The 4 Best Galle Whale Watching Tours

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 limited to 40 passengers. You may see blue, fin, sperm, Bryde’s, or minke whales, plus dolphins, turtles, flying fish, manta rays, and more. Breakfast, tea, coffee, water, fruit, lifeguards, experienced captains, and an onboard restroom are included. Galle pickup may be available, but confirm any extra charge first.

“Was a nice experience but also felt bad for the sea animals. It would be better not to disturb the natural flow of activities by the sea animals. My family told me they wouldn't like to subscribe for anything similar that disturbs the sea animals going forward.”

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2.Whale Watching Mirissa with ( WWC )

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

Start at 6:00 am from Mirissa Harbour Road aboard the Queen Whale, a 60-foot catamaran limited to 45 passengers. Captain Manoj and his crew search for whales and dolphins while serving breakfast, snacks, tea, and coffee. The trip includes a 30-minute sea swim, with whale sightings possible but never guaranteed.

“A wonderful morning on the ocean. We saw three types of dolphin and some huge whale shark. We were looked after really well by the crew and the food served was lovely. Swimming in the sea on the way back topped the morning off. I would definitely recommend!!”

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3.Whale Watching Mirissa with Eagle Eye

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

Join Eagle Eye Whale Watching from Mirissa at 7:00 am for roughly four hours on a stable trimaran searching for blue whales, dolphins, and turtles. The package includes Mirissa-area pickup, breakfast, snacks, hot drinks, water, Wi-Fi, life jackets, first aid, and sea-sickness pills. Sightings depend entirely on conditions and whale movements.

“NO whales at the moment. To many boats chasing small bank of dolphins which is very sad. Also plastics floating at sea which is not a great view. However we enjoyed being at sea. Great service on-board.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

Join Whale Watching Mirissa with Chaminda for a private morning trip from Mirissa. A twin-engine sports boat reaches whale habitat in under an hour, with breakfast, snacks, WiFi, a restroom, and live naturalist commentary included. Pickup outside Mirissa costs $1 per kilometer, and the $20-per-person entrance fee is paid at check-in.

“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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