Season: October → April
Water 27–29 °C
Viz ~10–25 m

Dive Unawatuna with Divers Land when it’s best: wrecks, reefs & easy seas.

From October to April the Indian Ocean settles on Sri Lanka’s south-west. Join us for relaxed boat dives, the historic SS Rangoon, colourful reefs off Galle, and PADI courses from beginner to pro.

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Dive sites

Quick facts

Sea state: Calm AM, light chop PM.
Best for: All levels; wreck lovers score well.
Boats: Daily morning departures.
Getting here: ~2–3 hrs from Colombo.

Tip: Book early for Dec–Feb peak.

Season: October → April
Water 27–29 °C
Viz ~10–25 m

Why dive Unawatuna with Divers Land

Seasonal sweet-spot

We open Unawatuna when conditions are best: stable weather, warm water and reliable viz from October to April.

Wrecks & reefs

Historic SS Rangoon (~30–32 m) plus easy, fishy fringing reefs — ideal for mixed-experience groups.

Small groups

We keep ratios tight, match sites to conditions and experience, and run unhurried surface intervals.

Unawatuna highlight sites

SS Rangoon — classic wreck

Depth: 30–32 m (Adv/Deep)
Viz: ~10–20 m
Current: light–moderate

Advanced

Galle outer reefs

Depth: 10–20 m
Viz: ~10–20 m
Current: generally mild

All levels

Patch reefs & macro

Depth: 8–16 m
Viz: ~10–20 m
Great for: training, fun dives

Beginner-friendly

Learn to dive with Divers land – PADI courses at Unawatuna

Open Water Diver

Your first full certification; 3–4 days incl. pool, theory and 4 ocean dives.

€370 · min age 10

Advanced Open Water Diver

Build skills over 5 adventure dives (e.g. Deep, Wreck, Nav).

€350

Rescue & EFR

Confidence-boosting diver rescue with first-aid. 3 days.

€460

Discover Scuba Diving

Try diving in a half-day intro with an instructor (no cert).

€70

Nitrox Speciality

Extend no-stop limits; ideal for back-to-back wreck dives.

€140

Divemaster (modular)

Start the pro track; flexible schedules across our centres.

POA

Fun-dive & package prices

Offer	Includes	Price
2-tank boat (AM)	Guide, tanks/weights, snacks, water	€60
Refresher + 1 or 2 boat dives	Skill tune-up + guided dive	€65 / €90
Snorkelling tours	Join the boat; mask/snorkel/fins	€20–€30

Kit rental and camera hire available on request.

Where we dive

Unawatuna & Galle bay. Morning boats depart the beach; most sites are 10–25 minutes away.

Travel

From Colombo (CMB): 2–3 hrs by car or scenic coastal train to Galle, then a short tuk-tuk.

What to bring

Certification card/logbook, sunscreen, towel, reef-safe habits. We’ll handle the rest.

Divers Land Unawatuna

“Professional and unflustered. Great wreck briefings and a calm pace.” — A UK guest

“Warm water and turtles for my first post-cert dives — perfect.” — Newly certified diver

“The whole trip was worth it for the Rangoon. Will be back.” — Wreck fan

Check dates & book

Tell us your preferred dates between 1 October and 30 April, diver numbers and experience, and we’ll confirm the best plan.

Booking enquiry

Season FAQs

When is Unawatuna in season?

Our south-west season runs roughly October through April, when winds are favourable and seas are calmer.

What certification do I need for the wrecks?

SS Rangoon sits around 30–32 m, so Advanced with Deep or guided progression is recommended. We can arrange training.

What are typical conditions?

Water 27–29 °C, visibility around 10–25 m, generally light currents; mornings are usually the smoothest.

Do you run try dives?

Yes — our Discover Scuba Diving experience runs most days in season and is ideal for first-timers.

Can non-divers join the boat?

Absolutely — we welcome snorkellers and riders when sea conditions allow.