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Home/Destinations/Galle/Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tours

Meet the giants of the deep: whale-watching boat trips from Mirissa, near Galle, into the rich waters where blue whales — the largest animals on earth — sperm whales and pods of dolphins gather. The south coast is one of the world’s best places to see blue whales, an unforgettable ocean adventure.

130 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Whales and Dolphins Watching-Luxury Super Grade Cruiser(Hotel Pick up offered)
Galle
Whales and Dolphins Watching-Luxury Super Grade Cruiser(Hotel Pick up offered)
4.8(1,460)·4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Sea waves sri lankan cooking class
Galle
Sea waves sri lankan cooking class
5.0(521)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Mirissa with WWC
Galle
Whale Watching Mirissa with WWC
4.9(337)·5 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Galle
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
5.0(295)·1 hour
from$25/ person
via Viator
Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles
Galle
Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles
4.9(146)·2 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Mirissa with Eagle Eye
Galle
Whale Watching Mirissa with Eagle Eye
4.4(145)·4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Mirissa Private Super Luxury Sport Speed Boat Whale Watching Trip
Galle
Mirissa Private Super Luxury Sport Speed Boat Whale Watching Trip
4.8(93)·3 hours
from$550/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
Bentota
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
4.8(69)·8–10 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Trip with River Safari Sea Turtle from Colombo, Negombo
Negombo
Galle Day Trip with River Safari Sea Turtle from Colombo, Negombo
5.0(57)·9–10 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Mirissa, Weligama to Ella Udawalawe Safari
Galle
Private Transfer from Mirissa, Weligama to Ella Udawalawe Safari
5.0(49)·7 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling with Whales in Mirissa
Galle
Snorkeling with Whales in Mirissa
4.4(46)·4 hours
from$349/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella
Galle
Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella
4.9(33)·10 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Private Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa with GoPro and Transfers
Galle
Private Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa with GoPro and Transfers
5.0(30)·1h 30min
from$22/ person
via Viator
Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights
Colombo
Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights
4.8(25)·5–11 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Pick up Mirissa, Tangalle, Yala safari tour and drop to Ella
Galle
Pick up Mirissa, Tangalle, Yala safari tour and drop to Ella
5.0(20)·8 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Mirissa Ultimate Tour in Sri Lanka with Breakfast
Galle
Whale Watching Mirissa Ultimate Tour in Sri Lanka with Breakfast
4.5(17)·2–4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Mirissa Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise with Geeth’s Crew
Galle
Mirissa Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise with Geeth’s Crew
4.4(16)·4 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Beginner-Friendly Scuba Diving in Mirissa with Hotel Transfers
Galle
Beginner-Friendly Scuba Diving in Mirissa with Hotel Transfers
5.0(16)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Whale & Dolphin Watching Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Whale & Dolphin Watching Trincomalee
4.2(11)·3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Ella to Mirissa with Udawalawe safari
Galle
Private Transfer from Ella to Mirissa with Udawalawe safari
4.9(10)·7 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour Trincomalee
3.7(9)·2–3 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour in Trincomalee | Scenic Boat Ride
Sri Lanka
Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour in Trincomalee | Scenic Boat Ride
3.9(8)·3 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Great Whales Education Programe Dolphins and Whales are in SL
Galle
Great Whales Education Programe Dolphins and Whales are in SL
5.0(7)·1 hour
from$25/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa
Galle
Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa
4.3(6)·4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
All Inclusive Mirissa Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Ride
Galle
All Inclusive Mirissa Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Ride
4.4(5)·4h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Yala National Park Private Safari (All Inclusive) From Mirissa
Galle
Yala National Park Private Safari (All Inclusive) From Mirissa
4.5(4)·8 hours
from$156/ person
via Viator
Trincomalee: Whales Watching and Navy Island Snorkeling Tour
Sri Lanka
Trincomalee: Whales Watching and Navy Island Snorkeling Tour
4.3(3)·4 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Whale, Dolphins Watching Adventure in Nilaveli
Sri Lanka
Whale, Dolphins Watching Adventure in Nilaveli
5.0(3)·3 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Guided Turtle Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa
Galle
Guided Turtle Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Whale watching tour to Mirissa From Hotels - Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota
Hikkaduwa
Whale watching tour to Mirissa From Hotels - Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Yala Safari Day Trip from Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle areas
Galle
Yala Safari Day Trip from Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle areas
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Immersive dolphin and whale watching mission on a secret boat – Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Immersive dolphin and whale watching mission on a secret boat – Trincomalee
4.0(1)·2 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer and Whale Watching Tour from Hikkaduwa and Galle
Hikkaduwa
Private Transfer and Whale Watching Tour from Hikkaduwa and Galle
5.0(1)·4h 20min
from$77/ person
via Viator
Gal Oya National Park Safari - Boat Adventure from Arugam Bay
Sri Lanka
Gal Oya National Park Safari - Boat Adventure from Arugam Bay
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Tour from Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Tour from Trincomalee
4.0(1)·3 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Dolphin Watching Experience in Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Dolphin Watching Experience in Trincomalee
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching in Mirissa by Catamaran Cruise
Galle
Whale Watching in Mirissa by Catamaran Cruise
5.0(1)·7 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Tour from Mirissa/Weligama or Bentota
Galle
Galle Day Tour from Mirissa/Weligama or Bentota
5.0(1)·4–10 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Into the Blue – Mirissa Turtle Snorkeling Adventure
Galle
Into the Blue – Mirissa Turtle Snorkeling Adventure
1 hour
from$16/ person
via Viator
From Galle or Unawatua All Inclusive Whales and Dolphin Watching
Galle
From Galle or Unawatua All Inclusive Whales and Dolphin Watching
4h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Tour from Mirissa
Galle
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Tour from Mirissa
3 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Private Whale Watching Tour by Luxury Speedboat from Mirissa
Galle
Private Whale Watching Tour by Luxury Speedboat from Mirissa
3 hours
from$500/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching from Balapitiya on Shared Boat
Galle
Whale Watching from Balapitiya on Shared Boat
7 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator

Whale Watching in Galle — FAQ

Can you go whale watching near Galle?
Yes — whale-watching trips depart from Mirissa, near Galle, into one of the world’s best spots for seeing blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins, especially from November to April.
When is the best time for whale watching near Galle?
The south-coast whale-watching season runs roughly November to April, when calmer seas and migrating whales make blue-whale sightings most likely.
Is whale watching worth it from Galle?
Yes — seeing blue whales, the largest animals on earth, and playful dolphins makes a Mirissa whale-watching trip a bucket-list highlight of the south coast.

More things to do in Galle

Galle FortBeaches & CoastRiver & Mangrove SafariYala & Wildlife Safari