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Mirissa Whale Watching Tour

4/5
8 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Galle
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:German, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Meal Included
Guided Tour
e-Voucher
Instant confirmation
Hotel pick up

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

4/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 8 reviews


Review categories

Value for money

3.9/5

Service

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5


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    SteveMc

    Traveled as a couple


    February 2, 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Great day out with an early start. Unfortunately we didn’t see any whales today despite the boat crew trying their best for us. We did see dolphins which was fantastic! Stopped off at a lovely spot on Unawatuna beach for lunch and then a quick tour around Galle Fort. Our guide was a lovely lady who was very knowledgeable and helpful.

  • V

    Volker

    Traveled as a couple


    January 12, 2026
    4.2

    Germany

    Die Ausflugsbeschreibung hätte ausführlicher sein müssen. Man war nicht auf alles vorbereitet. Feste Schuhe zum Beispiel in diesem Fall. Das Boot war nicht das, was wir erwartet hatten. Es war größer als gedacht, ca 80 - 100 Ausflugsgäste. Wenn man in der Mitte saß, konnte man nicht viel sehen. Die Sitze wahren extrem unbequem. Wir hatten Glück und konnten Wale und Delphine sehen. Ansonsten war der Ausflug sehr schön. Wir haben viel gesehen. Sogar mehr als erwartet.

  • F

    Fred king

    Traveled as a couple


    February 27, 2025
    4.2

    United Kingdom

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

  • J

    Janne

    Traveled as a couple


    November 19, 2025
    1.8

    Sweden

    Tidig morgon och lång busstransport. Hade förväntat oss mindre båtar och många mer valar/delfiner enligt information om upplevelsen. Nu var det en val som 9 båtar åkte och jagade. Den var uppe 4 ggr innan resan avbröts. Totalt 3 timmar till sjöss. Lunchen var ok. Skulle vara tillfälle till bad på hemvägen men det blev inget. Totalt ingenting att rekommendera.

  • R

    Romy

    February 22, 2025
    4.2

    Germany

    Sehr schönes Erlebnis. Man muss zwar seine Erwartungen hinsichtlich der Sichtung der Wale etwas zurückfahren, da man diese zum Teil nur beim Auftauchen beobachten kann, kann sich jedoch auf einen sehr schönen, bunten Tag freuen. Das größte Highlight bildete für uns das Schwimmen mit den Schildkröten am Turtle Beach.

  • I

    Inge

    Traveled as a couple


    March 2, 2024
    5

    Denmark

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464