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.
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.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Build skills over 5 adventure dives (e.g. Deep, Wreck, Nav).
Rescue & EFR
Confidence-boosting diver rescue with first-aid. 3 days.
Discover Scuba Diving
Try diving in a half-day intro with an instructor (no cert).
Nitrox Speciality
Extend no-stop limits; ideal for back-to-back wreck dives.
Divemaster (modular)
Start the pro track; flexible schedules across our centres.
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
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.
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.