Just off the southern coast of Sri Lanka near Weligama lives the majestic blue whale, the biggest creature on earth. Take a boat out to the middle of the Indian Ocean for the opportunity of a lifetime: to witness blue whales at play. See if you can also spot the sperm whales, orcas, playful spinner and bottlenose dolphins, curious turtles and whale sharks!

The best time to go whale watching in Weligama is from November to April, when the blue whales migrate to the area.

There are a lot of boat operators in Weligama and many of them get too close to the whales, and it feels a bit like a hunting expedition. So if you do go, do choose a responsible operator who commits to sustainable practices. We have chosen only the boat operators that respect the whales here.