Whale and Dolphin watching remains a year around leisure activity in Sri Lanka. These charming giants in the deep blue waters come under the category of marine mammals. Whales live merely in salty waters where it is believed to help the whales to recover rapidly from injuries and be resistant towards sicknesses. Mirissa, specially the Dondra point is a remarkable location to spot several species of Whales such as the Blue Whale, Bryde’s Whale, Fin Whale and the Sperm Whale. In addition to these marvelous Whales, you would also spot the adorable and intelligent Dolphins. The Bottle nosed Dolphin, Spinner Dolphin, Risso’s Dolphin & even the Stripped Dolphin could be seen in Mirissa.
The best season to watch whales in Mirissa is from November to April. During this time period the ocean remains calm and warm, providing the most perfect environment to watch Whales and Dolphins in a closer proximity.
