Scuba Diving

Trincomalee is the main destination on the East Coast of Sri Lanka for recreational scuba diving. There are great breaches and there are plenty of sites for snorkelling and diving to enjoy the coral reefs and sea life. One of the best dives is at Swami Rock where in addition to all the marine life, statues from the temple destroyed in the 17th Century can be seen. 

The area has a number of dive sites where underwater masonry and other features can also be viewed. The famous Arthur C Clarke noted in his 1957 book ‘the Reefs of Taprobane’) that at the time, they were probably the most photographed underwater ruins in the world. Trincomalee is also becoming very popular for dolphin and whale watching.

Around the area are also scenic rock formations to be explored alongside an array of marine life. Turtles can often be seen as well as stone fish – so always important to remain mindful when diving.

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