Magnificent blue whales in their natural habitat

The seas south of Mirissa have been declared as one of the best places in the world to see Blue Whales. Along with having the opportunity to witness the world’s biggest animal, the seas are also inhabited by Sperm whales, Bryde’s whales, Killer whales (somewhat rare), and gregarious pods of Spinner and Bottlenose dolphins.

We have teamed up with Sail Lanka who are the pioneers of luxury whale watching in Sri Lanka, and run modern, comfortable catamarans equipped with all the necessary safety gear including a knowledgeable team of experts with a passion for wildlife.

Whale watching tours usually depart Mirissa Harbour (a 1 hour 45 minute drive from the hotel) at around 6:30 am, and you are usually back at the hotel again in time for afternoon tea. The best time to see these majestic creatures in action is between December and April.