Independent operator since 2013; says it does not share tours or work with other operators
English-speaking tour guide on board
Captain Rangana Manoj has 17 years as a Mirissa whale watching captain
Tours run July to May
Says it keeps a respectful distance and does not chase whales
Options and prices
Whale Watching Mirissa Tour
From
LKR 16,000 per adult (Includes government tax; child (5 to 10) LKR 10,000)
Length
Usually 4 to 6 hours, sometimes 7 to 7.5 hours; departs 6:30am
Group size
Limited to 55 guests per tour
Meeting point
Ticket office at Mirissa Harbour; check in around 6:00am
Included
Morning tea or coffee and breakfast on board, Fruit, coconut rotti with sambal and Coca-Cola on the return, Filtered water, Life jackets and passenger insurance, 30-minute swim stop, weather permitting