Unworldly shipwreck diving and immersive reef exploration: Negombo

2 Hours

Explore coral-crusted shipwrecks, as well as ocean floors and reefs laced with strange and marvellous marine life – from scuttling lobsters to tornadoes of barracuda, in Negombo.

Why should you book this trip?

  • The convenient distance from the international airport (15 km) makes it easy to add a dive trip in Negombo at the beginning or end of your holiday in Sri Lanka.
  • Equally good as a “thing to do in Negombo” and as an activity to do during a long beach stay in Negombo.
  • The hidden world in Negombo has remained relatively unspoiled even with the throngs of tourists that visit every year.
  • Visitors get the chance to dive into these waters to witness the colourful and exotic life that thrives beneath the surface. Vibrant corals, schools of multi-coloured fish and interesting shipwrecks are aplenty in this underwater paradise.
  • Excellent marine life: Schools of barracuda, travelly, fusiliers, blue stripe snappers, honey comb moray, large schools of goldline, spinetrek, Oriental sweet lips, Yellow jack, lobsters, and rays are some of the fishes that could be seen.
  • Excellent shipwrecks: Wreck Chief Dragon, Taprobane wreck, and Aircraft carrier wreck of 1945 are some of the best.
  • You will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable diver master.

Itinerary

Do get in touch with your sales consultant as soon as the booking is confirmed, where you will be advised on the meeting point.

You will be met by the excursion leader at this point. After the documentation, safety briefing and equipment check, we will be heading to your preferred dive sites.

Negombo offers its waters to those who seek an unforgettable underwater adventure. Plunge into the warm Indian Ocean and get a first-hand look at some of most amazing marine life you are likely to see.

Due to the monsoon seasons, the best time to go diving in Negombo is between November and April. With several intriguing diving sites available, you can even choose to enjoy wreck diving.

Negombo dive sites are categorised to rims based on the distance from the show.

Please refer to the bottom of this page to pick the sites you may like. If you need any advice we could get one of our dive experts to call you.

All essential equipment is provided with a fully-trained and experienced UDI and PADI instructors. Your safety always comes first.

Our Services Include

  • Diving Gear (Tanks, Masks, fins, wet suit)
  • 2 Dives of 45 Minutes each
  • Service of a Professional Diving Iinstructor
  • Boat fees and wages for the boatman
  • Water & Refreshments
  • Government tax

Exclusions

  • Transportation upto the meeting point
  • Any other food or snack
  • Any tips to staff
  • Additional Dives
  • Anything not mentioned in the include section
Overall Trip Rating:
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  1. Ship Wrecks & abundant of marine life
    By Julie Wang
    from Germany
    April 19, 2024
    Our diving experience in Negombo was mesmerizing. The ship wrecks in the area make home for thousands of colorful fish. The dive instructors were highly knowledgeable, friendly, and safety-conscious, making us feel at ease from the very beginning. The boat was comfortable and the diving gear were in mint condition. We loved the expereince.
    Date of Experience: March 23, 2024
  2. Unforgettable Diving Experience..
    By Kevin Waddington
    from Australia
    February 11, 2024
    Diving in Negombo was an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend to any diving enthusiast. The combination of stunning dive sites, diverse marine life, and warm hospitality of the instructor and his team made it an experiene that truly stands out. I look forward to my next visit and exploring even more.
    Date of Experience: January 24, 2024
  3. Best ever dive...
    By Antonio
    from Sri Lanka
    December 15, 2023
    This was my first ever dive experience and Instructors ensured I had the most safest and best experience. They were very attentive and made sure my experience was exceptional. We went to different sites and had a great time
    Date of Experience: December 10, 2023

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Unworldly shipwreck diving and immersive reef exploration: Negombo
From $105
/ Adult - Single Person(SOLO)
From $105
/ Adult - 2 Persons
From $105
/ Adult - 3 Persons
From $105
/ Adult - 4 Persons
From $100
/ Adult - 5 or More people
  • SLDT/2404/SSD02
  • 2
  • 8:00 AM
  • Negombo
  • 48 Hours
  • From November to April each year

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