Mirissa Whale Watching
In Sri Lanka, "Mirissa" is an attractive coastal village located about 4 km southeast to Weligama, closer to the Weligama bay. The area is famous for the wonderful activity of Mirissa Whale Watching.
Mirissa Whale watching remains a year around leisure activity in Sri Lanka. These charming giants in the deep blue waters come under the category of marine mammals. Whales live merely in salty waters where it is believed to help the whales to recover rapidly from injuries and be resistant towards sicknesses. Mirissa, specially the Dondra point is a remarkable location to spot several species of Whales such as the Blue Whale, Bryde’s Whale, Fin Whale and the Sperm Whale. In addition to these marvelous Whales, you would also spot the adorable and intelligent Dolphins. The Bottle nosed Dolphin, Spinner Dolphin, Risso’s Dolphin and even the Stripped Dolphin could be seen in Mirissa.
The best season to Mirissa Whale Watching is from November to April. During this time period the ocean remains calm and warm, providing the most perfect environment to watch Whales and Dolphins in a closer proximity.
To get this wonderful experience all you should do is to take a boat trip to the sea from Mirissa harbor, and move a few kilometers away from the shore. The duration of a trip will be around 3 – 5 hours and the boats are fully insured and well equipped with relevant communicating and life saving devices. It is advisable to be prepared for the tour with sufficient sun block lotions, caps or hats and sunglasses to avoid the discomforts and sunburns.
Mirissa whale watching boat tours start from Mirissa harbor at 06:30am. SrilankanTours Organizes whales watching tours. For reservations call +94-114-322-200 or Book online.
Mirissa Whale watching remains a year around leisure activity in Sri Lanka. These charming giants in the deep blue waters come under the category of marine mammals. Whales live merely in salty waters where it is believed to help the whales to recover rapidly from injuries and be resistant towards sicknesses. Mirissa, specially the Dondra point is a remarkable location to spot several species of Whales such as the Blue Whale, Bryde’s Whale, Fin Whale and the Sperm Whale. In addition to these marvelous Whales, you would also spot the adorable and intelligent Dolphins. The Bottle nosed Dolphin, Spinner Dolphin, Risso’s Dolphin and even the Stripped Dolphin could be seen in Mirissa.
The best season to Mirissa Whale Watching is from November to April. During this time period the ocean remains calm and warm, providing the most perfect environment to watch Whales and Dolphins in a closer proximity.
To get this wonderful experience all you should do is to take a boat trip to the sea from Mirissa harbor, and move a few kilometers away from the shore. The duration of a trip will be around 3 – 5 hours and the boats are fully insured and well equipped with relevant communicating and life saving devices. It is advisable to be prepared for the tour with sufficient sun block lotions, caps or hats and sunglasses to avoid the discomforts and sunburns.
Mirissa whale watching boat tours start from Mirissa harbor at 06:30am. SrilankanTours Organizes whales watching tours. For reservations call +94-114-322-200 or Book online.
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