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Scuba diving in Sri Lanka is a fantastic experience, offering a mix of vibrant coral reefs, shipwrecks, and diverse marine life. The country’s warm waters and good visibility make it an appealing destination for divers of all levels. Here’s a comprehensive guide:
Highlights: Reefs, wrecks (Rangoon wreck), and calm waters
Season: November to April
Ideal for: Beginners to advanced divers
Highlights: Coral gardens, fish schools, reef sharks
Season: November to April
Good for: Snorkeling too
Highlights: Pigeon Island Marine Park, shallow reefs, turtles, sharks
Season: May to October
Best for: Macro life, reef diving
Highlights: Hermes wreck, one of the best WWII wreck dives in Asia
Season: May to September
For: Advanced divers (deep dive)
Highlights: Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary, dolphins, whales
Season: November to April
Great for: Reef and marine biodiversity
Turtles (Green, Hawksbill)
Reef Sharks
Manta Rays (occasionally)
Moray Eels
Lionfish, Frogfish, Nudibranchs
Barracudas, Trevallies
Most major towns offer:
PADI & SSI-certified dive centers
Options for Discover Scuba, Open Water, and Advanced courses
Popular operators:
Poseidon Diving Station (Unawatuna)
Dive for You (Hikkaduwa)
Trinco Bay Dive Center (Trincomalee)
Bar Reef Diving (Kalpitiya)
Sri Lanka has two distinct diving seasons:
South & West Coast: November to April
East Coast (Trincomalee/Batticaloa): May to October
This ensures year-round diving, just switch coasts with the season.
Carry reef-safe sunscreen
Check dive center certifications and equipment condition
If you’re new, try a Discover Scuba Dive first
Ensure you have travel and dive insurance
Would you like help finding the best dive centers based on your travel dates or location in Sri Lanka?
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