Sail and fish with the Captain of the Pearl – Trincomalee

Charter a catamaran or dingy with Captain Anura, and head into the deeper waters of Trincomalee on a fishing expedition.

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Why should you book this trip?

• Trincomalee is renowned for being one of the best locations for professional game fishing and deep sea fishing. Its waters offer fishing enthusiasts a host of opportunities to test their skills.
• An exciting entry into your “things to do” list in Trincomalee.
• This is a wonderful, 3-4 hour deep sea and fishing tour. Grouper, Snapper Emperor and Bonefish are some of the highlights found near the coast. Indian mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Seerfish, Kingfish, Barracuda, Barramundi, Jackfish, Trevally and Tuna are found a little away from the coast while Sailfish, Swordfish, Marlin and Shark are found further out.
• You will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable fishing guide.
• Arrive back in the harbour and proceed with your guide to a beach hut where you will be able to enjoy a BBQ lunch/dinner with chilled beer. After lunch/dinner, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Details of boat used for whale watching in Trincomalee

• A well-equipped comfortable Sri-Lankan Catamaran boat or a Dingy Charter will be used with cushioned benches. The accommodated guests could leisurely engage with their fishing activities while in the sea
• We operate safe and reliable purpose-built boats that are equipped with all the necessary safety devices including GPS, nautical charts, compasses and a UHF radio for Deep Sea Fishing and the crew on board will be an experienced guide with firm knowledge about fishing and the areas for a perfect catch! Our guide will always ensure your safety and help you experience the best.
• The boat is equipped with a complete sound system. We have waterproof speakers for high quality music and via an aux cable guests can plug in their own devices.
• We provide fitting lifejackets for all passengers. A first aid kit is on board in case of injuries, small accidents or for sea sickness.
• We recommend you use our range of trolling rods and reels for deep sea fishing while we will also provide you with both artificial and live bait. Our deep sea fishing vessels are skippered by professional fishermen with vast game fishing experience.

Immersive dolphin and whale watching mission on a secret boat – Trincomalee

Sail into the turquoise waters of Trincomalee, with the Captain of the Pearl, and get a private audience with acrobatic dolphins and the largest creatures on earth, while aboard a secret boat.

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Why you need to book this trip?

• Our experienced crew will take you to where you can observe the friendly Spinner Dolphins in their hundreds as they play, dance and show off their acrobatic skills. The best time to see them would be from May to September.
• If you arrive between March and May, you will be able to catch a glimpse of Blue Whales and Sperm Whales that are considered to be some of the largest creatures on earth.
• Whale watching is one of the most popular things to do while in the east of Sri Lanka during this season.
• Trincomalee is celebrated as one of the most picturesque coastal areas in Sri Lanka with its white sandy beaches and blue waters. The best season to visit Trincomalee is between May and October.
• This coastal city boasts a history that spans over 2500 years during which is has been used as one of the country’s and region’s primary centres of sea trade as a result of its strategic positioning on the Indian Ocean.
• We operate safe and reliable purpose-built boats that are equipped with all the necessary safety devices including GPS, nautical charts, compasses and a UHF radio for whale watching.
• Our crew is friendly, responsible and vastly experienced. We may not offer the cheapest excursions but we guarantee that our crew will be the most dedicated to ensuring that you get to experience the fantastic experience of watching whales in the wild.

Types of whales you can see during the whale watching tour to the Trincomalee sea

• Blue Whale
  
• Sperm Whales
• Bryde’s Whale
• Killer Whales (rarely)

Types of dolphins you can see

• Bottlenose Dolphins
• Spinner Dolphins
• Risso’s Dolphins
• Striped Dolphins

Surfing in Arugam Bay

Why should you book this trip?

• We have special surf areas for beginners so you can have fun and practice safely 

• You will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable local guide

• Surfing is a truly unique experience and is a must-do activity in Arugam Bay