Hikkaduwa offers several top dive sites, including Kirala Gala, Conch Wreck, and Coral Garden. These sites feature vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and fascinating wrecks.

To start learning scuba diving in Sri Lanka, enroll in our PADI Open Water Diver course at our certified dive center International Diving School in Hikkaduwa or Trincomalee. The course covers basic skills, theory, and practical dives.

Yes, scuba diving in Sri Lanka is safe when conducted with certified dive centers that follow international safety standards. Always ensure your dive center is accredited by organizations like PADI.

While diving in Sri Lanka, you can encounter a variety of marine life, including colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles, reef sharks, and sometimes even dolphins and whales.

No prior experience is needed for introductory scuba diving programs like Discover Scuba Diving. These programs are designed for beginners and include all necessary training and supervision.

The cost of learning scuba diving in Sri Lanka varies. For example, a PADI Open Water Diver course at the International Diving School costs around $375. Prices may differ slightly between Hikkaduwa and Trincomalee.

Basic scuba diving equipment includes a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device, dive computer, and tank. We provide rental equipment if you do not have your own.

While diving is possible year-round in Sri Lanka, the best diving seasons are from October to April in Hikkaduwa and from May to September in Trincomalee, ensuring the best conditions and visibility.

Children as young as 8 years old can try scuba diving with programs like PADI Bubblemaker. For certification courses such as the PADI Open Water Diver, the minimum age is 10 years.

Yes, people with poor eyesight can dive. Prescription masks are available, and soft contact lenses can also be worn while diving.

If you book Discover Scuba Diving with us, you do not need to have swimming skills as our Instructor will take care of you during the Dive. If you want to do the Open Water Diver, basic swimming skills are necessary. You should be able to swim 200 meters or snorkel 300 meters and float or tread water for 10 minutes. This ensures your comfort and safety while diving.