Sri Lanka Diving & Snorkeling

The ocean around Sri Lanka whispers of bygone tales, stories of regal maritime visits, bandits and pirates, and exotic journeys of explorers and spice merchants. As you plunge into the warm waters to dive below, these stories come to life. The crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean have a visibility of 20 metres and provide perfect conditions for diving.

With wrecks dating back to 18th century dotting the seas, deep reefs and reef walls provide exciting explorations for scuba divers. For the slightly less adventurous, on-shore coral reefs are ideal for snorkelling. The abundant marine life found around the island is surpassed only by Hikkaduwa, in the southern coast, where the reef is thought to contain more species of fish than the Great Barrier Reef.