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Safety and rules for ethical whale watching on the East Coast

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Oliver B.•9595 rep•2

We are in Trincomalee for whale watching What are the legal safety distance rules the boats must follow to protect the whales

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Under the Department of Wildlife Conservation guidelines, boats must maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the whales. They must reduce speed to a no-wake crawl and approach parallel to the animal. It is highly illegal to approach head-on or cut off their path. Ensure you book with a large, reputable operator in Trincomalee or use the official Navy boat tours, as they strictly enforce these safety rules.

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Amali D.•11410 rep•1

Also, drones are completely banned over marine wildlife. The noise distresses them.

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Suresh K.•8800 rep•1

It is utilitarian but very large and safe. It handles the East Coast ocean swells much better than smaller tourist boats.

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Amali D.•11410 rep•1

Is the Navy tour comfortable for tourists

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Oliver B.•9595 rep•2

Do not book the small fiberglass speedboats. They are the ones that constantly harass the animals and break the rules.

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