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Whale watching with a toddler: Mirissa or Trincomalee?

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Chen Wei•5770 rep•2

We are visiting in March. We want to do a whale watching tour, but our 3-year-old gets seasick. Which ocean is calmer?

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In March, Mirissa is the place to be for whales. However, the Indian Ocean swells off the south coast can be very rolling and cause severe seasickness, even on calm days. I would highly advise against taking a 3-year-old on a 4-hour whale boat in Mirissa.

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Kasun Perera•16190 rep•1

I did Mirissa in March. Half the adults on the boat were vomiting over the side. Do not take a toddler.

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Lars Svensson•11760 rep•2

Trincomalee is calmer, but their whale season doesn't really peak until June-August. Mirissa in March is a rough ride.

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Sophie Meyer•13365 rep•2

Okay, we are definitely skipping the whale watching then. Not worth torturing the little one! Thanks.

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