The 4 Best Sri Lanka Scuba Diving

1.Fun Dives For Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $54Our pick

Join Divinguru Unawatuna for one or two boat-based scuba sessions at one of 16 sites near Galle. Certified divers get tanks, weights, guide, and standard equipment, with groups capped at five. Guides such as Alexandros, Elie, Irina, and Alex lead marine-life trips that may include wrecks, turtles, barracuda, wrasses, and nudibranchs.

“I had a terrific experience with Irina on two refresher courses. She was thorough and communicated very well. I felt very comfortable going back in the water after a year. The dives were great. Saw lots of marine life—reef barracuda, wrasses, etc down to lots of little Nudibranches. Will definitely come back.”

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2.Discover SCUBA Diving in Beautiful Unawatuna Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $65

Spend about three hours learning basic SCUBA skills with Sun Diving SriLanka in Unawatuna. After a briefing and practice in a 1-meter lagoon, you’ll take a short boat ride to Rock Island, where the reef reaches 10 meters and a partial wreck may appear. Equipment, bottled water, and tea are included.

“Excellent experience! My guide Wishva was very reliable, explained everything patiently and in detail, made me feel comfortable, and was always attentive to my safety and enjoyment of the experience. Thank you!”

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3.PADI Scuba Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $232

At Divinguru Nilaveli, you spend two to three days learning the basics of scuba use with instructors such as Ellie, Norbert, Nico, or Yannis. The course includes classroom work, confined-water practice, equipment, transport, snacks, and two open-water sessions. It leads to a limited PADI Scuba Diver certificate, not full Open Water certification.

“We went as a couple- one of us completing their license and the other doing free dives. A bonus is that they offer refresher dives if you are licensed but have not dove in a while. The dive shop was fantastic- from picking us up at our hotel to an easy sign in process, the whRead more”

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4.Fun Dives For Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $52Best value

Join Divinguru Nilaveli for one or two guided boat-based scuba sessions around reefs, rocks, wrecks, and Pigeon Island. Certified scuba users can expect small groups of up to five per boat, well-kept rental gear, free Nitrox, snacks, and guides such as Ellie or Norbert. Park entry costs an extra €15.

“Great dive center! We dived for 7 days with Nilaveli Divinguru. The dive center is great. Very spacious, well designed and built to a high standard. The dive center also has its own restaurant. Great place for lunch after the dives. One of the best we have dived in. I have travelRead more”

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