




Pasikuda: Scuba Diving/ Shipwreck Diving and Diving Courses
Features
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Overview
- Dive the crystal-clear waters of East Coast during the best diving season.
- Choose from Discover Scuba Diving, guided fun dives, wreck dive, or PADI courses
- Famous dive sites, British Sergeant, Lady McCullum, Aircraft & Ship Graveyard
- Dive with experienced PADI instructors using High-end equipment & small groups
- Suitable for both beginners and certified divers, with dive sites from 6m to 30m
Activity location
- Pasikuda
- Pasikuda, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Meeting/Redemption Point
- XGMG+MP, Kayankerni, Sri Lanka
- Kayankerni, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
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What's included, what's not
Inclusions Boat dives to selected dive sitesInclusions Professional PADI instructors and Dive MastersInclusions High-quality scuba diving equipmentInclusions Safety briefing and instructionInclusions Confined water training (course option)Inclusions Four open-water dives (course option)Inclusions PADI Open Water certification (course option)Inclusions Tea, coffee, and light refreshmentsInclusions Complimentary underwater photos (where available)Exclusions Main mealsExclusions Underwater photos/videos (optional)Exclusions Hotel pickup/drop-off
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Touching marine life
- Not suitable for: Pregnant women
What you can expect
Experience the spectacular underwater world of Sri Lanka's East Coast with a scuba diving adventure for beginners, certified divers, and future PADI divers. From May to October, calm seas and outstanding visibility create ideal conditions to explore colourful coral reefs, tropical marine life, and historic World War II wrecks. All dives are conducted by boat, providing access to the best dive sites around Pasikuda and Kayankerni.
Choose the experience that suits your level. Whether it's your first dive, a guided reef dive, an exciting wreck dive, or a PADI certification course, experienced PADI instructors will ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure.
⭐ Discover Scuba Diving (Beginners)
No certification or previous experience is required.After a safety briefing and shallow-water skills practice, enjoy a guided open-water dive to approximately 10–12 metres with a certified PADI instructor.
Discover vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and the incredible marine biodiversity of Sri Lanka's East Coast.⭐ Fun Diving (Certified Divers)
Designed for certified divers, this option includes guided boat dives to reef and wreck sites ranging from 6 to 30 metres, depending on sea conditions and certification level.
Explore thriving coral reefs or dive famous WWII wrecks that have become artificial reefs filled with marine life.✨✨Possible dive sites include:
• British Sergeant – A 122 m British oil tanker sunk in 1942, resting at 24 m and home to snappers, lionfish, moray eels, and batfish.
• Lady McCullum – A WWII passenger and cargo steamship resting at 20–22 m, attracting fusiliers, groupers, lionfish, and rays.
• Catalina Aircraft – Explore the remains of a British RAF flying boat resting at 18–22 m, surrounded by reef fish and other marine life.
• Ship Graveyard – A collection of historic wrecks lying between 20 and 40 m, creating one of Sri Lanka's most exciting wreck diving destinations.
Every dive is guided by experienced PADI Dive Masters who select the best sites based on weather and diver experience.
⭐ PADI Open Water Diver Course
Become a certified diver with the internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver Course.
Learn dive theory, confined-water skills, buoyancy control, underwater communication, dive planning, and complete open-water training dives under certified PADI instructors.
After successful completion, you'll earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive worldwide with a buddy to 18 metres.
Throughout every experience, professional PADI instructors, quality equipment, and small group sizes ensure a safe, comfortable, and unforgettable adventure beneath the surface.
Location
Activity location
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- Pasikuda, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - XGMG+MP, Kayankerni, Sri Lanka
- Kayankerni, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka