The whale watching tour in Mirissa
Start time: 6:30am
Duration: 3-5 hours depending on sightings of Blue Whales
What they offer:
- Breakfast with an assortment of sandwiches, pastries, burgers etc.
- Bottled water
- Fruits
- First aid
- Sea sickness tablets
- Life jackets
Our tour started off a little past 7:00 AM and went on till 10:30 AM as our group was happy with their experience.
The staff were really friendly, informative and helpful. They were really experienced and knew when they could expect to see the sighting of a blue whale.
Price for Foreigners
Adults: $50
Children over 5 years: $25
Children under 5 years: Free
Price for Locals
Adults: LKR 4000
Children over 5 years: LKR 2500
Children under 5 years: Free
Private Tours
For a mere $400 (excluding Govt taxes), the option to exclusively rent the entire boat for private tours is readily available to you.
Take a spin on a Speedboat
The speedboat ride was an exciting adventure, merging high-speed travel with the sensation of gliding on water. The powerful engine propels you through waves, the wind in your hair, and sun on your skin. At just $500 (excluding Government taxes) you can experience the thrill of riding the waters on a speedboat.
About our experience
As seen in the video, we were able to spot 5 sightings of blue whales along with 2 dolphins in fairly close proximity. We got splashed all the time on our journey. Remember to rock the right outfit and have a towel handy because the salty water might mess with your vision, making it tougher to catch sight of those whales.
The staff at Chaminda Whale Watching made our experience even more delightful. Their fun and informative comments throughout our journey taught us a lot. They were very experienced and able to spot the blue whales before they emerged.
Address: Mawatha Gedara Watta, Udupila Road, Mirissa 81740
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit their website, Instagram @whalewatchingchaminda or Facebook @Whale Watching Chaminda for more information.
