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MAXIMUM DEPTH: 12m

MINIMUM DEPTH: 6m

BOAT TRIP: 15-20 minutes

MINIMUM LEVEL: Beginner Level

Diving in Delvaniya Gala Diyamba, you will see some nice examples of corals as it’s linked with Talpe reef – one of great creation of Mother Nature. In this place you will see many Snappers, Angelfish, Lion Fish and Giant Moray. You can even spot a Turtle if you’re lucky!

This diving location possesses a similar experience to the Rock Island dive here on Unawatuna beach and we dive between 6 meters to 12 meters depth.

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 17m

MINIMUM DEPTH: 12m

BOAT TRIP: 15-20 minutes

MINIMUM LEVEL: Open Water

Reef Wreck is located only a short boat ride from Sun Diving Center on the beach. This interesting box shaped reef is a popular location to dive since there are many beautiful marine species living on and within this reef.

The dive starts to become exciting at only 5 meters deep where the natural boxed reef begins, divers can then immerse themselves up to 17 meters deep to explore the whole reef, finding Damselfish, Goatfish, Snappers, Bannerfish, Angel fish, Butterfly fish, Emperors and much more. Divers have a brilliant opportunity to discover and learn the symbiotic relationships between marine life when spending time in this ecosystem.

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 18m

MINIMUM DEPTH: 8m

BOAT TRIP: 10-15 minutes

MINIMUM LEVEL: Open Water / Scuba Diver

The Goda Gala Diyamba dive site ranks high on our list for its appeal to divers of all experience levels and the abundant presence of Napoleon (Humphead) fish. These majestic creatures, among the largest reef fishes globally and the largest in the wrasse family, captivate with their distinctive features including fleshy lips and a hump over their head, reminiscent of a Napoleon hat. Their presence adds a unique allure to this dive, making it a fascinating experience for underwater enthusiasts.

In addition to the Napoleon fish, the site boasts a diverse array of reef inhabitants. Divers can encounter a multitude of reef fish, along with turtles, stingrays, groupers, moray eels, various slugs, and sea plants. During our recent diving season, we were fortunate to witness remarkable sightings of whale sharks at this location, enhancing its reputation as a hotspot for unforgettable marine encounters.

Goda Gala Diyamba is characterized by its natural rocky reefs, providing diverse underwater terrain for exploration. Divers can venture to depths of up to 18 meters, with the site conveniently reachable via a short 10-minute boat ride from the departure point. This accessibility and the richness of marine life make Goda Gala Diyamba a favored destination among divers seeking both adventure and the chance to marvel at the wonders of the underwater world.

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 30m

MINIMUM DEPTH: 14m

BOAT TRIP: 15 minutes

MINIMUM LEVEL: Advanced

Diyamba Kupatha (shark point) dive site is cherished by divers for its stunning Black Corals, Red Corals, Moray Eels, Turtles, Anemones, Trevally, and consistent marine life. Divers can enjoy exploring the extensive rocky terrain, ranging in depths of up to 30m, and navigate through the rocky formations throughout the dive. Occasionally, dolphins and whale sharks have been sighted here, adding to the excitement for visitors. This site is located a bit farther from the shore, requiring a boat ride of approximately 15-20 minutes to reach.

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 18m

MINIMUM DEPTH: 6m

BOAT TRIP: 10 minutes

MINIMUM LEVEL: Open Water

The Goda Kupatha dive site is just a short boat ride from Sun Diving Centre. At Goda Kupatha divers can mainly explore rocky areas consisting of colorful corralled reefs, however since the Tsunami parts of these corals have sadly eroded but its by far one of our best dive sites for coral life. Recently we have noticed that some beautiful soft corals have been returning and it is a beautiful site to see.

However, because of this it is especially important to always be aware and mindful of your diving practices and buoyancy to preserve the coral life here at Goda Kupatha, remembering corals are incredibly sensitive and can die or have severe long last effects from just one human touch. Almost everything in the ocean is alive or part of the natural habitat.

There is also still plenty of marine life living here consisting of reef fish, different types of rays, Porcupine, Puffer Fish and crustaceans.

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 18m

MINIMUM DEPTH: 8m

BOAT TRIP: 20-25 minutes

MINIMUM LEVEL: Open Water

The cause of the Galle Ship Wreck dive site is still unconfirmed and left for the diver’s imagination as the area has been filled in during the development of the harbour. However, it is believed that the site was either a shipwreck or possibly a place where a cannon had been abandoned, and then has been cut making the remaining pieces of the wreck scatter over the sandy bottom. This means that this wreck is not intact and easy to explore, but is still worth visiting.

Marine life at this site includes corals, sponges, numerous species of reef fish including snappers, angelfish, porcupine fish and moray eels.

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 20m

MINIMUM DEPTH: 8m

BOAT TRIP: 25-30 minutes

MINIMUM LEVEL: Open Water

This is a wreck dive site located in Galle, closer to Hikkaduwa Beach. Ralagala wreck continues to have some remains for us divers to explore such as oil barrels, transmission parts and undamaged parts of the great hull. The maximum depth of this interesting dive is 20 meters; however we remain around 15 meters to see the best parts of the ancient ship wreck.

Fortunately, this wreck provides shade and cover for many marine species including snappers, porcupine fish, angelfish, pufferfish, giant moray and large titan triggerfish.