Plongée à Trincomalee — Sri Lanka

Trincomalee boasts one of the world's finest natural harbours, with WWII wrecks, healthy reefs, and blue whales passing offshore between March and August. The HMS Hermes, the first purpose-built aircraft carrier sunk in WWII, lies in diveable depth nearby. A rising star in Indian Ocean diving.

Score
66.8
Visibilité
10–25m
Température
26–30°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Intermediate
Trincomalee
Sri LankaAsia-Pacific
66.8

SCORE

8.5874°N

81.2152°E

Trincomalee boasts one of the world's finest natural harbours, with WWII wrecks, healthy reefs, and blue whales passing offshore between March and August. The HMS Hermes, the first purpose-built aircraft carrier sunk in WWII, lies in diveable depth nearby. A rising star in Indian Ocean diving.

Sri Lanka's East Coast Diving Hub

Visibility10–25 m
Temperature26–30°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$60
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML68.0CH52.0VIS62.0SV62.0TMP88.0DA60.0OP65.0TS72.0GT50.0VAL82.0CRD80.0SP52.0

Marine Life

68.0

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

Species Diversity
62
Megafauna Encounters
72
Reef Fish Abundance
60
Macro Life
55
Endemic Species
58
Marine Life Diversity
68.0
Coral & Reef Health
52.0
Visibility & Conditions
62.0
Dive Site Variety
62.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
60.0
Operator Quality
65.0
Topside Experience
72.0
Getting There
50.0
Value & Cost
82.0
Crowding
80.0
Social Proof
52.0

Dive Types

reefwreckwall

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Pigeon Island snorkelingwhale watchingKoneswaram TempleNilaveli Beach

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Koneswaram Temple
  • Fort Frederick
  • Hot Wells

Non-Diver Score

8/10

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

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber300 km — Sri Lanka Navy Chamber, Colombo
Nearest Hospital5 km

Trincomalee General Hospital for first aid; chamber in Colombo (6 hr drive) or military airfield evacuation

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Trinco Dive Center

PADI

4.5
80 reviews

Dive Sri Lanka East

SSI

4.3
55 reviews