Diving & Dive Sites

A vibrant reef close to shore with excellent visibility. Home to diverse marine life including moray eels, parrotfish, and schools of fusiliers.

Known for schools of barracuda and occasional reef sharks. The site features dramatic rock formations and gullies teeming with fish life.

Historic wreck dive featuring a sunken ship covered in hard corals and sponges. Excellent for advanced divers seeking an adventure.

Perfect site for beginners and night dives. Shallow sandy areas transition to rocky reefs with excellent macro life including nudibranchs.

Protected marine park featuring pristine coral reefs. Crystal clear waters and abundant marine life make this perfect for snorkeling and diving.

Advanced dive site featuring black coral formations, large pelagics, and impressive vertical walls. Best for experienced divers.

Beautiful coral reef with excellent visibility. Home to colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and occasional manta rays.

Iconic WWII wreck of British aircraft carrier HMS Hermes. Technical deep dive for experienced divers only. Historic significance and impressive structure.

Extensive coral gardens perfect for beginners. Shallow reef with easy access and excellent for snorkeling.

Popular wreck dive on a sunken freighter. Well preserved with abundant marine life including barracuda and angelfish.

Unique rock formation emerging from the sea. Excellent for drift diving with schools of fish and occasional pelagics.

Seamount rising from deep water. Attracts large pelagics including sharks, tuna, and mackerel. Best for experienced divers.

Shallow wreck dive perfect for beginners. Small wreck covered in colorful corals and home to various reef fish.

Excellent beginner site with easy shore access. Calm conditions and abundant small marine life.

Protected marine sanctuary with extensive coral formations. Excellent visibility and diverse marine life.

Deep dive site known for large pelagics and impressive underwater topography. Best during calm sea conditions.

Named for occasional dolphin sightings. Beautiful reef with coral gardens and schooling fish.

Cargo ship wreck providing excellent habitat for marine life. Popular for wreck penetration and photography.

Another WWII wreck with historical significance. Advanced divers explore this well-preserved vessel and surrounding marine life.

Famous reef system located further south. Known for spectacular coral formations and pelagic encounters. Requires favorable weather conditions.

Sister reef to Great Basses with equally impressive coral structures. Excellent for experienced divers seeking pristine marine environments.

Mysterious wreck site covered in soft corals and home to various fish species. Interesting swim-throughs and photo opportunities.

Shallow reef ideal for training dives and beginners. Features diverse coral life and schooling reef fish.

Steep drop-off near Swami Rock temple. Rich with marine life including colorful reef fish and occasional turtle sightings.

Beautiful shallow reef off Nilaveli Beach perfect for shore diving. Excellent for beginners and snorkeling.

Wreck dive near the natural hot water springs. Well-preserved vessel attracting abundant marine life.

Dramatic vertical wall near the famous Koneswaram temple. Advanced diving with potential for large pelagics.

Small wreck featuring the bow section of a ship. Good for wreck training and photography with good visibility.

Rocky reef formation with interesting topography. Great for exploring nooks and crannies filled with marine life.

Calm reef site named for nearby temple. Perfect for beginners with gentle conditions and abundant fish life.

Extended reef system with diverse coral coverage. Popular site for multi-dive trips with varying depths.

Deep water site known for occasional manta ray encounters. Advanced divers only with good buoyancy control required.

Rocky tower formation creating interesting dive profile. Excellent for fish watching and photography.

Beautiful coral gardens with soft and hard corals. Ideal for relaxed diving and macro photography.

Narrow reef formation resembling a blade. Interesting topography with good fish diversity.

Rock formation said to resemble a frog when viewed from above. Good for experienced divers with varied terrain.

Deep reef system with intricate coral formations. Requires good visibility and calm sea conditions for best experience.

Well-preserved shipwreck providing excellent underwater photography opportunities and marine habitat.

Protected bay with calm conditions, perfect for beginner divers and snorkelers. Excellent training site.

Southern section of Pigeon Island with diverse coral formations and abundant reef fish.

Rocky point extending from the coast with interesting topography and varied marine life.

Interesting cave and swim-through formations. Requires good buoyancy control but rewards with unique experience.

Accessible wreck dive for intermediate divers. Interesting structure with good fish life and coral growth.

Advanced reef site with dramatic drop-offs and potential for pelagic encounters. Best for experienced divers.

Large wreck attracting big pelagics and impressive coral growth. Advanced divers only.

Named for the distinctive rock formation. Beautiful coral coverage and excellent fish diversity.

Historic wreck near former submarine base. Technical dive with significant historical interest.

Protected sanctuary reef with pristine corals and abundant marine life. Excellent visibility.

Exposed reef point with strong currents attracting pelagics. Best for experienced divers.

Extended reef system perfect for multi-level diving. Great for groups with varying experience.

Shallow reef near Dutch fort with easy shore access. Perfect for first-time divers.

Rich reef with excellent biodiversity. Popular among local and visiting divers for consistent conditions.

Easy beach dive with gentle entry. Perfect for beginners and snorkelers with abundant small marine life.

Dramatic vertical wall drop-off with spectacular coral formations and large fish.

Mid-depth reef with balanced coral and fish life. Good all-round diving experience.

Main dive site in Hikkaduwa bay with reliable conditions and excellent marine diversity.

Smaller drop-off site perfect for intermediate divers exploring wall diving.

Extended reef with interesting topography and good macro life including nudibranchs.

Wreck site with good penetration opportunities and growing coral coverage.

Deep reef near Great Basses lighthouse. Technical diving with stunning coral formations.

Refined reef system with colorful corals and diverse fish populations. Excellent photography site.

Living aquarium-like conditions with small colorful fish and coral gardens. Perfect for snorkeling.

Traditional fringing reef system running parallel to the coast with easy access.

Deep sandy area attracting bottom dwellers and occasional large pelagics.

Extended version of coral gardens with greater biodiversity and varied depths.

Underwater canyon formations creating dramatic diving profile with hidden marine life.

Shallow reef with view of historic Galle Fort. Cultural diving experience with good reef life.

Renowned cleaning station for manta rays. Best during calm conditions with plankton blooms.

Underwater forest of staghorn corals creating maze-like diving experience.

Deep sinkhole formation attracting advanced divers and technical divers seeking challenge.

Protected lagoon with high dolphin activity above and rich reef life below.

Reef point near windmill with consistent conditions and good fish populations.

Living up to its name with spectacular coral coverage and vibrant marine ecosystem.

Channel formation between reef sections creating drift dive opportunities.

Named for reddish tint in the rock formation. Interesting topography with varied marine life.

Underwater pinnacle rising from deep water attracting large fish and pelagics.

Protected bay once used for anchorage. Now thriving reef with excellent access.

Regular turtle sightings at this site with healthy reef ecosystem.

Dense black coral formations creating forest-like underwater landscape.

Beautiful afternoon diving site with excellent light conditions for photography.

Challenging reef for adventurous divers seeking excitement and diverse marine encounters.

True underwater paradise with colorful coral gardens and abundant fish life.

Extensive wall for explorers seeking vertical diving adventure with hidden treasures.

Reef known for excellent fish aggregations and popular fishing grounds above.

Deep water drop-off with crystal clear visibility resembling sapphire blue waters.

Rock formation in open water attracting large marine life including seasonal whale activity.

Magical underwater gardens with stunning coral formations and diverse marine ecosystem.

Protected area known for seahorse populations and delicate reef life.

Channel with strong currents attracting pelagics and providing drift diving experience.

Gentle bay with butterflyfish aggregations and calm conditions for relaxed diving.

Exposed point with powerful conditions and dramatic marine encounters.

Peaceful reef offering serene diving experience with beautiful coral formations.

Small wreck near harbor entrance providing good habitat for marine life.

Crystal clear channel with emerald green waters and excellent fish diversity.

Deep drop-off near lighthouse with spectacular vertical diving opportunity.

Sandy area sparkling with bioluminescence at night. Unique diving experience.

Reef with golden coral formations creating beautiful underwater landscape.

Colorful coral gardens displaying rainbow of colors with diverse marine life.

Mysterious underwater bay with unique formations and unexpected marine encounters.

Cavernous formations resembling cathedral architecture. Technical diving adventure.

Natural arch formation creating gateway to deeper waters and advanced diving.

Peaceful cove offering calm diving conditions perfect for beginners and meditation diving.

Compact reef site full of treasures like a jewel box with intricate corals and marine life.

Offshore point known for seasonal whale sightings and their mysterious songs.