Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka – Unawatuna & Nilaveli

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Visitors make Divers Land the top-rated dive operator in Unawatuna and Trincomalee

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Friendly, professional scuba diving, Unawatuna & Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
Discover Scuba, PADI courses, fun dives, reefs and wrecks with friendly local divers.

We are a small PADI dive centre (S-25216) that prides itself on offering exceptional service with a personal touch. We believe in keeping things simple, and we’re only satisfied when we provide the very best. Our focus is on ensuring you feel safe while enjoying a unique way to explore scuba diving in Sri Lanka.

Two Stunning Dive Locations in Sri Lanka

During the high season, from October to April, we are based in Unawatuna, just 5 km south of Galle. The best time to dive here, especially if you’re hoping to see whale sharks and manta rays, is between mid-February and mid-March.

During monsoon season, from April to October, we migrate to our base in Nilaveli, Trincomalee on the east coast.

If you’re new to scuba diving, come and discover it with us in either Unawatuna or Trincomalee. For those looking to learn, we offer PADI courses, from Open Water to Divemaster. And if you’re already certified, join Divers Land for fantastic fun dives in both locations.

“I dived here in Feb 2022. Amazing staff, as they are all local, they are there for the long haul. Other centres employ European staff they are just temporary – local staff have the commitment to their clients, as they care that their clients are safe and enjoy themselves. Book with Divers Land, you will not regret it.”
Ray H

“1) Dive Safe- feel very safe with the dive team. Everyone is so responsible preparing and helping before dive. Dive master all the time checking on the divers and make sure all of us are ok and feel comfortable during the dive. 2) Excellence service – Good preparation of all setting up of equipment, cleaning and fixing. 3) Great staff team- boss is helpful , staff are friendly and polite. 4) value for money. Reasonable rate for 5 star service experience . When you dive with such a passionate team.. it is so fun!”
Faith L

“It was one of the best and most memorable diving experiences in my life. The staff here at Divers Land are extremely professional, helpful, friendly, pleasant, and rather knowledgeable bunch. I’ve got my Padi open water licens from these days a few years ago, and every time I come to sri Lanka, I never miss out on diving here.”

mano jay – may 2024

 

“Awesome dive centre! I did my open water qualification and 2 fun dives here and I highly recommend this centre to anyone looking to dive. Lesa made me feel so safe while learning and guys knew the reef like the back of their hand! We saw turtles, eels, octopus and loads offish! Thank you so much!”

sophie adams – april 2024

  • star rating  Experienced staff. Clear instructions. Good price. - Best experiance. Dive school with a soul. Done two dives first day and two days second day. My 12 year son done two dives on the second day. Good briefing,... read more

    avatar thumb Teditedi
    July 17, 2025

    star rating  Excellent!  - Thamba was a great guide and Lesa gave good advice. Nice coral on all four dives. The bus stop dive was a good experience but every dive was nice. The... read more

    avatar thumb H3101PXlisar
    June 25, 2025

    star rating  Made two fun dives, good fun!  - Very nice dive and super cheap for Sri Lanka!
    Bus Station is a very cool dive site.
    The guides (like thamba) were super nice aswell!

    avatar thumb timowettstein
    June 25, 2025
  • star rating  Amazing experience in Divers Land Sri Lanka  - Went for a few dives, stayed for a few courses! Truly a great experience that I will carry with me. Everyone was so kind and treated me like an old... read more

    avatar thumb 225cassiusk
    June 20, 2025

    star rating  Swimming in an aquarium  - Woke up bright and early to swim in a place that looked like an aquarium with a well experienced guide. We felt safe the whole time and the guide made... read more

    avatar thumb Breanne C
    April 29, 2025

    star rating  Very good diving school  - I went to Divers Land to do my PADI Open Water. My teacher Lesa was very nice and friendly and taught us more than we needed to pass the course.... read more

    avatar thumb eniak2018
    March 15, 2024
  • star rating  We had our very first dive today. And it was a wonderful experience. We were looked so well after from the minute we arrived. We felt safe all way through.... read more

    avatar thumb I1134BNanner
    February 19, 2023

    star rating  My first dive in Sri Lanka was a night dive at their home reef ! Night dive is a 'must do' with divers land ! Why ?Not only because Shoy... read more

    avatar thumb Walter D
    January 23, 2023

    star rating  This is one of the best places to scubadive and to have fun. It was my first expericne with scubadiving. Not only had I never thought about trying scubadiving, but... read more

    avatar thumb _E368PJ
    January 7, 2023
  • star rating  After we got a good instruction and time to practice, we went into the ocean. The instructors were extremely kind - they always made sure that we are okay! We... read more

    avatar thumb Iva P
    November 17, 2022

    star rating  Fun and professional diving, for beginners and more advanced divers  - Went diving with my sister. She went voor her peddy (2 dives) and I had an beginners dive. I Had to practise first in a beginner pool and afther that... read more

    Cruiser63391524282
    November 16, 2022

    star rating  We are two certified divers who were diving with Shoy and his team for 5 days in unawatuna. We can really recommend the shop for certified divers since the atmosphere... read more

    dagmarh571
    April 11, 2022
  • star rating  We are completely beginners and they instructed us in a short time how to dive! Friendly crew and new equipment! Would recommend this diving center

    lukas2898
    April 9, 2022

    star rating  We went there for a First Dive / Discover diving (my wife) and two fun dives myself. The equipment was in great condition. Staff very professional and attentive to the... read more

    392karimg
    April 5, 2022

    star rating  We went for a morning of diving and we glad we did. We were greeted by a very friendly dive team. The briefing was detailed. Our dive master made us... read more

    sarahY3660CZ
    March 31, 2022
  • star rating  We are 2 AWD and made 22 dives with this great company. We immediately felt totally comfortable with Shoy and his team. We had so much fun and enjoyed every... read more

    Corinna S
    March 14, 2022

    star rating  We are two AWD divers and planned to do 6 fun dives each with Divers Land Divers. When we came there on our first day and talked to the owner... read more

    Manuela S
    March 1, 2022

    star rating  Had a great time doing the Advanced Open Water course at Divers Land. Shoy and his team were really helpful and friendly - we hope to be back soon for... read more

    A6316QRdavidm
    February 27, 2022
  • star rating  After many years of putting it off, I finally managed to get my open water padi qualification. Hoorahhhh. Lol. Shoy and the lads were a bunch of fun-loving yet, highly... read more

    Manojay15
    February 20, 2022

    star rating  Shoy and his crew are truly the best you can wish for on your diving adventure. I was very nervous to complete my PADI course but the instructors made me... read more

    Estelle B
    February 1, 2022

    star rating  The best diving experience - Shoy and his crew are truly the best you can wish for on your diving adventure. I was very nervous to complete my PADI course but the instructors made me... read more

    Estelleona
    February 1, 2022
  • star rating  Very professional and friendly company. Arranged dives via email and received a rapid response. We had a great time diving, thank you.

    kater322
    January 25, 2022

    star rating  It was our first diving experience and had an amazing experience with Divers Land Dive Club. And Divers Land Dive Club is absolutely professional in diving and many more water... read more

    pramodmaddu
    January 24, 2022

    star rating  A great experience getting my open water certificate! An experienced and friendly team with good equipment and high knowledge. With a PADI certified centre I felt very safe and well... read more

    Linda N
    January 19, 2022
  • star rating  I have only had 5 dives so far and the last one was over 4 years ago. Accordingly, I was nervous and also had some problems cleaning masks, etc.. I... read more

    kevin2491
    January 1, 2022

    star rating  Best place for your first dive or something special, if you’re seasoned diver! Shoy is an excellent instructor, always smiling, always there to help, patient and kind.

    Mikhail M
    January 1, 2022

    star rating  A great experience getting my open water certificate! An experienced and friendly team with good equipment and high knowledge. With a PADI certified centre I felt very safe and well... read more

    Linda N
    January 1, 2022
  • star rating  It was our first diving experience and had an amazing experience with Divers Land Dive Club. And Divers Land Dive Club is absolutely professional in diving and many more water... read more

    Pramod Madduma
    January 1, 2022

    star rating  Very professional and friendly company. Arranged dives via email and received a rapid response. We had a great time diving, thank you.

    Kate R
    January 1, 2022

    star rating  It was a really fun and exciting experience. I decently recommend this place. It was my first time diving ever, so I was a bit scared. But they were really... read more

    Fearless50800128464
    December 29, 2021
  • star rating  Experienced staff. Clear instructions. Good price. - Best experiance. Dive school with a soul. Done two dives first day and two days second day. My 12 year son done two dives on the second day. Good briefing,... read more

    avatar thumb Teditedi
    July 17, 2025
  • star rating  Excellent!  - Thamba was a great guide and Lesa gave good advice. Nice coral on all four dives. The bus stop dive was a good experience but every dive was nice. The... read more

    avatar thumb H3101PXlisar
    June 25, 2025
  • star rating  Made two fun dives, good fun!  - Very nice dive and super cheap for Sri Lanka!
    Bus Station is a very cool dive site.
    The guides (like thamba) were super nice aswell!

    avatar thumb timowettstein
    June 25, 2025
  • star rating  Amazing experience in Divers Land Sri Lanka  - Went for a few dives, stayed for a few courses! Truly a great experience that I will carry with me. Everyone was so kind and treated me like an old... read more

    avatar thumb 225cassiusk
    June 20, 2025
  • star rating  Swimming in an aquarium  - Woke up bright and early to swim in a place that looked like an aquarium with a well experienced guide. We felt safe the whole time and the guide made... read more

    avatar thumb Breanne C
    April 29, 2025
  • star rating  Very good diving school  - I went to Divers Land to do my PADI Open Water. My teacher Lesa was very nice and friendly and taught us more than we needed to pass the course.... read more

    avatar thumb eniak2018
    March 15, 2024
  • star rating  We had our very first dive today. And it was a wonderful experience. We were looked so well after from the minute we arrived. We felt safe all way through.... read more

    avatar thumb I1134BNanner
    February 19, 2023
  • star rating  My first dive in Sri Lanka was a night dive at their home reef ! Night dive is a 'must do' with divers land ! Why ?Not only because Shoy... read more

    avatar thumb Walter D
    January 23, 2023
  • star rating  This is one of the best places to scubadive and to have fun. It was my first expericne with scubadiving. Not only had I never thought about trying scubadiving, but... read more

    avatar thumb _E368PJ
    January 7, 2023
  • star rating  After we got a good instruction and time to practice, we went into the ocean. The instructors were extremely kind - they always made sure that we are okay! We... read more

    avatar thumb Iva P
    November 17, 2022

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