
Blue whales off the south coast, November to April
Whale watching from Mirissa
Boats leave Mirissa harbour at about 6:30 am and head out to the deep water where blue whales feed. The trip takes three to five hours, with 30 to 60 minutes spent alongside the whales.
Sightings are never guaranteed, but December to March is the calmest period. A group returns to its resort by late morning for a relaxed afternoon.
- Time
- Early start, back in harbour by 10:30 or 11:00 am.
- Group size
- Smaller boats of up to 30 guests give the best views, so a large group sails on several boats together.
- As the gala night
- Not an evening event. Groups pair it with a beach dinner at the resort that night.
- Food
- Breakfast is arranged by the resort before the early start, with vegetarian and Jain options.
































