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
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
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
68.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Koneswaram Temple
- Fort Frederick
- Hot Wells
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Trincomalee General Hospital for first aid; chamber in Colombo (6 hr drive) or military airfield evacuation
Top Operators
Trinco Dive Center
PADI
Dive Sri Lanka East
SSI