Do you need diving experience for Trincomalee?

Reef dives around Pigeon Island suit newly certified or beginner divers; the deeper wreck sites generally require Advanced Open Water certification.

When is the diving season in Trincomalee?

Roughly May to September, when the east coast has calmer seas and better underwater visibility than the rest of the year.

What Experiences Await in Scuba Diving in Trincomalee?

Scuba diving in Trincomalee guide — clear-water wreck and reef diving on Sri Lanka's east coast, including the Pigeon Island and Swami Rock dive sites.

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Pigeon Island reef dive

Shallow coral reef diving around Pigeon Island National Park, with reef sharks, turtles and dense coral gardens in clear water.

Wreck dive

Deeper dives to wartime wrecks suit certified divers comfortable with depth and current, arranged through local dive schools.

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