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Whale Watching

Blue whales feed within an hour of Mirissa harbour, the most reliable sightings of the largest animal alive.

Overview

Blue whales feed within an hour of Mirissa harbour, the most reliable sightings of the largest animal alive.

What you will experience

Best locations

Best season

South coast November to April; east coast May to September. The seasons do not overlap, so there is somewhere to go most of the year.

Safety information

Take motion sickness tablets an hour before departure, the swell past the harbour mouth is real. Life jackets are provided and required. Boats do not sail when the harbour master closes the port.

Gallery

A whale surfacing in the Indian Ocean
A peacock displaying in dry-zone scrub
Palms leaning over a tropical beach
A traditional performer in ceremonial dress

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