The 3 Best Sri Lanka Dolphin 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, with breakfast, tea, coffee, a restroom, and safety crew. The 3 to 4 hour trip searches for blue whales, dolphins, and other marine life. Hotel pickup is offered, but confirm any Galle transport fee before booking.

“Advertisement suggests blue whale sightings are possible.. they are not. Blue whales gave nit visited for 2 years due to a chemical leak in the waters”

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2.Trincomalee: Whale & Dolphin Safari Tour with Expert Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $71

Set out from Trincomalee on a 2 to 3 hour small-boat safari with an English, German, French, Russian, or Chinese-speaking guide. Look for blue and fin whales, spinner dolphins, turtles, flying fish, and seabirds, while enjoying views of the Hindu temple from the water.

“This was one of the best experiences I’ve had in Sri Lanka! I loved that the boat was small and not overcrowded like others we saw. The crew was kind, professional, and made us feel safe the entire time. We saw both dolphins and whales and the guide shared so much knowledge about the local marine life. It’s clear they care about the animals and the environment. This is the best dolphin watching tour in Trincomalee don’t miss it!”

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3.Trincomalee: Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Leave Nilaveli Beach around 5:30 AM on a shared boat with Pigeon Island Tours PVT LTD. Expect about 2 to 2.5 hours at sea, with chances to see spinner dolphins, blue whales, sperm whales, turtles, and flying fish. Sightings vary, and boat crowding can affect the experience.

“El guía al principio no estaba muy pendiente , iba rápido barca y cuando veíamos nosotros delfines se los pasaba de largo. Mucha aglomeracion de barcas demasiado juntas. Ballenas no hay , solo delfines.”

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