Plongée à Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers diving on two coasts (east in summer, west in winter) plus the world's best blue whale watching from Mirissa. Trincomalee's Pigeon Island has healthy reefs, while the south coast features colonial-era wrecks and the SS Conch. Blue whale encounters from December to April are the real draw.

Score
54.6
Visibilité
5–24m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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Sri Lanka
Sri LankaIndian Ocean
54.6

SCORE

8.5667°N

81.2333°E

Sri Lanka offers diving on two coasts (east in summer, west in winter) plus the world's best blue whale watching from Mirissa. Trincomalee's Pigeon Island has healthy reefs, while the south coast features colonial-era wrecks and the SS Conch. Blue whale encounters from December to April are the real draw.

Whale Watching Meets Wreck Diving

Visibility5–24 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$50
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML43.0CH31.0VIS58.0SV33.0TMP73.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL65.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

43.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
60
Endemic Species
45
Marine Life Diversity
43.0
Coral & Reef Health
31.0
Visibility & Conditions
58.0
Dive Site Variety
33.0
Water Temperature
73.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
65.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

pelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Galle Fort walking tourwhale watching from MirissaYala National Park safaritea plantation visits (Hill Country)Sigiriya rock fortress

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Galle Fort (UNESCO)
  • Sigiriya Lion Rock (UNESCO)
  • Temple of the Tooth (Kandy)
  • Dambulla Cave Temple

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber200 km — Sri Lanka Navy Hyperbaric Chamber, Colombo
Nearest Hospital5 km

Good hospitals in south coast towns; chamber in Colombo (3-4 hr drive from dive sites); decent roads

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Poseidon Diving Station

PADI

4.6
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Taprobane Divers

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4.7
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