Dolphin and Whale Watching in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Best dolphin and whale watching season in Kalpitiya − Sri Lanka is from Mid October until end of March! During these months large shoals of the playful spinner dolphins are dwelling just three nautical miles out, in front of Kappalady beach. Another 2 miles further out the continental shelf is breaks steeply into the deep ocean. Here the nutrient rich top current meets there with the oxygen saturated deep water of the Mannar basin which kickstarts the entire food chain starting with high concentration in plankton to krill, small fish, shoals of Calamares all the way up the various types of dolphins, Orcas, Blue whales and even the largest predator on our planet, the sperm whale resides here. Apparently Sri Lankas West coast is the only place on the globe where Blue whales are stationary and live here all year round. This all makes the coastal waters in front of Kappalady and Kalpitiya a breathtaking constellation and makes these waters the best for dolphin and whale watching in Kalpitiya and entire Sri Lanka. We regularly encounter large shoals of the playful Spinner dolphins counting hundreds of animals with lots of babies.
Dolphin watching in Kalpitiya, has become one of the main wildlife attractions in Sri Lanka. Our dolphin watching boat leaves at 07:30 AM directly from our house beach. The dolphin watching excursion takes about 2 hrs.
Dolphin Watching
Equipment, Crew
Dolphin and Whale watching in Kalpitiya Sri Lanka is a must-do experience, and Elements Beach & Nature Resort offers it at its best. With two well-equipped boats (6 and 10 seaters), Elements holds the official Dolphin Watching Permit approved by the Sri Lankan Naval Forces. Our boats come with full safety gear and sunshade canopies for a comfortable trip. Guided by licensed experts, including Laxsman, a former head of the local fishing society, our crew is among the top dolphin and whale spotters in Kalpitiya. As a licensed center, Elements ensures a safe and memorable wildlife adventure.
Environment
Care about the ocean and sea life is a key point for our operation. We respect the animals in their natural habitat and our guides and boar men are well trained and instructed to not chase the dolphins but rather observe them with due respect.
For information on the Blue Whale population in Sri Lanka refer to the BBC video here: