Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Southern Province

The top 5 dive and snorkel sites in Southern Province, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Southern Province guide

dive sites: 5
dive shops: 12

AreasGalle4 Matara1

5 sites, ranked by diver reviews

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The Conch

No reviews yetSri Lanka, South and Colombo

It is a 3555-ton steam-powered oil tanker. Sunk june 3rd, 1903. Totally apart but very interesting live and a couple of swimthroughs. Approx 10 miles from Hikkaduwa on the SW coast of Sri Lanka. Buoy line on the wreck.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry

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Yala Rock

No reviews yetSri Lanka, South and Colombo

Yala Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Sri Lanka, South and Colombo which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry

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Kirala Gala

No reviews yetSri Lanka, South and Colombo

Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry

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Dispa Rock

No reviews yetSri Lanka

Dispa Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Sri Lanka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 88.6 ftBoat entry

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Lagoon Reef

No reviews yetSri Lanka, South and Colombo

Site between couple of rocks with an average depth of 7 meters. Hard corals and reef fish by boat

BeginnerMax depth 23 ftBoat entry

Snorkeling & Scuba Map of Southern Province: numbered map of the top 5 dive and snorkel sites, with ratings — Numbers match the ranked list of Southern Province dive and snorkel sites. Full map with key

Top dive shops in Southern Province

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Seahorse Dive Center

4.9 (229) · Galle

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Divers Land Dive Club

4.9 (127) · Unawatuna

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Dive For You

4.9 (56) · Hikkaduwa

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Submarine Diving Centre

4.8 (131) · Galle

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Southern Province diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Southern Province for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 5 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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Are there dive shops in Southern Province?

Zentacle lists 12 dive shops in Southern Province. The top-rated are Seahorse Dive Center (4.9 from 229 reviews) and Divers Land Dive Club (4.9 from 127 reviews).