Whale and dolphin watching are exciting and unique activities for Mirissa Water Sports and are the first and longest established whale watching operator on the south coast of Sri Lanka. MWS has had over 3 consecutive seasons of whale sightings all year round and most sightings occur 3 to 6 miles off Mirissa. The frequent sightings all year round has put Sri Lanka and the Mirrissa area on the worlds 'Top Hot Spots' for sperm and blue whale sightings. We are now cooperating with Sri Lanka's leading marine mammal expert Anouk Ilangakoon, who identified the types of whales and migrating habits. The blue whales are frequently seen during the first quarter off the South and West Coast of Sri Lanka, which is part of their migration pattern. Mirissa Water Sports keeps accurate logs of the sightings so that we can predict the arrival of the blue whales for future whale watching tours. The period between January and April is also a good time for dolphins. We often have been accompanied by pods of spinner dolphins during our trips.
