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7 Sri Lanka Snorkeling Tours Worth Booking

7 trips  ·  from $16 per person

The 7 best sri lanka snorkeling tours you can book right now, with what each costs per person, how long you are in the water and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

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Mirissa: Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

1.Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,064 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $16Our pick

Meet the Mirissa Adventures team for a guided swim with turtles, fish, and coral in calm coastal water. You get gear, safety instruction, a personal guide such as Mahesh, Tharush, Sahan, or Chamil, hotel pickup within Mirissa, and time for photos. Afterward, use the changing room and freshwater shower, then enjoy bananas and water.

“Definitely saw turtles which were super beautiful and we had plenty of time to swim with them. The guide was very kind and provided all the equipment we needed and helped us for our snorkels well! They provided beautiful pictures from the GoPro!”

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Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa - The Photos and Videos Are Part of the Value
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Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

2.Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · from $25Top rated

Meet your guide at Araliya Restaurant in Mirissa, walk about five minutes to the beach, and spend roughly an hour snorkeling from shore near Parrot Rock. Your guide supplies equipment, helps less confident swimmers, searches for turtles and reef fish, and sends underwater photos and videos afterward. This is not a boat trip.

“This was such an amazing experience. The guides are great and take good care to make sure you’re comfortable. We got to see several turtles and fish. I highly recommend this activity of your in the area.”

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Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles - The first minutes in the water
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Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

3.Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Swim with sea turtles near Mirissa on a small-group snorkel trip led by English or Sinhala-speaking guides. Your hour includes gear, instruction, a short boat ride, hotel pickup in a tuk tuk, and photos or videos. Guides such as Amil, Pasi, and Sandesh help beginners stay safe while you look for turtles, rays, moray eels, coral, and reef fish.

“First time snorkelling. Amazing experience. Team was very helpful and taught us to snorkel”

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Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles - What you may see below the surface
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Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

4.Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $24

Meet the Mirissa Adventure team for a roughly two-hour private snorkeling trip in Mirissa. You’ll receive a short lesson, gear, personal instruction, snacks, water, and a fresh-water rinse before swimming with sea turtles and small fish. Nuwan is praised as a helpful instructor, and hotel pickup is included within the Mirissa area.

“Great experience! The staffs were friendly and we had a wonderful time. I highly recommend doing it.”

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From Uppuveli Beach: Pigeon Island Snorkeling Tour - The boat ride and small-group setup
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From Uppuveli Beach: Pigeon Island Snorkeling Tour

5.From Uppuveli Beach: Pigeon Island Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

From Uppuveli Beach, take a 30-minute boat ride to Pigeon Island National Park for guided snorkeling among coral, tropical fish, turtles, and Black Tip Reef Sharks. Trinco Bay Dive Center supplies gear, snacks, water, and an English-speaking guide, with boats limited to seven people. Bring cash for the LKR 13,000 park fee.

“I had the most amazing snorkeling experience at Pigeon Island with Trinco Bay Dive Center! The team was incredibly professional, friendly, and made us feel safe throughout the entire trip. We saw vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, and even Black Tip Reef Sharks—it was absolutely magical! The guide stayed with us the whole time, pointing out marine life and helping beginners feel comfortable. Unlike other tours I’ve tried, this one offered small group sizes, personalized service, and top-quality snorkeling gear. The location is stunning, and the clear waters around Pigeon Island National Park were perfect for underwater exploration. If you’re looking for the best snorkeling tour in Trincomalee...”

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Snorkeling Trip To Pigeon Island - Starting at Pigeon Island Tours
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Snorkeling Trip To Pigeon Island

6.Snorkeling Trip To Pigeon Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Meet Pigeon Island Tours, collect your mask, fins, safety jacket, and water, then take a shared boat from Nilaveli to Pigeon Island Marine National Park. You have about three hours to swim and snorkel on your own. Turtles, blacktip reef sharks, rays, colorful fish, and some living coral are possible. A guide and park admission cost extra.

“L’activité est plaisante, mais le rapport qualité / prix n’est pas bon. C’est trop cher pour une prestation qui, au final, se résume qu’à nous amener et nous ramener à 5min de bateau et prêter des masques. En plus de payer la prestation il faut payer « l’entrée de l’île » qui s’élève au moins à 70€. Sinon une fois sur place rien à dire, l’endroit est magnifique et on y voit réellement beaucoup de requins et quelques tortues !”

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Snorkeling Trip from Polhena Beach, Matara, Sri Lanka - The 1.5-hour plan, from meeting point to sea
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Snorkeling Trip from Polhena Beach, Matara, Sri Lanka

7.Snorkeling Trip from Polhena Beach, Matara, Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Start at Polhena Beach near Matara for a 1.5-hour guided snorkel with a group of no more than five. Snorkeling Mirissa supplies clean, modern masks, fins, and safety gear. Guides including Dilip and Supul have helped beginners swim with turtles, spot reef fish, and enjoy the sea at an easy pace.

“The snorkeling was very nice. Although it was not the season, we were able to see lots of fish and animals. Unfortunately we didn't get to swim with any turtles, but the crew did everything so that we could see them.”

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