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Trincomalee: Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Tour

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
21 reviews
Activity provider:
PIGEON ISLAND TOURS PVT LTD
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Trincomalee: Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Tour
4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
21 reviews

Embark on a whale and dolphin watching boat off the coast of Trincomalee. Choose from a 3-hour Shared boat and look for blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphins.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Andrew – United Kingdom

Booked late in the day and I was immediately contacted by the host to give me instructions and arrange transport to the starting point. The boat wasn’t too crowded (just 3 of us) and the host provided me with a lovely breakfast when I returned. Thanks!

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Akilesh – United Kingdom

Great experience to see dolphins. Recommend this agency if you're staying in the Niliveli area. Otherwise they can arrange transportation to the pickup location albeit your morning will start earlier. The guide was great, the speedboat was a bit bumpy at times but you get use to it. Overall a cool experience and do recommend.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    M5RQ+XP

  • Nilaveli

    Spirits, Dolphin watching, Whale watching (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    M5RQ+XP

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • whole season round (probably 50 % 50% of Whales, 100 % of Dolphins)
  • Go in search of whales and dolphins off the coast of Trincomalee
  • Keep your eyes peeled for blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphins.
  • Trincomalee
  • Nilaveli

Full description

Go in search of whales and dolphins off the coast of Trincomalee with a 3-hour Shared boat excursion. Boat out in a Shared tour or in a small group of just six people and look for blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphins There is a high chance to see whales or dolphins during our tours the whole season round (probably 50 % 50% of Whales, 100 % 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.

Most sightings occur between March/April and August/September, 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 & dolphin watching annually at different points around the coast.

*Read before
The Indian Ocean is not a calm ocean. There is always at least a light swell. If you tend to get sea sick or if it the first time for you on a boat in the Indian Ocean, we advise you to take seasick pills in the morning of the trip (about 1 – 2 hours BEFORE you enter the boat).

You can find them in every pharmacy in Sri Lanka. We recommend the brand “Avomine” or “Celenid”. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist in advance before using these drugs.

Meet at the we inform you via WhatsApp Address Pigeon Island Tours 42/1B, 4th Cross Lane, Kannaki Amman kovil road, Gopalapuram Nilaveli,31010 in Trincomalee. Then, board a boat and head out to sea. Keep your eyes peeled for blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphins.

After 3 hours from start time your boat, return to the start point.

Includes

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Boat Seat with Life jacket
  • 500ml Bottled drinking water
  • Light Breakfast ( Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian)
  • Hotel Pick-up drop-off Not Included
  • can arrange with extra charge chargers depending on the distance contact us for arrange hotel transfer)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 4 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • People over 70 years

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Drinks
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Swimming

Know before you go

  • This tour involves a 3-hour boat ride so a moderate level of fitness is required
  • Please note that food is not included, so bring your own.

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5
4.3 out of 5 stars

based on 21 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
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5 out of 5 stars
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Andrew – United KingdomJune 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Booked late in the day and I was immediately contacted by the host to give me instructions and arrange transport to the starting point. The boat wasn’t too crowded (just 3 of us) and the host provided me with a lovely breakfast when I returned. Thanks!
5
5 out of 5 stars
A
Akilesh – United KingdomJune 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Great experience to see dolphins. Recommend this agency if you're staying in the Niliveli area. Otherwise they can arrange transportation to the pickup location albeit your morning will start earlier. The guide was great, the speedboat was a bit bumpy at times but you get use to it. Overall a cool experience and do recommend.
5
5 out of 5 stars
A
Alex – FranceMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
This is a really professional and trustworthy company. Unfortunately I missed the trip due to my error. The company went out of their way to provide me a refund even though I didn’t ask for it. Really appreciated it and 100% recommend.

Product ID: 622409

Activity provider:
PIGEON ISLAND TOURS PVT LTD
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