Scuba Diving

Sri Lanka’s diving is centred on the east coast around Trincomalee, where the combination of excellent visibility, healthy coral ecosystems, and diverse marine life – including whale sharks and manta rays at the right time of year – makes it a genuinely worthwhile dive destination. The south coast around Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa provides more accessible diving for those based in the south, with several well-established dive operators running regular trips.