Whale Watching Sri Lanka | Comparing Mirissa & Trincomalee | Budgeteers Bitesize
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Today's Budgeteers Bitesize is something a little different. We bring you a detailed review of both our whale watching tours in Mirissa and Trincomalee. We also talk to a marine biologist about the effects of whale watching, and discuss whether it's ethical or not.
We hope you find this video useful as a travel guide to Sri Lanka marine life, the whale tours, as well as insightful into the whole practice here. To find out more please subscribe and watch series 4 for more details into what travel in Sri Lanka is really like.
**We have been told by some Sri Lankan subscribers that the whale watching in Tincomalee is much better with the navy. Find out more here - www.srilanka.t...
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This is really educational and responsible for a travel channel!!! Hats of for you guys..
Thank You
Thank you so much guys! I'm an Aussie single mama about to travel Sri Lanka with my 2yr old daughter. Thank you for all the tips and beautiful scenery! I can't wait to share our travel vlogs of Sri Lanka
safe travels!
Thank you very much for shedding light on this topic. Unfortunately, our regulatory bodies or politicians won't even try to find an answer or implement any restrictions to benefit the safety of whales. But with intelligent customers(tourists) can demand an ethical whale watching tourism. We all know that they need money to survive so I'm pretty sure that if tourists demand a better way of whale watching they'll adapt to that. It will be a slow but effective way to answer this issue. At least those boat owners will try to maintain a safer distance between them and whales which is good. I'll be happy if the same thing can apply to the safari jeeps inside national parks. It looks like things are starting to go outta hand. Thanks again Budgeteers.
Very good point.
Thanks for commenting, we appreciate it 😀🙏
I can't wait to see you guys hitting 100k subs !
Love from Sri Lanka !
Thank You :)
Thiwanka Jayasinghe Gosh b that’s what I thought too when I noticed how far the channel has reached! The Budgeteers truly deserve as many subscribers as they can reach!
The only place in the world that can watch both the land biggest animal (Elephant) and the biggest aquatic animal (Blue Whale)
The Earth's Favourite Island - Sri Lanka
Very true 🤘💜
Isn't the African elephant the biggest land animal?
@@Enigmatized13 true, African elephant the biggest land animal but read what he says
(both the land biggest animal (Elephant) and the biggest aquatic animal (Blue Whale))
you can't see whale in middle of Africa, in Sri Lanka you only need to travel minimum 90 km see both animal
this group of wales is effected my ships more than the boats! there is a shipping lane that runs across their home. The biologist in Srilanka , the navy and Sri Lankan government is trying to get the international body that maps these lanes to move it.
That's so interesting. Yeah that would be better indeed. Thanks for letting us know. Cheers😀🙏💜
Need a series about Lina's Home continent South America or Africa 😂❤️
hahahaa true!
Netflix should colab with you guys 👌👌
Thank you 😀 we wish!!!
Amazing views. Sri lanka has all kind of animals in one place.. ❤❤❤❤
It sure has a crazy amount of wildlife!
Thanks guys! I went whale watching in Marissa 2 years ago and while it was thrilling seeing the whales, it did feel unethical with SO many crowded boats, I'd never seen anything like it. Many were also chasing the whales. Regulations really do need to be put in place and aheard to. I'm from Australia, and we have lots of whale watching here with humpback whales, there are strict laws and distances in place to protect the animals (not saying it's perfect by any means either). Sri Lanka needs to look at doing this if they are going to protect not just the animals but in turn the tourism around them.
thank you so much for sharing your experience!!!!!! yeah it's tough. hopefully the government and all companies will start taking the issue seriously!
While watching 🎥Budgeteers u feel thrill, adventure🚠,it's feels like I am with you every place where you going.
I am from Sri Lanka. Sail Lanka does Responsible whale watching, as well as ""Raja and the whales"". I have only been on Sail Lanka yet, so they never chase. And their boats are diesel- wind-solar powered. So, don't be put off yet. Also, Might I suggest that you should have mentioned to the boat operators they were being irresponsible. Please do inform. They just assume tourists want to chase these magnificent creatures for a photo op - while the experience is better if you don't chase.
Just stumbled upon the first episode of Series 4 months back and so happy about the tour of my country. Ended up finishing all of your series of Central america and India within days. Loved all of them!! ;-)
wow someone had a good old binge session :)
Well... Now they are asking for whale watching 60$per person 🤷🏻♀️
thank you guys and Eric for this educational video that could mean a lot to these marine lives.
Cheers Nic, glad you liked this :)
Why as humans do we feel we have a right to see everything and get up as close as we can all of the time. Isn’t it enough to know that they are so beautiful and so special and to leave them alone.
very informative and one of the few people out there sharing real values -> keep going guys!!!
thanks so much!!!!
Did the same whale watching in Mirissa last year and that sea swell is no joke for people that easily have motion sickness! 🤮
The whales are very majestic though. You don't realize just how big they are until you're close to them. 🐋
you can NEVER capture there true scale unless you seem them for sure
Next time try to go with the actual whake watching center without going un a private tour. This guys wont go too far.... The one with the government has a big boat and its comfortable and even you get a free meal
we honestly didn't know about that tour when we were there, but we have linked it in our description :)
Hey gang, such a great video - I shall be in Sri Lanka for 3 weeks in Feb 2020 nd was researching whale watching as I think these animals are among the most beautiful on earth, I was concerned with some of the treatments of "tracking" them as in wherein one gets literally a swarm of boats attacking these majestic animals, much like your video in the game park when one driver saw a leopard.
Is there really a solution? I will be mostly staying with friends in SL, hopefully I can get so see these animals in their natural environment - without hordes of tourists, yet SL needs and wants the tourism $$$ IDK.
youre going to love sri lanka!!! just really do your research and look for ethical companies. ask the hard questions before paying or agreeing to anything!
You should try Sri Lanka Navy Whale Watching. They are doing it responsibly.
@@TheBudgeteers Thanks gang - this will be my 5th time in this beautiful and amazing country. I love my Sri Lanka and my India :). Always go for ethical. Love your videos - say hi to each other from me. xx
I did the same tour in the low season (Sept.) it cost about half that, there were only about 3 other boats, and they were only half full. but the seas were choppy and we only saw 1 whale for a few minute before they told us "Um, we must go back now, or else we won't have enough fuel."
They also skipped over us with the coffee until "Coffee finished", and we declined the "vomiting pill". Spent about 2 hours throwing up everything in our stomachs.
sounds awful!
I just binge watched your entire India series after watching this. Very interesting :-) Did you guys get sick in Sri Lanka due to the food? And did you experience any selfie craze by locals with visitors similar to what was seen in India??
No totally different!
Its hard to compare the two series they were so different.
No selfie craze. Sri Lankan people were either more shy, to ask for selfies, or they were more used to tourists. 😉😊
How did you see Wales from all the way over in Sri Lanka?
I know bad joke 😁
hahahahaha
is there a town called Sperm in Wales
@@solesubscriber2389 That's even worse than my joke, I almost thumbed-down it LOL.
Budgeteers, make sure it's not a long..... whaaiile into your next series.... SORRY LOL
@@chriswall27 ..sounds like you hit a ""Wall"" in the joke department but who am i to judge....
WHALES....
If all else fails...tell tails of Wales
All fancy folk,some white some pale
now heres a toast ,all glasses ale
im taking off,to ride the rails
ding ding...youve got mail...a postcard from afar
I LOVE WHALES
@@solesubscriber2389 hahaha
I live in Baja Mexico where there is whale watching so thank you for this information for when and if I go. Thank u budgeteers and Eric. I love how you three are not opportunists but care about this lovely planet deeply. Your videos are not only entertaining but of course educational as well.
Thank you. We try our best and learn while we travel 😊🙏💜
thank you so much mary!!! you are so sweet!
Love from Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰♥️
thank you :)
This was amazing guys. I'd really like to experience seeing them when I visit Sri Lanka. Hopefully finding a way that doesn't hurt their way of life.
Thanks for making this!
thanks so much tal!!!!!!! big hug to you! xx
lots of love, respect form India 🇮🇳Make one series abt Thaijs's country Belgium 🇧🇪, one abt Paddy's country England 🏴,one abt Lina's nation great nation Colombia 🇨🇴
Hi Bugeteers my name is Kundan Dhayade🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I'm from India 🇮🇳,I daily watch ur episodes Paddy,Lina,Thaijs u guys are amazing, very positive.come again india ,u still not travel Western India world famous AJANTA,ELLORA caves these r ancient Cavs which have wall painting, I'm from Maharashtra state u have to explore Maharashtra it's amazing.
Paddy Ji (sir)🧒🙂🥝 are you a teacher? which subject do you teach? I am curious tell something abt u,I searched abt u three guys bt nothing found .
Can you share the image/picture of the distance vessels should keep when whale watching. ERIC'S DIAGRAM
Guys, I will be going in Srilanka in Oct. Mirissa VS Tricomalee? Which will be the best location to spot whales?
Wow another wonderful vlog for srilanka thanks you guys 🙏 🇱🇰 🌷
Ah you are back after a silence :) . Have you left already ? Really appreciate your concerns of well being of whales, Whales in Mirissa do not migrate, may be they reside in the best natural place for them.
Paddy you're so adorable I just wanna put you in my pocket and take you home
Beautiful videos you guys should be on tv
thanks so much!!!
Thijs, Paddy n Lina you've documented an amazing journey. Will surely be following all your suggestions on my Sri Lanka vacation. Are you missing Zeta ?
we miss zeta sooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!
@@TheBudgeteers :-)
Paddy and Lina ,you have done a great service to the biggest mammals in the Ocean,especially the Sri Lankan coast.
Keep going Budgeteers, You all doing a great Work !!
Thanks :)
That was amazing and educational and also beautiful... Keep it coming..^^, :)
I feel sea-sick just while watching Your video because of waving ;) It is definitely attraction not for me ;)
hahahahahahhahaa right there with you girl!
it sounds like your the type who gets sea sick at waving at people walking along the street too Anna,you should get that checked out :)
@@solesubscriber2389 why? Can't I use the word "waving"?
@@Joskelyn1 YOUR A FREE WOMAN arent you,you could say or use whatever words you want but once you commit the act of waving you might end up in prison
Big hearts small budget. Great video!
Cheers Andrew :)
I enjoy getting the pros and cons about seeing the blue whales on a tour.
Thanks for bringing in an expert on the subject. It gives me a lot to think about.
Thanks for the enlightenment. Tourism and traveling should be an ethical act.
OMG I though the series was over but yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiii
haha yeah a little extra is always a good thing ;)
Thanks for all the whale info guys 🙏
C Ya in the next one 🙌🍻
Really interesting, makes u think twice when doing these tourist attractions. Looking forward to your next trip!
yes it definitely does!!!!
5:17
Instead of sightseeing for whales, one can use a hydrophone to listen to them and other marine life from afar. Even miles away for whales since they’re loud. It’s basically a dubbed up underwater microphone. Family business designs and manufactures hydrophones, holla if interested 🤙
cool! thanks so much for the info!
Great video again!
Wowza, ya’ll are getting close to 100k subscribers! Are you going to do a special video or get together to celebrate the milestone?
we'll see.....
Nice to see you guys.love from sri lanka
we do!
Such 🔔a amazing channel ! 😄🎥 The Budgeteers make series abt less explored countries like Malta, South Africa🇿🇦,Italy, Ireland🇮🇪, Germany🇩🇪,Bulgeria, Belarus🇧🇾, Spain🇪🇸 etc
Good idea, you're right
@@TheBudgeteers Thank you Paddy say hi, namaste to Lina, Thijs From India 🇮🇳, lots of love 🙂🙏
Paddy's 🇮🇳🏴🇨🇴🇧🇪style of talk, English accent is great u feels like yah , someone educated person is talking 🙏
💯👌
@@TheBudgeteers I watch everyday your episodes of your series.
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:)
Are you guys still in Sri Lanka.? I thought u guys left in before a month
we left in april
I did mirissa whale tour. Good.
My heartful thanks to you guys and awesome Eric...🙏🙏🙏
From 🇱🇰
eric is the BEST!
Ooh really liked the style of this video! Felt like a mini documentary and actually learnt a lot!
thanks so much!!!!!
after the april incident, the situation is much different than this video. I think you guys did this tour before april
What happened in April? Hoping to travel soon and would love to see the whales 🐋 but want to do it in the best safest possible way for the whales
@@katiereynolds5375 this happened in 2019. Now sri lanka is totally safe to travel. 😁 and much cheaper because of this pandemic situation 😉
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Sri_Lanka_Easter_bombings
Guys still hanging in Sri Lanka? Didn't see last Friday upload? We will follow u where ever u go hahaha
no were not. the series is finished!
@@TheBudgeteers u should have captured ur departures also I feel it's better ending
Best youtuber
Thanks Rohit :)
Yeah
enjoy
Which month did you visit Sri Lanka?
we were there in march
lt is a pleasure to visit our country
we loved sri lanka!
The Budgeteers Thank you for being thoughtful travelers. There are not many people like you out there. Kudos to Lina for making you boys, better residents of this beautiful planet. And to you Paddy & Thijs: my upmost respect for being willing to learn and change your ways, to make sure that wildlife is treated with fairness and respect. Genuinely admirable. Much love and appreciation for what you do.
thank you so much for this beautiful comment! x
The Budgeteers From the bottom of my heart! 💜
is this a new video? DEJAVU
a new bitesize ! bitesize videos will be year round
left hanging lol nice one Paddy 🤣
😂😂😂
fcuk yeah!!
yeahhhhhh
Bonus video...? Thank you.
bonus video?
@@TheBudgeteers I thought your SL series is over. Did not expect more videos from you guys. Really enjoyed those videos and thank you for this one too. like a bonus.
1st
nailed it!
Is Lena a vegetarian ? if not she is the biggest hypocrite on you tube
I have been vegetarian for three years but even if i wasnt, it doesnt matter. what, so if someone isnt vegetarian theyre not allowed to speak out about feeling uncomfortable during an experience? We're each allowed to follow our gut feeling and if someone who wasnt vegetarian didnt feel right about this and chose to not do it or chose to speak out about it then that would also be completely ok. this channel is about experiencing and learning from those experiecnes. everyone is trying their best to do right in this world and instead of just calling people names maybe itd be better to support peoples small steps in the right direction and have conversations when necessary.
Do jolo chip challenge...
what's that?
Budgeteers ❤😘✌
loveeeee
100k!
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