There are many places in the world where it’s possible to go scuba diving, including some of Sri Lanka’s neighbouring countries. So why go diving in Sri Lanka instead of the Maldives, Seychelles or even the Caribbean?
- Underwater Sri Lanka offers so much more to see. Our deep-sea reefs are huge and swarming with fish. Diving in Sri Lanka is a different experience, every day.
- Underwater Sri Lanka is not overcrowded. Experienced local PADI-licenced instructors know amazing dive sites other divers haven’t discovered.
- The cost of PADI-certified diving courses is about the same throughout the world. In Sri Lanka, however, the essential extras cost less. Our hotels and guesthouses are low priced; meals are freshly prepared using locally-sourced ingredients and don’t cost much. Equipment rental and boat hire are cheaper than in neighbouring countries.
- When you’re not driving, there is plenty to do: go trekking, sight-seeing, travel to the hills by train; shop for souvenirs like tea, spices and cashew nuts at source; party on the beach or watch a cultural show; join a safari to see elephants and leopards or charter a boat to watch whales and dolphins.
- Sri Lanka is easy to reach by air from anywhere in the world. Dive Centres are near tourist areas and towns, not far away in isolation.
- A holiday diving in Sri Lanka is fun. You’ll feel free to enjoy yourself without restrictions in a friendly atmosphere.
Most Fantastic Scuba Diving Sites in Sri Lanka
There are several diving spots along Sri Lanka’s coastline, where scuba diving is popular. The seasons are Hikkaduwa and Tangalla from November to April and Nilaveli from April to September. Dive Sri Lanka a website dedicated to diving has detailed listings and sightings of diving in Sri Lanka.
