Trincomalee
Sri Lanka's Premier Dive Destination
Two world-class diving regions, dolphin & whale watching, historic harbour tours and unforgettable ocean experiences — Trincomalee has it all.
Where you'll be diving
Visibility
15 – 30 m
Max Depth
60 m
Skill Level
All Levels
Dive Sites
15
Why dive Trincomalee?
Trincomalee — known locally as Trinco — sits on one of the world's finest natural harbours and delivers diving that rivals any destination in the Indian Ocean. Choose between two distinct regions: Trincomalee & Nilaveli, home to Pigeon Island National Park and iconic sites like Swami Rock and the SS Sagaing wreck; or Pasikudah & Batticaloa, where legendary wrecks like HMS Hermes, the Catalina Plane Wreck and the SS British Sergeant await. Beyond diving, Trinco offers magical dolphin and whale-watching excursions, sunrise and sunset ocean experiences, and historic harbour tours that unlock the secrets of one of Asia's greatest colonial-era ports.
Dives we run here
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Scuba Diving Packages
Technical dives , PADI courses , Discover Scuba Diving * Dive location may depend on time period of the year.
2 Dives Package · Brunch and Refreshments · Professional Dive Equipment
Book NowSnorkeling (4 Person Package)
Slip on your mask and explore an enchanted marine world just beneath the surface. (Price given for Pax of 4)
Equipment Included · Chance to spot Marine Life · Chance to swim in clear waters
Book NowSun Rise Historic Harbor Tour (Private Charter)
Experience the Historic harbor before the world awakes. Get a fresh start to your day with an exclusive, peaceful morning on the water. [ Max People - 15 ]
Coffee/Tea And Breakfast · Morning Ocean Swim · Chance to spot Life in the sea
Book NowSun Rise Historic Harbor Tour (Private Charter)
Experience the end of your day on a perfect note with an exclusive, peaceful evening on the water. Watch the golden hour fade into a spectacular sunset. [Max people - 15 ]
Refreshments and snacks · Refreshing Evening Swim · Chance To spot ocean life
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Where we dive in Trincomalee
15 sites across 2 regions
Trincomalee & Nilaveli
7Swami Rock
15 – 35 mIntermediate – Advanced
A dramatic underwater cliff draped in sea fans, gorgonians, and black coral at the base of the famous Swami Rock headland. Exceptional for macro photography and rich marine encounters.
Wall diving · Sea fans & gorgonians · Macro photography
SS Sagaing
15 – 25 mIntermediate
A WWII cargo ship wreck encrusted in soft corals and home to schools of glassy sweepers, moray eels, and lionfish. One of the most photogenic wrecks in Sri Lanka.
WWII wreck · Soft coral encrusted · Rich marine life
Underwater Museum
10 – 20 mBeginner – Intermediate
A unique cluster of historic shipwrecks forming a natural underwater museum with impressive coral growth, diverse reef fish communities, and fascinating structural exploration.
Shipwreck cluster · Coral growth · Historic value
Pasikudah & Batticaloa
8SS British Sergeant
20 – 35 mIntermediate – Advanced
A well-preserved WWII cargo vessel resting upright on the sandy bottom, draped in vibrant soft corals with excellent swim-through sections and rich fish life.
WWII wreck · Upright position · Penetration diving
Catalina Plane Wreck
18 – 28 mIntermediate
The hauntingly beautiful remains of a WWII Catalina flying boat, now a thriving artificial reef. Wings and fuselage are encrusted in hard corals and teeming with life.
Plane wreck · WWII history · Artificial reef
Lady McCallum
15 – 25 mIntermediate
A colonial-era wreck with impressive structure and excellent coral coverage. Schools of fusiliers and resident grouper make every dive memorable.
Colonial wreck · Grouper · Dense fish schools
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✦ Certified instructors · All skill levels · Equipment provided