Welcome to Mirissa Whales Snorkeling and Fishing Tours, your premier destination for unforgettable ocean adventures in the heart of Sri Lanka! Founded with a passion for marine life and a commitment to providing exceptional experiences, we specialize in whale watching, snorkeling, and fishing tours that showcase the beauty and wonder of the Indian Ocean.
At Mirissa Whales Snorkeling and Fishing Tours, our mission is to offer safe, enjoyable, and educational tours that connect our guests with the natural world. We strive to create lasting memories through responsible tourism practices that protect and respect marine ecosystems.
We ensure unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka. Check out our unique services to make sure you’ve come to the right place!
Here are some common questions raised by the clients.
Do not touch corals, fish or turtles. The only thing you can touch safely is sand and rock and water (that means with your fins also). Read our snorkeling etiquette page for learning how to develop skills for taking a break in the water without having to stand. Don’t use harmful sunscreen.
If you are a first-time snorkeler here are the first steps to start enjoying the underwater world :
1. Get used to your equipment
It is not only important to be sure about the make and fit of your equipment when you are purchasing it, but also when you use it for the first time. Make sure your mask is properly fitted to your face (adjust the mask strap using the tightening buckles if needed), and practice breathing with your mask and snorkel on outside the water. It may feel strange at first as with a mask you can’t breathe through your nose, but through slow relaxed breathing, you will quickly get the hang of inhaling and exhaling through your snorkel tube.
2. Put your face in the water
Choose a place where you can either kneel or stand and the water is chest-deep. Lean forward and dip your mask under the water so that the waterline reaches your hairline and lobes of your ears. Open your eyes, breath and relax. This sometimes takes a few tries to get used to.
3. Float and Breath
One of the biggest things to keep in mind with regards to snorkeling is that this water sport is largely based on floating. Floating means you try to refrain from using your hands and arms. Simply hoover and allow your body’s natural buoyancy to keep you at the surface.
Methodically lift yourself off the bottom so that you are in a horizontal position. Your legs should be stretched out behind you and your hands on either side of your body. Make sure you are not touching the bottom. Let yourself float with your face in the water. Relax and let your body’s natural buoyancy takeover. If your body seems to sink gently kick your feet.
4. Head out for a Swim
Once you get the hang of breathing with your face in the water, trying to move forward. Kick your feet (or feet and fins) one at a time in a downward movement moving forward. Place your arms alongside your body or join them behind your back for optimal streamline position.
Remember to stay horizontal and keep your kicking below the surface of the water.
Many factors determine the contrast-ability of your equipment, such as time of day, quality of water, shadows across the water, etc. For the most part, the lighter your gear the more contrast it will have. If you are wanting to blend in, blue or black would probably be your best bet.