Sri Lanka在Mirissa的观鲸季节从十一月延续至四月，其中一月至三月被认为是目击频率最高、海况最为稳定的时期。淡旺季之间的过渡月份及淡季期间同样有团次运营，具体视天气情况而定。Mirissa的出海运营商依据Sri Lanka《海洋哺乳动物观测、监管与管控条例》的相关规定开展业务，该条例对靠近鲸类动物的行为准则作出了明确规定。
Where does the tour start and how do I get to Mirissa Harbour?
Pick-up is from your accommodation in Ahangama. An air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver takes you along the southern coastal highway to Mirissa Harbour, then returns you to Ahangama after the boat arrives back at the dock.
Which whale species might I see?
Blue whales are the most frequently recorded species in these waters, particularly between December and March. Sperm whales, fin whales, Bryde's whales, humpback whales, and several dolphin species — including spinner and bottlenose — are also observed. All sightings depend on the behaviour of wild animals and cannot be guaranteed.
When is the best time of year to take this tour?
The main season runs from November to April, with January through March offering the calmest seas and the highest frequency of blue whale sightings. Tours can operate outside this window when sea conditions allow.
What is included in the package?
The price covers hotel pick-up and drop-off in Ahangama, the road transfer to and from Mirissa Harbour in an air-conditioned vehicle, the English-speaking driver's service, bottled water, a serving of tea or coffee, wildlife tickets, and all applicable taxes. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included.
Is this a private charter or a shared boat?
This is a shared tour. You join other guests aboard the Nathalia Cruise vessel, a two-deck passenger boat operating out of Mirissa Harbour with seating on an open upper deck beneath a canopy awning.
