The deep-water canyon off Mirissa delivers consistent blue whale, sperm whale and spinner dolphin sightings between November and April – the pre-dawn departure gives the best light for photography and the calmest sea conditions. Wagon Travels works with responsible, licensed operators who maintain the required distance from animals and operate under full MEPA compliance. Outside the whale watching season, snorkelling at Polhena Reef – with resident sea turtles and accessible coral – is the recommended alternative.