Set out before dawn on this unforgettable marine adventure to the deep waters off Mirissa, one of the world’s premier whale watching destinations. The ocean off Sri Lanka’s southern coast is home to blue whales, the largest animals ever to have lived on our planet -as well as sperm whales, Bryde’s whales, and several species of dolphin, including spinner and bottlenose. Your boat, operated by a responsible, licensed marine excursion company, departs from Mirissa harbour at dawn to reach the deep-water grounds where whale activity is highest. Your guide will explain the region’s marine ecology and the conservation efforts protecting Sri Lanka’s cetacean populations as you scan the horizon for spouts and dorsal fins. This tour operates from November to April, when whale watching conditions are most reliable.