Best Things to Do on a Scuba Diving in Trincomalee Scuba diving in Trincomalee guide — clear-water wreck and reef diving on Sri Lanka's east coast, including the Pigeon Island and Swami Rock dive sites.
Several wrecks from the Second World War lie off Trincomalee's coast, popular with more experienced divers for their depth and history.
Shallow, colourful coral gardens around Pigeon Island suit beginners and snorkellers as well as certified divers.
Calm seas and good visibility during this window make it the most reliable time to dive on the east coast.
Dive schools operate out of Trincomalee, Nilaveli and Uppuveli — all share the same May-September dry season.
Shallow coral reef diving around Pigeon Island National Park, with reef sharks, turtles and dense coral gardens in clear water.
Deeper dives to wartime wrecks suit certified divers comfortable with depth and current, arranged through local dive schools.
