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Discovering the Underwater Diving Wonders of Sri Lanka
Within Asia, Sri Lanka stands out as a remarkable destination for diving enthusiasts due to its diverse coral reefs and its rich maritime history. Some shipwrecks date back over 300 years and some of them feed marine life. Prepare to be amazed by touring the diving sites around Sri Lanka, a blend of history and marine ecosystem awaiting beneath the waves.
Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna
With at least 10 coral reef dive spots to pick from, such as Hikkaduwa Gala or Barracuda Point, and plenty of shipwrecks around at less than 30 meters deep, Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna are perfect to begin a diving adventure.
Sithanane Pare
A 10-minute boat ride from Nilaveli Beach, Sithanane Pare offers an initial descent of 5 meters from the top of the rocks and a gradual descent of 15 meters. Ideal for both beginners and advanced divers, you will be mesmerized by the diverse marine life, including scorpionfish, anemone fish, and moray eels.
Kalpitiya and Negombo
The shallow reefs in Negombo and Kalpitiya offer accessible and gratifying diving experiences and varied marine life. An extra touch of excitement is added by the possibility of spotting dolphins and whales during the journey to and from the sites.
Passikudah
Passikudah, also on the east coast, offers easily accessible and fascinating sites such as the Passikudah reef, Boiler Wrecks, and renowned British Sergeant wreck.
Mirissa
The shallow reefs in Negombo and Kalpitiya offer accessible and gratifying diving experiences and varied marine life. An extra touch of excitement is added by the possibility of spotting dolphins and whales during the journey to and from the sites.
Welluore Rock
Situated just off Nilaveli Beach, this shallow dive site teems with both soft and hard corals (table, sun, whip, and anemone soft corals), tropical fish (moorish idol, scorpionfish, and lionfish), and other creatures (turtles, stingrays, and shrimp).
Trincomalee
On the eastern coast, Trincomalee’s renowned Nilavelli beach is the underwater paradise gateway most divers eagerly visit. Pigeon Island Marine Life Sanctuary (a garden of coral reefs with colorful marine life) and the Irrakkandy ship wreck (the 18th-century steamer that sank close to the Trincomalee coast) are also popular sites.