Nilaveli
In seasonMay–SeptemberThe east coast at its best. Crystal-clear water, coral gardens, and blacktip reef sharks.
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Diving
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Single Fun Dive
$55 / personYou've dived before. You know what you're looking for. We'll take you there — safely, on time, with people who know every reef.
GoPro photo & video included
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Double Fun Dive
$95 / personYou've dived before. You know what you're looking for. We'll take you there — safely, on time, with people who know every reef.
GoPro photo & video included
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3 Fun Dive Package
$135 / personThree dives. One day. Crystal-clear water, coral gardens and blacktip reef sharks.
GoPro photo & video included
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5 Fun Dive Package
$210 / personFive dives over two days. Go deeper, stay longer, see more.
GoPro photo & video included
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10 Fun Dive Package
$380 / personTen dives over four days. For those who can't get enough.
GoPro photo & video included
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Night Dive
$70 / personThe reef at night is a different world. For certified divers only. Minimum age 18.
GoPro photo & video included
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DSD — 1 Dive
$85 / personNever dived before? Good. That's exactly who this is for. You'll be in the water with an instructor the whole time. No certification needed.
GoPro photo & video included
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DSD — 2 Dives
$150 / personNever dived before? Good. That's exactly who this is for. You'll be in the water with an instructor the whole time. No certification needed.
GoPro photo & video included
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Kids Bubble Maker (8–10)
$65 / personSmall divers, real experience. Designed for kids aged 8–10. Safe, controlled, unforgettable — their first breath underwater.
GoPro photo & video included
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Quick Refresh + 1 Dive
$65 / personBeen a while? We'll get you back up to speed — then straight in the water. One session. No judgement.
GoPro photo & video included
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Quick Refresh + 2 Dives
$95 / personBeen a while? We'll get you back up to speed — then straight in the water. One session. No judgement.
GoPro photo & video included
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PADI Open Water Diver
$420 / personThe world's most recognised dive certification. Three days. Real ocean dives. You leave with a licence that opens every ocean on the planet.
GoPro photo & video included
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PADI Advanced Open Water
$390 / personYou're certified. Now go deeper. Navigation, peak performance, night diving — five speciality dives that change how you dive.
GoPro photo & video included
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PADI Scuba Diver
$330 / personHalfway to Open Water. Two days, two ocean dives, one certification. The quickest way into the water — officially.
GoPro photo & video included
Snorkeling
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Snorkeling Angel Rock
$30 / personClear water, coral gardens, more fish than you can count. One of Sri Lanka's best snorkel spots.
GoPro photo & video included
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Snorkeling Coral Island
$35 / personA coral garden all to yourself. Clear water, colourful fish, no crowds.
GoPro photo & video included
Whale & Dolphin Watching
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Whale & Dolphin Watching — Shared
$50 / personBlue whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins. We go when they're there — and in Sri Lanka, they're usually there.
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Whale & Dolphin Watching — Private
$250 / boat1–5 persons: $250 · 6–10 persons: $500 (2 boats)
The same experience — just the boat to yourselves.
What divers say in Nilaveli
Verified reviews from Google.
A fantastic experience with a great team. We felt very safe with our guide while snorkeling, and he also took some beautiful videos. Thank you so much for this highlight.
A fantastic experience. Very friendly and professional staff. Danu makes sure everything is perfect at every moment. 100% recommended
"Thank you for the memories! Delphine 😍 thank u for creating an unforgettable, beautiful experience filled with stress, adrenaline, and pure excitement."
We were absolutely thrilled with our snorkeling trip! A very special thank you to Delphine and her crew – they truly went above and beyond to ensure our 6-year-old daughter had an unforgettable first snorkeling experience. The team was incredibly friendly, patient, and attentive. It was clear that they genuinely cared about their guests' well-being. We especially appreciated that the crew captured so many wonderful moments with photos, giving us beautiful memories to take home. We felt very well looked after the entire time and would book the trip again in a heartbeat. A definite recommendation – especially for families with children!
We just went snorkeling at this center and we loved it! Delphine, the manager, is passionate and full of good cheer!! We highly recommend it!!!!