Trip Info
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Shared boat; transfers extra
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Mirissa Harbour
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Shared whale-watching boat tour
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Onboard breakfast
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English
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Easy
Whale Watching Mirissa – Tour Overview
JK Travels Sri Lanka · Ocean experiences
Your morning on the Indian Ocean
Whale watching in Mirissa aboard a shared boat, with breakfast included. Start from Mirissa Harbour and enquire directly with our team.
Book your Mirissa whale watching tour
Send your travel date, number of passengers, children’s ages and pickup location to JK Travels Sri Lanka.
Book through WhatsAppThe button opens a ready-to-fill enquiry message in WhatsApp. Complete your details and press Send.
Private hotel transfers cost extra. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Your booking is confirmed after availability and arrangements are agreed.
Discover the wonders of the ocean giants with our Whale watching Mirissa tours. Enjoy a unique experience observing magnificent whales in stunning surroundings.
Join a Mirissa whale watching boat tour departing from Mirissa Harbour. Your boat ticket includes a seat on a shared boat, onboard breakfast, bottled water and government tax. Whale and dolphin sightings depend on sea conditions and wildlife movements and cannot be guaranteed.
Choose a boat-only booking or request a Mirissa whale watching package with private hotel transfers. Pickup and drop-off from Colombo, Negombo, Bentota, Kalutara, Galle or the Mirissa area can be quoted separately. Transport is not included in the boat-ticket price.
Mirissa whale watching price
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | USD 50 |
| Child aged 3–9 | USD 30 |
| Child under 3 | Free |
The ticket includes your seat on a large shared boat, breakfast on board, bottled water and government tax. Lunch and hotel transfers are not included.
Mirissa whale watching packages: want door-to-door transport? We can add a private transfer from Colombo, Negombo, Bentota, Kalutara, Galle or your Mirissa hotel and quote it separately.
Best time for whale watching in Mirissa
The main whale watching season in Mirissa runs from about November to April, when the sea on the south coast is calmer. From May to October the south-west monsoon brings rougher seas and trips can be limited, so check your dates with us before booking.
What you may see
- Blue whales – the largest animals on Earth, often seen off Mirissa in season.
- Sperm whales and Bryde’s whales – seen on some trips.
- Spinner dolphins – sometimes in large pods racing beside the boat.
- Flying fish and sea turtles – a bonus on calm mornings.
Whale and dolphin sightings depend on the sea and the animals’ movements, so they cannot be guaranteed.
Tips for your whale watching trip
- Arrive at Mirissa Harbour by 6:50 am; the boat leaves at 7:00 am and returns around 1:00 pm.
- If you get seasick, take a tablet before you sail – tablets are also available on board.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light jacket for the breeze.
- Breakfast and water are served on board.
Spend a full day on the south coast with our Mirissa beach and snorkelling day tour from Colombo.
Send JK Travels Sri Lanka your travel date, number of adults and children, children’s ages and pickup location for availability and a quotation. WhatsApp +94 71 962 9331 or email info@jktravelssrilanka.com.
Planning a day out from Colombo? Explore our day tours from Colombo; private transfers for this Mirissa boat tour are quoted separately.
Looking for more ideas? Browse all Sri Lanka day tours, with prices and hotel pickup from Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya and Dambulla.
Highlights
- Whale watching boat trip from Mirissa Harbour at 7:00 am
- Chance to see blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins
- Breakfast and bottled water on board
- Seat on a large shared boat with government tax included
- Optional private hotel transfers at extra cost
