Whales and dolphins: cruise from Mirissa
Four hours on a liner, hotel transfer offered. Rated 4.8, 236 reviews — the most in the selection.
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Whales in Mirissa: cruises and tours, prices and how to choose
Going out into the ocean for whales from Mirissa: we compare cruises, boats, yachts and sunset trips.
prices checked 9 October 2026
Time outfrom 3 to 7 hours
Leader by reviewsa cruise on a liner: 4.8 out of 5 from 236 reviews
Transfernot included in all tours
Extrassnorkelling with turtles, fishing, a sunset cruise
Languagemostly English
About the destination
Mirissa is a beach town on the south coast of Sri Lanka from which whale-watching cruises depart. The Trip.com selection collects comfortable ships, boats and yachts. A trip out usually takes 4–5 hours, and on a yacht 7. The most in-demand tour is a cruise on a “luxury superliner” with a hotel transfer, 236 reviews and a rating of 4.8.
How to choose a tour
| Format | What you get |
|---|---|
| A cruise on a liner | 4 hours, whales and dolphins, a hotel transfer is offered |
| A luxury cruise | 4 hours, transfer included |
| Boat tickets | 4–5 hours, a double-decker vessel by default, transfer not included |
| Whale watching | 5 hours out in the ocean |
| A yacht | 7 hours on the water |
| Whales and turtles | 4 hours: watching, swimming with turtles, fishing |
| A long day | Mirissa, the stilt fishermen at Koggala and the old town of Galle in 12 hours |
| Sunset on the water | A 3-hour cruise or a 4.5-hour yacht party |
Tickets and excursions: options
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Whale-watching cruise in Mirissa with transfer
A four-hour cruise, transfer included. An English-speaking guide.
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Boat ticket for whale watching in Mirissa
Ship or boat tickets, 4–5 hours, a two-deck vessel by default. Transfer not included.
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Mirissa: whale watching
A 5-hour trip into the ocean with free cancellation.
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Whales on a yacht in Mirissa
A 7-hour yacht instead of a large vessel.
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Mirissa: whales, turtles and fishing
Four hours on the water: whale watching, swimming with turtles and fishing.
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From Galle and Hikkaduwa: whales in Mirissa
A one-day excursion with whale watching.
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Whales in Mirissa, fishermen in Koggala and Galle
A long 12-hour day with a private car transfer. An English-speaking guide.
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Mirissa Beach: snorkeling and turtles
A short swim with turtles and snorkeling off the beach. An English-speaking guide.
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Sunset yacht party in Mirissa
A yacht with a DJ and drinks, 4.5 hours.
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Which tickets and tours are available
| Option | What you get | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Whales and dolphins: a cruise from Mirissa | Four hours on a liner, a hotel transfer is offered | 5,179 ₽ |
| A whale cruise in Mirissa with a transfer | A four-hour cruise, transfer included | 6,491 ₽ |
| A boat ticket for whales in Mirissa | Tickets for a ship or boat, 4–5 hours, a double-decker vessel by default | 8,441 ₽ |
| Mirissa: whale watching | A 5-hour trip out in the ocean with free cancellation | 6,049 ₽ |
| Whales on a yacht in Mirissa | A 7-hour yacht instead of a big ship | 17,038 ₽ |
| Mirissa: whales, turtles and fishing | Four hours on the water: whale watching, swimming with turtles and fishing | 12,855 ₽ |
| From Galle and Hikkaduwa: whales in Mirissa | A one-day excursion with whale watching | 3,402 ₽ |
| Whales in Mirissa, fishermen in Koggala and Galle | A long 12-hour day with a transfer in a private car | 13,806 ₽ |
| Mirissa beach: snorkelling and turtles | A short swim with turtles and snorkelling off the beach | 3,704 ₽ |
| A sunset cruise in Mirissa | Three hours on the water at sunset | 7,335 ₽ |
| A sunset yacht party in Mirissa | A yacht with a DJ and drinks, 4.5 hours | 7,485 ₽ |
Prices are shown per Trip.com data as of 29 October 2026. Check the contents, language and conditions on the page of the offer you choose.
Tips
- Check on the card whether the transfer is included: the pick-up from your hotel depends on it.
- Check the watching season and the weather with the seller and in the article when to go to Sri Lanka.
- Get an eSIM for Sri Lanka in advance.
What else
All offers: excursions in Galle and the south.
Where to stay
The general catalogue: hotels in Sri Lanka.
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