Unethical whale watching boats in Mirissa harassing blue whales
Asked about 2 months agoSeen by 515 travellers30 found this helpful
S
Sophie T.•4335 rep•24 Answers from travellers
✓Accepted Answer
14
This is a serious problem. Ethical operators must stay at least 100 meters away, cut their engines, and NEVER cross the whales path. Look for operators that are officially WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation) compliant, like Raja and the Whales or Geeth. Ask them directly before booking if they adhere to international distance guidelines.
14
answered about 2 months ago
R
Ruwan P.•4630 rep•134
I booked with Raja based on your advice. Thank you!
34
answered about 2 months ago
S
Sophie T.•4335 rep•229
If your captain starts speeding aggressively toward a blow spout, yell at him to stop. Tourist pressure is the only thing that changes their behavior.
29
answered about 2 months ago
N
Nimali D.•2640 rep•14
Avoid the cheapest tickets sold on the beach. Those are the rogue boats that chase the animals.
4
answered about 2 months ago
J
Jack W.•2865 rep•2Fair TukTuk Prices
Help travelers avoid overcharging!
Be the first to report a priceYou must be logged in to post an answer.
Log In to Answer