Diving in Sri Lanka

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4.6

164 reviews

I went diving one day with the Submarine team, and i didn´t expect to get such a good support ! Thanks for all that smiles. it was my first time diving, and every step to get in the water felt sooo natural with the smile of the team. The instructors are very well prepared, professional and they love what they do. Going under water may be frightening for some, or just exciting, and submarine team makes the best for every body, respecting timing and just letting you get into the amazing world underwater. I cann´t feel more safe that holding their hands there. This experience make me seriously think about doing the basis courses for diving. GREAT EXPERIENCE

caminodelacueva, Germany

I initially contacted these guys a few months prior to coming to Sri Lanka to ask about dive conditions in October, as it’s the start of the dive season and weather can be a problem. When I arrived a week or so ago, I made contact again to get an update on weather and visibility. Unfortunately our time in Unawatuna was very poor visibility so we couldn’t dive, however, the guys here were totally honest with us and were sending me updates after each dive they did. This is the reason you need to dive with them!! We asked along the coast with another dive shop and they lied to us saying there was 15-20m visibility, and although Sun didn’t get any money from us in the end, we are so grateful that they didn’t try to lie just to get us to come and dive. We will 100% recommend this place to our friends and hopefully come back one day and have fun dives together!

astrella10, Australia

we did diving with sun diving centre. our dive master was SALIN. the best guy i met in sri lanka. i have been diving once in red sea. but it was very short lession. but salin gave us all details and real lession. every instructions what do i need to follow and how will i feel underwater. training time i had to take much more time and mask clean was very hard to me. but salin was very patience and helping to me do. and he always telling to me don't think about others take your time. finally i done mask clean and we went to the dive site. first i got panic because i am not good swimmer. and waves was high because it was law session. but with salin it was very easy. he made me so comfortable under water finally i done dive 40 minuets. he always take care of me even i want to stop my dive.he knew all the time what he doing. thank you salin you are the the best. see you soon. i would definitely recommend this place for diving even non swimmers. love you SALIN & Sun Diving Centre.

jaanu857, India

I was diving with guys in December 2018 and first of all I want to apologize it took me so long to write this review. This is only because I wanted this review to be really good =) First of all, extremely helpful, extremely friendly staff. It was so friendly, that my usual nervousness has faded away and all I did was enjoy the dives and absorb new information. Cause I decide to take AOWD during my stay and I’m 100% positive it was right decision. The surrounding areas have everything you might need: wrecks for deep diving and wreck diving, good spots for underwater navigation training, safe night dive spots and once again - super helpful staff and instructors. I also appreciate SUBMARINE’s fair and reasonable price. Special thanks to Wisni for his support, patience, careful explanations and always friendly smile =) Also my biggest thanks to Shirley and whole team!!

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So I lost my wallet with all my belongings while travelling via public transport. Somehow, the lady who found my wallet managed to contact Sri Lanka Diving Tours as it also had my PADI license in it and Feli, Saasha (my dive master) along with the team and they were nice enough to trace me back. Thanks to the human side that your team had, I now have my wallet with the belongings. You guys were next level with the Open Water Dive Course as well as some of the dives that I followed it up with. But beyond that, its amazing to know that you guys have that beautiful human touch to you. Thank you so much Guys! Keep rocking..

N_N07, Sri Lanka

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What are the best diving sites in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has many top diving sites along its coast, including Pigeon Island, Trincomalee, Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, and the Great Basses Reef. These diving spots offer a diverse range of marine life, including colorful coral reefs, shipwrecks, and a chance to see blue whales and dolphins.

When is the best time to go diving in Sri Lanka?

The best time to go diving in Sri Lanka is from December to April when the water is calm and clear, and visibility is excellent. During this time, you can enjoy better visibility for up to 30 meters, which is perfect for exploring the magnificent marine life around the island.

What are some common marine life in Sri Lanka’s diving spots?

Sri Lanka is home to a vast range of marine life in its diving spots. If you go diving in these areas, you can spot reef sharks, different species of sea turtles, rays, large schools of colorful fish, barracudas, moray eels, and many other fascinating marine creatures.

What are the requirements to go diving in Sri Lanka?

To go diving in Sri Lanka, you will need to have a PADI or SSI certification, as well as an insurance policy that covers diving. To rent equipment, you will need to provide proof of certifications and do a short test dive with the rented gear before heading out to the diving sites.

Can beginners go diving in Sri Lanka?

Yes, beginners can go diving in Sri Lanka! However, if you are a beginner, you should start with easy dive sites and have an experienced diving instructor to guide you. There are many diving centers in Sri Lanka, which offer certified instructors and courses from beginner’s level to advanced diving qualifications.

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