The blue whale does make an appearance in this region, though not as commonly as in Mirissa, but the world’s largest mammal is more than accommodating when it comes to being flashy in Trincomalee. Another friendly behemoth that frequents the waters of Trinco is the sperm whale, which deep-dives down the very bottom to feed and then pops up the rare now and then to say hello and take a breath.
July is the best time to spot blue whales here, whereas whale watching, in general, is in season on the East Coast from May to October every year. If you’re experienced and are able to get a guide for your underwater expedition, you could even swim along with the whales!
- Period – From 15. March to 15. November
- Departure time: boats depart from Nilaveli at 6 am.
- Check In is at 5.45 am at Diving Centre. You will be back at our Diving Centre around 9 am.
- Trip Duration: In average 3 hours
- Sightings: There is a high chance to see whales or dolphins during our tours (probably 50 % of Whales, 90 % of Dolphins) and we will give our best to find them for you on every single day. However, on some days, even with our best efforts, it is impossible for us to show you dolphins or whales.
