Signature experience
Scuba Diving & Snorkelling
Wrecks, reefs and the world's only blue-whale dive — done quietly.
The story
Sri Lanka's diving is split by monsoon. November to April the south coast opens; May to October the east. Highlights include the British Sergeant wreck off Trincomalee, the Pearl Reef off Kalpitiya, and a small chance of in-water blue-whale encounters in the dry season.
- From
- $220 per dive
- Duration
- 3+ days
Inclusions
What's included
- PADI/SSI-certified private dive guide
- Boat-dive transfers from your hotel
- Wreck and reef sites by season
- Pigeon Island snorkelling (east coast)
- Free-diving sessions on request
Answers
Scuba Diving & Snorkelling: questions, answered.
When is the best time to dive in Sri Lanka?+
November to April on the south and west coasts; May to September on the east coast.
Are there wrecks to dive in Sri Lanka?+
Yes — British Sergeant off Trincomalee, the HMS Hermes (deep, technical) and the Pecheur Breton off Galle.
