Rest of the year, expect rough seas, high waves, and limited visibility during the northeast monsoon.

__You don’t need to be a scuba diver to get to know the fascinating world underwater and its splendor!__

Snorkelling is a relaxing activity for the whole family, children, and adults of all ages. It can be also the first step into diving or simply an alternative.

Equipped with mask, snorkel and fins you float on the water surface and watch the vibrant coral reefs, rocks and coral reef-fish below. An intense experience and unforgettable moments.

##### Why East Coast?
Snorkeling in Nilaveli & Trincomalee area is the absolute highlight of your stay on the east coast. You experience the most vibrant coral reefs of Sri Lanka, soft and hard corals, schools of colorful fish and different coral fish of the Indian Ocean.

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Nilaveli

##### Arrival
Upon your arrival at the base, you will be welcomed by one of our local and international Divemasters and Instructors. You fill out the necessary paperwork and make your payment. We accept both card and cash.

##### Preparation
Then you are sized up for your equipment, if you aren’t already carrying your own snorkeling equipment. 

Then you will have a short briefing about important information of the snorkeling sites, important local procedures, safety procedures, recall procedures, attractions of the snorkeling site and marine life.

##### Departure
Finally, we cast off! Most snorkeling sites can be reached within 10 minutes.

##### Snorkeling
We snorkel always in small groups. Enjoy the surroundings in your own pace and speed. 

Our local boatmen will show you the best spots where you can spend 2 to 3 hours discovering the fantastic underwater world.

##### Return
Once you return to the diving centre, our staff shows you our washing place where you can wash both private and rental equipment and have a shower. 

You are always welcome to share your snorkeling experience and we help you to identify all the different kinds of marine life you saw during your snorkeling trip.

Snorkeling & diving help to create a bond between people, all coming from different parts of the world, but all sharing the same love for the ocean, and we provide a platform for just that.

Pigeon Island Snorkeling in Nilaveli 

- Dry Bag
- Swimming suit 
- Water bottle 
- Sunscreen (LOTS of sunscreen with Zinc!)
- Towel

##### Bring along your good spirits and a thirst for adventure
Bring your positivity and smiles and make sure to pack in a bit extra and spread them around. We're going to be all smiles and laughter all through this journey.

__The Pigeon Island is the only National Marine Park on the north-east coast of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by turtles, tropical fish, searching for Black Tip Reef Sharks.__

In the area of Pigeon Island, 1 km from the diving base, you’ll see colorful corals, eels, small groups of different fish or colorful drawn boxfish. Let yourself drift while iridescent parrotfish and damselfish pass slowly. Filigree lined sweetlips fish standing elegantly in the flow, butterflyfish and bannerfish dancing before the dark blue curtain of the sea.

Around the main island you have chance to spot different species of turtles, various species of rays and even Blacktip Reef Sharks.

All prices exclude the entrance ticket to the Pigeon Island. Entrance fees to the Pigeon Island National Marine Park are calculated and paid directly in our diving centre before the departure, depending on the number of participants on the boat. Or agreed while confirming the price in advance. The entrance ticket cost around 40 Euros/adult and it’s paid on arrival to our diving centre only in cash in Euro, USD or LKR.

Snorkeling trips from Nilaveli take around 3 hours in total. You reach Pigeon Islands within a boat ride of around 20 minutes and a duration of around 2 hours snorkeling from the shore around the main island.

PIGEON ISLAND - “The Snorkeler’s Paradise”

The world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your first scuba diving certification in Sri Lanka!

##### What to expect:
__Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.__

Your first breath underwater is something you will never forget! During this course, you learn the skills and knowledge needed to become a certified diver, get an understanding of how to use your equipment and care for it, how to manoeuvre underwater with all the gear, to dive with a buddy and understand safe diving practices, dive planning, and get comfortable with your buoyancy while respecting the environment you are surrounded. The course consists of 5 confined water sessions and 4 dives at local spots under the supervision of a PADI Dive Instructor.

##### Course Content:
- Knowledge Development in our diving centre (one day classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving.
- Five Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills.
- Four Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore!

As a PADI Open Water Diver, you can dive up to 18 metres/60 feet deep anywhere in the world, lifetime. If you would like to take a next step the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course is waiting for you!


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PADI Open Water Diver Course in Nilaveli

Your first underwater experience! Explore the fascinating blue world and start your lifetime adventure in Sri Lanka!

Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to Try Scuba Diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, our Try Scuba Diving and PADI Discover Scuba Diving is for you.

##### What to expect:

__While not a scuba certification course, Try Scuba Diving and PADI Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.__

To breathe underwater for the first time – what a feeling! This is simply incomparable! You have to get used to it at first. After all, people are not made for it normally. After a few minutes of quiet breathing under water, most participants realize how easy diving can be. To stay calm and to follow the instructions of your PADI Instructor are the first prerequisites to complete the first diving exercises of your life. If that works after a few minutes, most of the participants are really enthusiastic and never forget that first impression under water.

##### Course Content:
You learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. If you make an open water dive, you’ll practice a few more skills in shallow water to prepare for your adventure. Get ready to:

- Learn about the basic scuba equipment and how to use it underwater
- Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater
- Learn key skills that you’ll use during every scuba dive
- Have fun swimming around and exploring
- Hear about becoming a certified diver through the [PADI Open Water Diver course](https://www.rapidadventures.lk/experiences/padi-open-water-diver-course-in-nilaveli)


Pigeon Island Snorkeling in Nilaveli

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Nilaveli

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April - October

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