Whale and Dolphin Watching in Sri Lanka
Over the last few years, whale and dolphin watching has really taken off
in Sri Lanka. The country sits alongside one of the world’s great cetacean
migratory routes, and sightings are guaranteed for large parts of the year. Mirissa
and Dondra head on the South coast are perfectly placed for some excellent
whale watching. While the migratory season lasts from December to April, the
first and the last months are the best time to spot blue and sperm whales, as
well as dolphins. Trincomalee on the East Coast has also been renowned for
whale sightings since the 1980s and continues to attract large number of
visitors. Blue whales can be seen here from February through August as they
continue their migration around the island from the South Coast. Over on the
West Coast, the Kalpitiya Peninsula is best-known for its pods of spinner
dolphins and sperm whales, spotted on a regular basis between November and
March. As a result, Sri Lanka offers around 10 months of whale watching every
year at different destinations along the coast.
