{"id":2941,"date":"2022-12-08T10:41:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T05:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/?post_type=experience&#038;p=2941"},"modified":"2023-03-03T15:58:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T10:28:26","slug":"dolphin-and-whale-watching-trincomalee","status":"publish","type":"experience","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/experience\/dolphin-and-whale-watching-trincomalee\/","title":{"rendered":"Acrobatic Dolphins and Blue Whales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">4 - 5 hours<\/h6>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Acrobatic Dolphins and Blue Whales<\/h1>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center; color: #a69a6d;\"><em>Recommended to travel : <strong>May to October<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; class=&#8221;image-conetent-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;left-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13526&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5><b>Sail into the turquoise waters of Trincomalee, with the Captain of the Pearl and get a private audience with acrobatic dolphins and the largest creatures on earth.<\/b><\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A half-hour boat ride toward the deep blue sea will take you to witness dolphins, turtles, and maybe even the largest mammals on the earth, blue whales and sperm whales.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a truly unique experience and an excellent opportunity to witness the earth\u2019s largest mammal \u2013 the blue whale, with a probability as high as 60%.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, you can often encounter super pods containing as many as 40 or more, as well as large numbers of Spinner Dolphins.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not miss the chance to witness these magnificent sights and take back with you experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;right-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2><em>Why should you book this trip?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observe the friendly Spinner Dolphins in their hundreds as they play, dance and show off their acrobatic skills. The best time to see them is from March to September.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you arrive between March and May, you will be able to catch a glimpse of Blue Whales or Sperm Whales which are considered to be two of the largest creatures on earth.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This coastal city of Trincomalee boasts a history that spans over 2,500 years, during which it has been used as one of the country\u2019s and region\u2019s primary centers of sea trade as a result of its strategic positioning on the Indian Ocean.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trincomalee is celebrated as one of the most picturesque coastal areas in Sri Lanka, with its white sandy beaches and blue waters. The best season to visit Trincomalee is between May and October.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience the service of a friendly, responsible, and vastly experienced service crew.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13528&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243; class=&#8221;inspiration-expert-widget&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6053&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><strong>Mr. Sashaa Fernando <\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h5>PADI IDC Staff Instructor<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6>Key person to meet<\/h6>\r\n<h2>Get inspired by industry experts<\/h2>\r\n<h5>The young talented PADI IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR with many specialties guides to swim with whales, conduct all levels of PADI courses &amp; provide services to dive the HMS HERMES with air &amp; Trimix in Batticaloa<\/h5>\r\nThe family company was founded in 1998 by Feli Fernando and has been dynamically growing ever since. His wife Renu Fernando is managing and coordinating the tours from customers booking with us. His son Sashaa Fernando is the Base Leader in the Diving Center of Trincomalee. Nowadays Sri Lanka Diving Tours has more than 20 employees, more than 10 boats and already 3 different Diving Centers (Negombo, Trincomalee, Batticaloa) all located in Sri Lanka.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_meta_color=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675070481723{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">This is Possible from<\/h2>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">From gorgeous landscapes to historical landmarks to enthralling people &amp; culture, wherever you go in Sri Lanka you are bound to be amazed.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"destinations-list\"> <div class=\"row gy-5 g-lg-5\"><div class=\"col-md-6 col-xl-4\"> <div class=\"item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/destination\/trincomalee\/\" title=\"Trincomalee\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ratio ratio-37x24\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/2022\/11\/sri-lanka_hc_1143-1-555x360.jpg\" alt=\"sri-lanka_hc_1143-1-555x360.jpg\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/destination\/trincomalee\/\">Trincomalee<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p>Thriving marine life, crystal clear shallow waters, delicious food, a laid back atmosphere and endless beaches - 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