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This is representing promoting sustainable, community-based whale watching in Sri Lankan waters.
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This is representing to promote sustainable, community-based whale watching in Sri Lankan waters.

11/03/2022

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Monday	05:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	05:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	05:30 - 22:00
Thursday	05:30 - 22:00
Friday	05:30 - 22:00
Saturday	05:30 - 22:00
Sunday	05:30 - 22:00

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+94773690171

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https://www.gallewildlifetours.com/whale-watching

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This is representing to promote sustainable, community-based whale watching in Sri Lankan waters. www.jetwingeternalearthprogramme.com.

The deep water canyon that defines the underwater topography of the Mirissa and Dondra, Sri Lanka creates ideal conditions for a wide variety of pelagic as well as nearshore species and offers incredible marine and wildlife viewing opportunities year round.

Come join us for an unforgettable experience as we sail in search of the many species that make the waters of Indian Ocean their home or pass through in migration. In season we regularly see Blue Whales, Brayde’s Whales, S***m Whales, Spinner Dolphins, Risso's Dolphins, Common Dolphins and Bottlenose Dolphins. With a little luck we also see Killer Whales, Humpback Whales and some Beaked Whales. Sea Turtles and Flying Fishes are also regularly seen and Crimson Rose Butterflies and some Dragonflies sometimes put in an appearance. We also see fishes like Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola) and Whale Sharks, Green Turtles and we encounter a variety of seabirds on our trips, including the majestic Shire waters and Tropic Birds.

Our two vessels, the Sea Wolf I and Spirit of Dondra are piloted by the most experienced captains in Mirissa who are also well experienced. All trips are narrated by skilled Naturalist /marine biologists . There is a fully stocked snack bar aboard the boats. You can round out your trip with a visit to our eclectic souvenir shop on the board.

In addition to sharing these amazing encounters with our passengers, we collect valuable scientific data on abundance, distribution and behaviors of the many species we encounter. We publish some of the data ourselves in scientific journals and share it with other researchers.

From mid-December through April we offer two daily trips in search of Blue Whales and Dolphins and other marine creatures. The morning trip departs at 7 a.m. and returns between 10.30 and 11.00 a.m., cost is $49 for adults and $29 for children 12 and under. The afternoon trip departs at 1 p.m. and returns between 5 and 6 p.m.; cost is $45 for adults and $29 for children 12 and under. Children 3 and under are free.

From mid-February through mid-April we run two three-hour trips a day in search of Blue Whales and other marine creatures, departing at 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Cost is $49 for adults, $29 for children 12 and under. Children under 3 are free.

People are always asking how to dress: FOOTWEAR: Sensible footwear, waterproof if possible. No, spike-heels are not recommended. HATS: Almost required, the sun (even on a foggy day) can be damaging. PANTS: Something water resistant,proof. No, skirts are not recommended. JACKET: Again, something water resistant. The temperature on the ocean is 25-30 degrees lower than at the pier. That combined with wind chill can result in "it feels like" 40's. Remember to dress in layers. You can always take a layer off if you are too warm, but if you don't have an extra layer to put on you may get cold in the mornings. Getting cold and seasickness lead our complaint department. We recommend that IF YOU EVEN THINK you might become ill, take something ahead of time. Sea sick medication is not a cure, it is a preventative. CAMERAS: Dress as you would. There are limited outlets to charge batteries located on the lower deck, but they should be charged ahead of time. AND REMEMBER: Every trip is it's own treasure, THIS IS NOT SEAWORLD, the animals provide the entertainment on their own timetable. The show begins when they want, ends when they want. We cannot predict what trip is going to be "the one". One thing I can predict is that if you don't go you will not see anything.

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