Can you see spinner dolphins in Trincomalee?

Yes, Trincomalee is among the best places in Sri Lanka for spotting large pods of spinner dolphins, especially during the east coast marine season from May to October.

Boat tours that leave from Nilaveli or Uppuveli often come across groups in the hundreds. The dolphins are well known for acrobatic performances, so you’ll see them leap again and again, then spin right out of the water. While blue whales and sperm whales do show up in these waters too, spinner dolphins remain the most frequently observed marine mammals, particularly during the morning excursions around the area.