Will I have signal on a whale-watching boat?

Close to shore, yes — you will usually hold a 4G signal on Dialog or Mobitel for the first stretch, but it drops the further out to sea you go. Download anything you need before the dawn departure.

Does the eSIM cover the rest of the south coast?

Yes. It is one national Sri Lanka plan, so the same data works in Weligama, Galle, Tangalle and beyond. You can beach-hop the whole southern coast on a single allowance without swapping SIMs.

Mirissa eSIM.

Name: Mirissa travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Sri Lanka's whale-watching beach town — Coconut Tree Hill, blue whales and Weligama's surf next door.

from $3.89/day · unlimited dataAll of Sri Lanka →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$8.54$0.85/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$8.54

Good to know in Mirissa

Whale-watching runs roughly November to April, and boats leave around 6am — book the night before on your data and screenshot the meeting point, as the harbour is dark and quiet at that hour.

Two simple ways to buy

Mirissa eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Mirissa eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Mirissa — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Mirissa?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Mirissa eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Mirissa are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Mirissa eSIM: your local data guide.

Mirissa is all palm-lined sand and blue-whale mornings, and you will use data to book a dawn whale-watching boat, check the swell before a Weligama surf lesson and time the crowds at Coconut Tree Hill. A Mirissa eSIM keeps maps and tour WhatsApp chats live as you drift between the main beach, Parrot Rock and the hidden Secret Beach.

One eSIM for Mirissa and all of Sri Lanka. It's the national Sri Lanka eSIM — from $3.89/day with unlimited data, working the same in Mirissa as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Mirissa eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.85

$8.54

−42%

15 days3GB

$0.57

$8.54

−61%

30 days3GB

$0.28

$8.54

−81%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Mirissa

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Mirissa eSIM from $3.89/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Mirissa.

Mirissa Beach & Parrot Rock

Check tide and sunset times, then post from the sandbar out to Parrot Rock at golden hour.

Coconut Tree Hill

Look up the walking route and quieter visiting times for the headland's famous palm grove.

Mirissa Harbour

Book your whale-watching boat and confirm the dawn departure by WhatsApp the evening before.

Weligama Bay

Check the surf forecast and reserve a beginner lesson at the long, gentle beach-break next door.

The practical bit

Getting around Mirissa on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Mirissa

PickMe— Some coverage around Mirissa and Weligama for tuk-tuks; cars can be limited.
Sri Lanka Railways— The coastal line reaches Weligama and Matara; check times for a scenic seaside hop.
Google Maps— Find the harbour, Coconut Tree Hill, Secret Beach and the Weligama surf breaks.
WhatsApp— How most whale tours, surf camps and tuk-tuk drivers here take bookings.

How long to stay in Mirissa

Most beach-goers stay two to four nights in Mirissa, enough for a whale-watching trip, sunsets at Coconut Tree Hill and a surf day at Weligama.

How much data for Mirissa

A Mirissa beach stay runs happily on 3-5 GB for maps, tour bookings, WhatsApp chats and photo uploads; pick Unlimited if you plan to stream, post daily reels or hotspot a laptop by the sea.

Coverage in Mirissa

Mirissa, Weligama and the coast road carry dependable 4G on Dialog and SLT-Mobitel; signal only really drops out on the water during whale-watching trips and on the quieter path to Secret Beach.

Where you're headed

Discover Mirissa.

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How to activate your Mirissa eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Mirissa

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Mirissa?

What is a Mirissa eSIM?

A Mirissa eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Mirissa data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Mirissa eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Mirissa eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Mirissa, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Mirissa.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Sri Lanka.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Sri Lanka's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Dialog
SLT-Mobitel
Hutch

Popular places covered

ColomboKandyGalleEllaSigiriyaNuwara EliyaMirissaAnuradhapura

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Mirissa eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Mirissa eSIM questions, answered.

From Bandaranaike (CMB), it is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive down the Southern Expressway, or a slower coastal train to nearby Weligama or Matara. Your eSIM connects on landing, so you can book a car or driver straight away.

Your Mirissa eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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