Whale Watching SafariTrincomalee, Sri Lanka

Whale Watching in Nilaveli

Our boats leave straight from Nilaveli beach, north of Trincomalee town and opposite Pigeon Island National Park. If you are staying in Nilaveli, you can be on the water minutes after sunrise without driving to the harbour.

Why start from Nilaveli

Deep water lies close to this stretch of coast, so the run out to where whales and dolphins are found is short. Our small boats, carrying up to 7 guests, launch from the beach rather than a busy harbour.

Where we meet

We meet on Nilaveli beach. Because sunrise moves through the year, we send the exact meeting point and time with your booking confirmation on WhatsApp. Please arrive on time so we can fit life jackets and give the safety briefing before we leave. Contact and meeting point

Combine with Pigeon Island

Our parent company, Pigeon Island Tours, also runs snorkelling trips to Pigeon Island National Park. Many guests whale-watch at sunrise and snorkel on another day. pigeonislandtours.com

Tours from Nilaveli

TourPriceDuration
Shared whale & dolphin safari€25 adults · €18 children2 hours
Private boat safari€100–€185 per boat2 hours

Whales and dolphins are wild animals. Sightings cannot be guaranteed and depend on wildlife behaviour, weather and sea conditions.

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