largest sea creatures in the world. Once you reach the perfect area you may see blue whales, sperm whales, bottlenose dolphin, striped dolphin, whale sharks, turtles, flying fish and many other species in their habitat. The migration season starts from October and moves through April, the chances of encounters are the highest from December to February. Sri Lanka is one of the best places to spot the blue whale, the largest mamma in the ocean and the largest mammal ever known to have lived on earth; even outweighing the dinosaur and having a lifespan of 80-110 years. Blue whales need to surface to breath can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes before they have to come up for air, which allows for great sightings and photography. Apart from the Great Blue, you may also spot sperm whale, humpback whale, and fin whale among a variety of other species.
Duration: 4 hours
