The 10 Whale Watching Tours in Galle That Earn Their Price

1.Whales and Dolphins Watching-Luxury Super Grade Cruiser(Hotel Pick up offered)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,268 reviews · from $65Our pick

Set out from Mirissa at 6:30 am on a cruiser carrying up to 40 people, with captains, safety crew, a restroom, breakfast, tea, and coffee. You may see blue whales, fin whales, sperm whales, dolphins, turtles, or flying fish, but sightings are never guaranteed. Hotel pickup is offered, including from Galle, though extra charges may apply.

“We sighted 2-3 blue whales after some searching in the sea. My boys were super excited. The tour was planned and managed very professionally from pickup to drop. They also served descent breakfast with sandwich and various fruits. Highly recommended!”

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2.Whale Watching Mirissa with ( WWC )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $55

Join captain Manoj and the Whale Watching Club for a five-hour morning cruise from Mirissa. The 60-foot Queen Whale carries up to 45 people on this tour, leaving at 6:00 am to search for dolphins and whales. Tea, coffee, breakfast, snacks, and a 30-minute sea swim are included, though whale sightings are never guaranteed.

“The boat was really well set up and managed. The communication leading up to the tour was excellent. Unfortunately we didn’t see any whales but we did see lots of dolphins!”

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3.Whale Watching Mirissa with Eagle Eye

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $70

Join Eagle Eye from Mirissa at 7:00 a.m. for a roughly four-hour search for blue whales aboard a stable trimaran. Your package includes hotel pickup around Mirissa, breakfast, snacks, drinks, life jackets, first aid, Wi-Fi, and sea-sickness pills. Sightings are never guaranteed, but dolphins and turtles may also appear.

“Watching whales is not guaranteed to have recognized a whale from a distance three times by the water fountain. Lots of dolphins in groups and a few turtles were there to see.Auto-translated”

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4.Sports Boat- Private Whale Watching Trip( free breakfast & paid pick-up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

Set out from Mirissa at 7:00 am on a private 10-meter sports boat for a three to four-hour search for blue whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life. Chaminda’s crew reaches the whale habitat in under an hour, serves breakfast and drinks, and follows international whale-watching rules. Pickup beyond Mirissa costs extra.

“Great whale, dolphin and turtle spotting experience. Wonderful staff and an excellent, clean boat. We had a whale of a time :)”

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5.Snorkeling with Whales in Mirissa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $348

Set out from Mirissa Beach in a boat limited to 10 people to search for blue, fin, Bryde’s, sperm, pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles. Snorkeling with whales is offered only when sea conditions and wildlife behavior allow. Gear, snacks, bottled water, and Mirissa-area pickup are included.

“Fantastic! I saw pilot whales, dolphins and turtles. Then, unbelievably, a massive fin whale swam underneath us. Incredible. The skippers are skilled in finding the whales and are friendly and helpful.”

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6.Mirissa Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise with Geeth’s Crew

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $29

Join Geeth and his crew at 7:00 AM from Mirissa Fisheries Harbour for a 3 to 4 hour whale and dolphin cruise. Look for blue, sperm, Bryde’s, and fin whales, plus dolphins and sea turtles. Breakfast, water, life jackets, sea sickness tablets, and boat insurance are included.

“Good experienced crew who managed to find us whales. We had no problems everything ran smoothly would recommend”

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7.Great Whales Education Programe Dolphins and Whales are in SL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $25Best value

At Great Whales in Matara, Ms. A.H. Deepika Kumari leads a one-hour lesson on Sri Lanka’s whales and dolphins, from common species and viewing sites to weather, boats, and responsible watching. Tea, coffee, snacks, and bottled water are included. You can also buy locally made souvenirs or arrange a Mirissa boat trip.

“Detailed explanation of whales& dolphins' knowledge and also the history of whale watching in Sri Lanka! Friendly and heart warming welcome from Ms. Kumari, it's a worth visiting program!”

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8.Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $70

You leave Mirissa at 6:00 am for about four hours at sea on a double-decker boat. On-board guides search for blue whales, dolphins, turtles, flying fish, and other marine life. Mirissa tuk-tuk pickup and return, snacks, and a mobile ticket are included. Sightings are never guaranteed.

“Well organized and good crew. Had a good ride and got to see some dolphins but unlucky as we couldn’t site whales today.”

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9.Whale Watching Mirissa Ultimate Tour in Sri Lanka with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $44

Set out from Mirissa Fisheries Harbour at 7:00 AM on a guided 3 to 4 hour cruise. The crew searches for blue and fin whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life, while you enjoy breakfast, fruit, drinks, WiFi, and onboard restrooms. Pickup is available within 5 km of Mirissa.

“We were supposed to be picked up from our hotel, but no one showed up at 6:20 a.m. We had to arrange our own taxi and only just made it on board in time. The boat was overcrowded and there were no seats available, even though they sRead more”

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10.All Inclusive Mirissa Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $90

Set out from Mirissa Fisheries Harbour at 6:00 a.m. for about four and a half hours on the Indian Ocean. You get hotel pickup in Mirissa and nearby areas, a boat ride, water, sandwiches, fruit, transport, and an animal welfare ticket. Sightings are never guaranteed, but dolphins, flying fish, and blue whales have been seen.

“We got picked up from our hotel in Mirrisa and Sammi was wonderful he got the tuktuk to wait for us after the ride and dropped off at the hotel.”

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