Sri Lanka · SCUBA DIVING
The 9 best scuba diving tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about three hours with Sun Diving SriLanka learning SCUBA basics, practicing in a 1-meter lagoon, then visiting Rock Island by boat. You will use full equipment, learn underwater signals, and descend as far as 10 meters with an instructor.
“Very good place - they were thorough and attentive. The staff are also very nice and friendly. Would definitely come again :)”
Meet AdrenalineLK Adventures on Yaddehimulla Road for a four-hour underwater lesson and excursion. You’ll learn basic theory, train in shallow water, then visit one of 15-plus reef or wreck sites with PADI-certified instructors, equipment, changing rooms, and GoPro photos included.
“J’ai fait cette activité pour la première fois ici et c’était extraordinaire! Un peu stressé au départ, l’équipe a tout de suite su me mettre à l’aise. Merci à tous pour votre gentillesse et toutes ces choses incroyables que vous m’avez fait découvrir! À faire absolument!”
At Divinguru in Nilaveli, you learn basic scuba skills, practice in a pool or calm open water, then head by boat toward a coral reef. Choose a Try Diving session with a PADI Divemaster to 6 meters, or a PADI Discover Scuba session with an instructor to 12 meters.
“Norbert my instructor was superb, patient with me and great teacher on my beginners dive. Adam, Ella and Ellie also v kind and helpful.”
Meet in Mirissa for a private, roughly three-hour scuba outing with ZRI Adventures. Expect Sri Lanka’s coastal marine life, possible wreck sites, soft corals, macro creatures, and schooling fish. Pickup is offered, and the session ends back at the meeting point.
“The diving and snorkeling experience was spectacular, the instructor and the entire team are 5*. I recommend!”
Meet Zakib and the ZRI Adventures team at Weliwatta House in Unawatuna for a two-hour small-group scuba experience. You’ll receive equipment, instruction, and close support as you explore the coastal waters, with reefs, wrecks, and marine life on the agenda.
“first time ever diving. Definitely an amazing experience and something I never thought I would enjoy. I was really anxious bc I can’t swim, but the instructors were really reassuring and helpful throughout the whole dive (didn’t leave my sight or lRead more”
Start with PADI theory, practice essential skills in confined water, then complete two open-water sessions with a professional instructor. This two-day Unawatuna course includes equipment, transport, refreshments, and small groups of up to eight. PADI fees cost an extra 70 euros.
“Online booking allowed me to plan my vacation. Discount for booking in advance was a pleasant bonus.”
At Divinguru Unawatuna, you learn basic scuba skills in a pool or calm open water before joining a PADI professional for one guided boat trip. The session lasts about two to three hours, reaches up to 6 or 12 meters depending on the option, and includes equipment, water, snacks, and transport.
“Nice experience. We did some training in their pool, until feeling confident. A very good experience for first dive. We did dive with divemaster Alex”
Meet an English or Sinhala-speaking instructor for a private three-hour scuba outing from Mirissa. You’ll receive safety gear, training, hotel pickup, and guided underwater time at reef, rock, or wreck sites suited to your level. Recent outings included two boat descents, snacks, water, and optional photos.
“Alles war perfekt! Wurden direkt an der Unterkunft abgeholt & wieder zurückgebracht. Das Equiment war ordentlich & gepflegt. Es waren 2 Tauchlehrer für 4 Personen. Es war optimal, sie haben nach uns geschaut & sich gekümmert. Man hat sich sehr sicher gefühlt. Es waren zwei Tauchgegänge vom Boot aus mit Snacks & Wasser. Definitiv zu empfehlen”
Meet an English-speaking certified instructor at the International Diving School inside Coral Sands Hotel in Hikkaduwa. In three hours, you will learn basic scuba skills in calm water, then join a guided open-water session over coral reefs. Equipment, insurance, refreshments, and a post-session review are included.
Pick a park, a temple or a stretch of coast.
