Between November and April, the seas off Mirissa are absolutely brimming with whales and dolphins – and this cruise offers you the chance to see them basking and cavorting in the Indian Ocean. As well as dolphins, blue, killer and sperm whales can be spotted off southern Sri Lanka. You'll also enjoy some free time on Unawatuna beach.

You'll head out on a trip to catch a glimpse of these huge creatures, known to take residence off southern Sri Lanka at this time of year. Keep an eye out for any spurts of water in the distance – a sign that one of the whales is near. And you can hear them a mile off, as their songs can reach almost 200 decibels – that's louder than a jumbo jet.

On the way back to port, you might encounter pods of dolphins racing with the boat. Back on dry land, lunch will be served, and after there's time to chill out on Unawatuna beach – kick back and relax or go for a dip.

Our guide was really good and the staff on the boat were very polite a good day out we would recommend it

Enjoyed the service on the boat, the tuck tuck ride to the port and back, the lunch, the journey along the beach road. Did not enjoy the early start, the long time on the rough sea, and how bad I felt by the end of the day being so tired.

Why you’ll love this…

Whale-watching boat trip off Mirissa
Spot dolphins, blue, killer and sperm whales
Enjoy a swim at Unawatuna beach

Important to know

Bring seasickness pills if you are prone to seasickness – these can be bought in the harbour
Not suitable for children aged under 3
Please note that sightings of wild animals are spontaneous and cannot be guaranteed, as our tours respect the natural habitat and behaviours of the animals
We prioritize responsible and respectful wildlife viewing on all of our dolphin and whale-watching tours, and we try to avoid interfering with their natural behaviours as much as possible. While sightings can't be 100% guaranteed due to this conservation-focused effort, we'll try our best to make sure you see them
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Bring bathing gear and sunblock

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Boat trip
Guide
Lunch

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

MUSEMENT SPA

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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4.7/5

Value for money

4.2/5

Service

4.7/5

Safety

4.7/5

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Fred king
Travelled as a couple
27 February 2025
4.2
United States of America
Our guide was really good and the staff on the boat were very polite a good day out we would recommend it
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Inge
Travelled as a couple
2 March 2024
5
Denmark
M
Marion and Barry
Travelled as a couple
19 March 2022
3.4
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the service on the boat, the tuck tuck ride to the port and back, the lunch, the journey along the beach road. Did not enjoy the early start, the long time on the rough sea, and how bad I felt by the end of the day being so tired.