SCUBA DIVING

The beaches and water of the Negombo and surrounding are said to be teeming with a wide variety of flora and fauna. The lagoons calm waters make it an ideal diving spot to observe the unique and vibrant sea life.

Scuba diving is a popular tourist past time and there are many good spots to dive in Negombo. The calm waters of the lagoon make it a safe dive spot compared to open sea diving. During scuba diving tours, visitors get the opportunity to view the vibrant corals with their artistic swirls and patterns that span the sea floor. Nestled among the coral are colourful and vivid fish such as Angel fish, Powder Blue Sturgeon, the Sergeant Major and Striped Damsel.

Turtles are also a big part of marine life in Sri Lanka, coming to lay their eggs in the night. Many can be found in the daytime swimming around the corals looking for food. Scuba diving in Negombo is an experience not to be missed, from the vibrant corals to colourful aquatic life.

SNORKELING

Snorkeling  is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually swimfins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn. Use of this equipment allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods of time with relatively little effort.

Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity, particularly at tropical resort and scuba diving locations. The primary appeal is the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting without the complicated equipment and training required for scuba diving, and without the exhaled bubbles of scuba-diving equipment.

Snorkeling is a wonderful activity that can be enjoyed by almost anyone who has access to the ocean, a lake, river, pond or quarry. Snorkeling as an activity frequently lives in the shadows of scuba diving - another excellent pastime, but one that requires significantly more instruction, time and money. Most people who have snorkeled have done so only on group charters while on vacation, but snorkeling is an activity that can be done almost anytime, anywhere.