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Mirissa · Every January
Blue whale season
Blue whales surface just offshore during the calmest sea months of the year.
86 days until the next window
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Colombo for January 1 to 31, 2027, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Book a smaller licensed boat and check its whale watching code of conduct before paying.
- Morning departures around 6am give calmer water and better odds before winds rise.
- Mirissa is about a 2.5 hour drive from Colombo or under an hour from Mattala airport near Hambantota.
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Blue whale season
Blue whales surface just offshore during the calmest sea months of the year.
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