Raja & the Whales
Raja & the Whales
4.5
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عرض كامل
نبذة
Mirissa، سريلانكا
تستوفي إرشادات رعاية الحيوان
الجوائز
جائزة Travellers' Choice
2024
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Joel S
18 مساهمة
بمفردك • يناير 2025
Ich habe das Whale-Watching mit Raja and the Whales gebucht, weil mir wichtig war, dass die Tiere möglichst wenig gestört werden und respektiert werden.
Und genau das war auch der Fall. Die Crew sind absolute Profis mit langjähriger Erfahrung und haben sich immer perfekt dem Tier gegenüber verhalten. Es war wirklich wunderschön! Auch einer der Crew-Mitglieder trug einen Captain Paul Watson Pullover - ich denke das sagt alles was man wissen muss!
Wir haben am ersten Tag „nur“ Delfine gesehen - durften aber am zweiten Tag wieder GRATIS mit und hatten dann das Glück zwei Bryde-Wale zu sehen! Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!🙏🏻
Und genau das war auch der Fall. Die Crew sind absolute Profis mit langjähriger Erfahrung und haben sich immer perfekt dem Tier gegenüber verhalten. Es war wirklich wunderschön! Auch einer der Crew-Mitglieder trug einen Captain Paul Watson Pullover - ich denke das sagt alles was man wissen muss!
Wir haben am ersten Tag „nur“ Delfine gesehen - durften aber am zweiten Tag wieder GRATIS mit und hatten dann das Glück zwei Bryde-Wale zu sehen! Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!🙏🏻
كُتب بتاريخ 21 يناير 2025
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protonboy
Worthing, UK21 مساهمة
العائلة • يناير 2025
Relatively early on we were alerted to a whale sighting, as, sadly had many other whale watching excursions.
There were many boats crowding the whales, but nevertheless we saw a mother and calf Brydes whale.
We left the hullabaloo and went off searching for dolphins and were extremely fortunate to spot another whale on the way.
At this point the difference between raja and the whales and other boat trips really shone out. We kept a respectful distance and really had a chance to watch the whale without feeling we had disturbed it.
Similarly, when we encountered a huge school of spinner dolphins, we were on our own and by keeping our distance were able to watch them for a long time.
Food and drink were very welcome. Seasick pills were provided and the facilities were great.
It is somewhat bumpy, but that is the ocean and not the tour operator!
Photos were emailed to us afterward so you can watch the whales and not your smart phones!
There were many boats crowding the whales, but nevertheless we saw a mother and calf Brydes whale.
We left the hullabaloo and went off searching for dolphins and were extremely fortunate to spot another whale on the way.
At this point the difference between raja and the whales and other boat trips really shone out. We kept a respectful distance and really had a chance to watch the whale without feeling we had disturbed it.
Similarly, when we encountered a huge school of spinner dolphins, we were on our own and by keeping our distance were able to watch them for a long time.
Food and drink were very welcome. Seasick pills were provided and the facilities were great.
It is somewhat bumpy, but that is the ocean and not the tour operator!
Photos were emailed to us afterward so you can watch the whales and not your smart phones!
كُتب بتاريخ 19 يناير 2025
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Jane B
دبلن, أيرلندا16 مساهمة
العائلة • ديسمبر 2024
This was such a great experience from start to finish - about 5.5 hours in total. Some boats looked overcrowded - ours was not. As soon as we boarded, we were offered tea or coffee. The journey was explained to us. Then, fruit plates were served. About an hour or so in, the staff told us that there were dolphins close by. We saw lots - an absolute joy. After this, we were offered our choice of fried eggs or omelettes - cooked to order with bread. Delicious. A while later, the staff pointed out a Blue Whale. Just amazing. We followed it for a good while and had lots of sightings. The staff were incredible. They know their stuff, really care about the environment, and have eagle eyes! On the way back, big slices of chocolate Swiss rolls were given out, and later, we all had coconut drinks. How they manage the catering is beyond me. Such lovely people. A wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
كُتب بتاريخ 30 ديسمبر 2024
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Neha J
نيودلهي, الهند126 مساهمة
العائلة • ديسمبر 2024
Amazing experience. Very nice team - we saw dolphins and whales - and twice over we saw the whales! Super experience - we were very well taken care of on the boat -
كُتب بتاريخ 29 ديسمبر 2024
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Greg S
6 مساهمات
العائلة • ديسمبر 2024
A party of seven.
Before we booked we were told they saw a blue whale 2 days before. Then when we were in the boat, the guide said 'oh, by the way, we didn't see a whale for 42 days before that'.
There were eleven tour boats out there. NOT A WHALE to be seen....then fake excitement about a few dolphins. The whole experience was ridiculous. The guide spent all the time giving excuses as th why the whales are disappearing.
There were rough seas. A lot of guests vomiting. This one is a total waste of time.
I would give it zero stars if I could.
Before we booked we were told they saw a blue whale 2 days before. Then when we were in the boat, the guide said 'oh, by the way, we didn't see a whale for 42 days before that'.
There were eleven tour boats out there. NOT A WHALE to be seen....then fake excitement about a few dolphins. The whole experience was ridiculous. The guide spent all the time giving excuses as th why the whales are disappearing.
There were rough seas. A lot of guests vomiting. This one is a total waste of time.
I would give it zero stars if I could.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 ديسمبر 2024
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Leon
Koblenz, ألمانيا6 مساهمات
زوجان • ديسمبر 2024
We were skeptical at the beginning whether to do a whale watching tour, as we heard a lot about rushing the whales, etc. However, with Raja and The Whales, these doubts were quickly resolved, on the way out to sea they explained how to approach whales to affect them as little as possible and respect the animals. They also implemented this in comparison to many other boats that are boarded up at full throttle for each sighting.
The staff was super nice and available for any questions.
There was also a delicious breakfast in the form of coffee (before departure), a fruit plate, a choice of two egg dishes (with sausages and toast), as well as a coconut and water.
In addition, you will receive a the following days free of charge by e-mail photos of the sighted animals.
An all around nice trip that I can only recommend.
The staff was super nice and available for any questions.
There was also a delicious breakfast in the form of coffee (before departure), a fruit plate, a choice of two egg dishes (with sausages and toast), as well as a coconut and water.
In addition, you will receive a the following days free of charge by e-mail photos of the sighted animals.
An all around nice trip that I can only recommend.
كُتب بتاريخ 11 ديسمبر 2024
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Judybfcsupporter
كامبريدج, UK52 مساهمة
بمفردك • نوفمبر 2024
I highly professional team who did their very best to find whales for us. We were on the water from 6:30am till 12:30pm. Unfortunately we didn’t see any whales and Raja explained that Blue Whale sightings are not common now, even in season (Nov - April). I recommend anyone choosing to do a whale trip to check on how May whales have been seen in the previous few days.
We saw Spinner Dolphins and barracuda. The boat trip was enjoyable in itself as we were given hot and cold drinks, fruit and eggs for breakfast and king coconut at the end. All nice touches.
I am usually very seasick - Raja and his team had this covered with everyone being offered a pill before the trip.
We saw Spinner Dolphins and barracuda. The boat trip was enjoyable in itself as we were given hot and cold drinks, fruit and eggs for breakfast and king coconut at the end. All nice touches.
I am usually very seasick - Raja and his team had this covered with everyone being offered a pill before the trip.
كُتب بتاريخ 25 نوفمبر 2024
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Mike Thomas G
كارديف, UK23 مساهمة
العائلة • نوفمبر 2024
Raja took us 14 miles off the coast to patiently search until we found a mother & baby BLUE WHALE. !
she was 30m long & the calf 3m.
They were both alongside our boat about 10m away
We saw 2 other whales, sea snake, 2 turtles.
Raja explained the ethics of Whale watching & the harm shipping does to these majestic animals.
Such an enjoyable day out.
Food, cold bottles water & a team of multilingual knowledgeable staff.
They even emailed me their pro photos that night, no extra charge.
Cannot recommend highly enough
she was 30m long & the calf 3m.
They were both alongside our boat about 10m away
We saw 2 other whales, sea snake, 2 turtles.
Raja explained the ethics of Whale watching & the harm shipping does to these majestic animals.
Such an enjoyable day out.
Food, cold bottles water & a team of multilingual knowledgeable staff.
They even emailed me their pro photos that night, no extra charge.
Cannot recommend highly enough
كُتب بتاريخ 8 نوفمبر 2024
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Angela Z
12 مساهمة
زوجان • نوفمبر 2024
From the booking to the end, everything just worked perfectly. We booked via WhatsApp and were picked up from the hotel on time by an included tuktuk. The whole crew was super friendly and the service top. There was lots of exciting information and food on board, coffee, tea, water, fruit, breakfast, cake.
We were on the road for some time, but that paid off. We were the only boat and were lucky enough to see several blue whales. It was a unique experience. Finally, the photos taken by the crew were still available by email. All in all, totally successful.
We were on the road for some time, but that paid off. We were the only boat and were lucky enough to see several blue whales. It was a unique experience. Finally, the photos taken by the crew were still available by email. All in all, totally successful.
كُتب بتاريخ 7 نوفمبر 2024
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B M
9 مساهمات
زوجان • أبريل 2024
The only Whale watching tour I would go on. This trip was incredible start to finish. Big boat, amazing breakfast and great staff. The other thing to note, is that we were out with these guys for over 4 hours and everything they do an operate is done ethically and without stressing the dolphins or whales..
I was actually disgusted to see, when we found the first whale , at least 3 boats actually speeding and chasing after the whale. The whale kept driving which means it's distressed and scared as usually the come to surface. I honestly wouldn't recommend any tour that thinks it is ok to do this and the minute you saw a whale, they left. Whereas this tour company went out and using local fisherman found another whale and we got many close ups on our own because the whale came close to the boat and was not distressed. Thank you again!!
I was actually disgusted to see, when we found the first whale , at least 3 boats actually speeding and chasing after the whale. The whale kept driving which means it's distressed and scared as usually the come to surface. I honestly wouldn't recommend any tour that thinks it is ok to do this and the minute you saw a whale, they left. Whereas this tour company went out and using local fisherman found another whale and we got many close ups on our own because the whale came close to the boat and was not distressed. Thank you again!!
كُتب بتاريخ 29 أبريل 2024
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Hello
We would like to visit Sri Lanka in February 22. how many people are on the boat during this trip? Its possible for pregnant woman?
Kind regards
كُتب بتاريخ 14 يناير 2022
Hi,we are travelling with our 5 yr old daughter.Will this trip be too taxing for her considering the long hrs it takes?Requesting parents who have traveled with kids only to respond.
كُتب بتاريخ 27 نوفمبر 2019
Absolutely not, there aren’t proper seats on the boat, no barriers for children not to fling into the ocean and it’s hugely uncomfortable for the duration of the trip.
كُتب بتاريخ 3 يناير 2022
Hi! 52 Dollars per person with new government tax
كُتب بتاريخ 23 فبراير 2019
Best check on their website for current price.
Today -
Rates
52 USD per adult (34 USD for the trip + 18 USD governmental fees & taxes).
26 USD per kid from 5 to 11.99 years of age (17 USD for the trip + 9 USD govmt fees & taxes).
Kids below 5 years of age are free of charge.
Pick up from anywhere in Mirissa and insurance are included in the price as well as a fresh breakfast and water on the boat. We are not allowed to give any discounts (neither to individuals nor to groups) as the price for the tour is determined by the Whale Watching Community of Mirissa. Payment can be made in cash or with card (ATM card or credit card). We take Sri Lankan Rupees, Euro and US-Dollar (calculated with the exchange rate of the day of your trip).
كُتب بتاريخ 23 فبراير 2019
the cost of 6000 Srilankan rupees includes what all amenities ?
كُتب بتاريخ 2 يناير 2019
Free Pick up from anywhere in Mirissa is included as well as a fresh breakfast , Fruit plate ,KOTTU and water on the boat
كُتب بتاريخ 3 يناير 2019
The price for the trip is 6000 Sri Lankan Rupees per adult (all persons above 12 years of age) and 3000 Sri Lankan Rupees for kids from 5 until 12 years. Kids below 5 years of age are free of charge.
كُتب بتاريخ 23 ديسمبر 2018
Is there an option to store our luggages in your office or carry them along with us on the boat tour? We are planning to check out of Hikkaduwa and come for the tour and then check in at a Mirissa hotel after the trip.
كُتب بتاريخ 21 نوفمبر 2018
I never used this as we were close by but the people at raja and the whale are super helpful and I'm sure they would. They have some space there.
Best thing is to call them and they normally always answer after 2pm
Hope this helps.
كُتب بتاريخ 21 نوفمبر 2018
Hi, we are planning a trip in Jan first week. Is that a good time to watch whales? We are 4 adults including 2 senior citizens, it is advisable to go for this trip?
Tried to contact them through email, but no response. How do they generally communicate?
كُتب بتاريخ 8 أكتوبر 2018
I'm not sure about when is best to watch the whales, but apparently it is good all year round. The company seemed really knowledgeable and reliable with everybody paying the same price. The breakfast was good and all the crew genuinely seemed into the idea of helping /protecting the whales which made the trip really enjoyable! Communication throughout the booking was good too, maybe send a message through their Facebook page if you can, it seems fairly lively on there.
كُتب بتاريخ 8 أكتوبر 2018
I plan to visit sri lanka in the last week of july are there whale sighting during this time? I m reeely keen on doing the whale watching
كُتب بتاريخ 4 مايو 2018
I found this online. In Mirissa, the best time for whale watching is from November to April next year; in Trincomalee, the best time is from May to September as whales continue their migrations around the island from the south coast. Out of these months December, January and April are the peak months of sightings.Oct 13, 2016
كُتب بتاريخ 5 مايو 2018
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