Here’s everything you need to know about Sri Lanka whale watching in Mirissa – a great spot for seeing the elusive Blue Whale.
“Stefan I’m feeling so drowsy and dizzy!”
You also would after having taken a couple of seasickness pills, but it’s totally worth it.
Whale watching in Mirissa, Sri Lanka involves going out on a boat on some pretty choppy waters – prime ground for seasickness. The result? We saw two blue whales, several dolphins, and even a pair of turtles mating! Not bad for our first ever whale-watching safari…
All About Sri Lanka Whale Watching
Mirissa is located on the southern tip of the island, and is where the whale watching tours start out from thanks to the many blue whales heading to these waters to feed. Scientists have noticed that the waters around Mirissa are particularly rich in plankton (a group of microorganisms that whales feed on), so Blue Whales (and other kinds of whales) are attracted to the destination. These charming giant marine animals have made this town so famous that it is now an internationally recognized place for seeing these beautiful sea mammals.