During your excursion you will be able to spot various species of dolphins and whales, for instance. When is the best time for whale watching in sri lanka. Ive just managed to secure 2 seats on a helitours flight to trinco, specificaly for the chance of whale watching. Whale and dolphin watching in trincomalee sri lanka. Whale watching eastern coast season in sri lanka is from may to oct, trincomalee, 257km east of colombo has become one of the largest animal to inhabit earth. Recent data especially from the sri lankan navy points to a commercially feasible strike rate for whales which extends sri lankas blue whale watching season from may to august off trincomalee. Do i need to do it in advance or can i do it on the day. The tail of a sperm whale disappears in the distance. In recent years, trincomalee has been recognized as a great spot for whale and dolphin watching. We were told 50% chances, the other four on theboat too booked. The warm waters with availability of food in these regions makes suitable environment for the whales.
Watching whale in september trincomalee forum tripadvisor. Big whale in trincomalee sri lanka whale watching in sri. The oscar pistorius trial highlights problems in the south african justice system. Whale watching trincomalee trincomalee forum tripadvisor. I have seen another forum saying that there was little whale activity in the 2016 season and wondered whether anyone had some more definite. Trincomalee whale watching yacht in trincomalee sanki.
If anyone is out in trincomalee i recommend going out on the hotels dolphin whale adventure as it is a unique experience where 4 to 5 people are in a a boat looking for the largest living. Watching whale in september trincomalee message board. After whale watching tours in mirissa suddenly rose in popularity, trincomalee, on the eastern coast of the island, has also rapidly emerged as an internationallysignificant whale watching destination. Whale and dolphin watching at trincomalee lakdasun. So, if you are heading towards the southern coast, jump on aboard a whale watching expedition in sri lanka for an exhilarating experience of a lifetime and dont miss out on one of natures biggest wildlife. Whale watching is one of the most famous water sport s in sri lanka. Trincomalee which is a natural deepwater harbour has attracted seafarers, trader and pilgrims from europe, middle east, africa, china, east asia and australasia since ancient times.
Well experience crew organizing snorkeling, whale, dolphin watching and beach wedding. The month of july has been extremely good for blue whale sightings in sri lanka. Is trincomalee the correct place for whale watching during this period or mirissa. With resident and migratory colonies being spotted off the islands south west coast, sri lanka is fast becoming a top spot to watch blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins. South west to eastern sri lanka imma marine mammal. Because of the popularity of whale watching, there are numerous service providers that offer whale watching tours in mirissa and trincomalee. Blue whale watching in sri lanka is famous among many visitors. Snorkeling with whales in trincomaee sri lanka diving. And the egyptian authorities are keen to reassure people that a whale spotted in a marina resort is not dangerous. Most sightings in trincomalee occur between marchapril and augustseptember as whales continue their migrations around the island from the south coast where they mainly congregate from december to april this means that sri lanka offers around ten months of continuous whale watching annually at different points around the coast. Sperm whales, blue whales, and spring dolphins can be spotted off the eastern coast of trinco from.
Could someone tell me how the chances are to actually see a whale in the beginning of august in trincomalee. Whale and dolphin watching at trincomalee with the preference of majority last years company annual office trip was planned to trincomalee. Whale watching in august trincomalee forum tripadvisor. A video captured by an onlooker shows some of the dolphins being hauled in while alive by malaka rodrigo deaths of a dozen dolphins trapped in a beach seine net ma dela last wednesday evening in trincomalee has stirred strong emotions. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. Bottlenose dolphin, spinner dolphin, frasers dolphin, blue whale, killer whale, brydes whale. I have read very diverse stories about it and i am in doubt about visiting trincomalee or mirissa for whale watching. East coast trincomalee season will be started in may october.
Trincomalee is another spot for dolphin and whale watching. Brydes whales and sperm whales are sometimes also opportunistically observed during trips that are focused on blue whales. I and my wife are travelling and are tentatively planning for september. Freediving with blue whales and sperm whales in sri lanka. Whale watching trincomalee trincomalee message board. Hi all, i will be on the east coast in june 2017 and would love to try and see some whales from trinco. I understand from various forums that in august whales would be off the east cost a few questions. It is also home for lots of eye capturing beaches where you can explore your favorite marine mammals in their own splendid habitats. Great big modern yacht, you wont be disappointed as you cruise past others travellers on whale watching trips in crappy little boats looking like modern day piracy date of experience. Trincomalee is one of the most popular destinations known for whale and dolphin watching. For those wanting to photograph sri lankas blue whales and sperm whales, alex says the best time seems to be march, when the sea is calmer. Immersive dolphin and whale watching mission on a secret. Dolphin and whale watching excursion in trincomalee sri lanka whale watching in trincomalee is best from july to september.
We were planning for whale watching in mirissa during that time, but later realized that it. We will be in sri lanka during the last week of july for a 6 day trip. It is a game reportedly consisting of a series of tasks assigned to players by administrators over a 50day period, initially innocuous before introducing elements of selfharm and the final. The best season for whale and dolphin watching in trincomalee is may to october. In mirissa, the best time for whale watching is from november to april next year. Whale watching is one of the most popular things to do while in the east of sri lanka during this season. Could anyone give be an idea of best part of the area to book accom in order to get a trip, we are. Whale watching in trinco 2017 trincomalee message board. Ill be in trincomalee on the 20th july and would love to go but unsure how to book. You will be able to spot a vast number of whales and dolphins such as bottlenose dolphin, spinner dolphin, frasers dolphin, blue whale, killer whale, brydes whale. Sperm whale spotted off the coast of trincomalee while on a whale watching expedition from jungle beach by uga escapes. Whale watching in trincomalee sri lanka mayoct whale. The most frequently targeted species of whale for whale watching in sri lanka is the blue whale, which can be observed off the coast of mrissa between december and march, and off trincomalee between march and july.
Whale watching sightings log trincomalee jetwing eco. Blue whales in particular plus smaller numbers of sperm whales can regularly be seen around six to eight nautical miles east of trincomalee about 30min by boat, dolphins mainly spinner are also. We plan to travel to the east cost with the major attraction being whale watching. Trinco, as it is commonly called, has been a seaport and hindu pilgrimage center since 400 bce. Footage captured by janith jayarathna snr naturalist of the resort. Hi there, has anyone on these boards gone aboard the sl navy ship to do whale watching. Dolphin and whale watching excursion in trincomalee sri lanka.
Trincomalee is celebrated as one of the most picturesque coastal areas in sri lanka with its white sandy beaches and blue waters. Trincomalee, located 257km northeast of colombo, is one of the finest natural deep water harbors in the world. Siniy kit, also known as the blue whale challenge, is a social network phenomenon dating from 2016 that is claimed to exist in several countries. Nigambodh diving centre in trincomalee diving snorkeling whale and dolphin watching coral garden lsland snorkeling tour errakandi island snorkeling tour navy lsland snorkeling tour loved our snorkelling experience at errakkandi island and coral garden island, was incredible to swim with lots of fish and beautiful corals we even saw. Mirissa or trincomalee for whale watching july last week.