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Pigeon Island National Park Snorkeling

Pigeon Island National Park Snorkeling - practical travel guide with honest advice.

Explore Sri Lanka's premier marine national park with pristine coral reefs just 150 meters offshore. Protected status means fishing is banned, resulting in abundant marine life including parrotfish, angelfish, and blacktip reef sharks. Best for all skill levels including beginners. It takes Half day and is rated easy.

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Half day·max 15·easy

Best for all skill levels including beginners

What to Expect

8:00
8:00am

Meet at Nilaveli Beach

Equipment fitting and safety briefing on the beach.

8:30
8:30am

Boat transfer to Pigeon Island

Short 10-minute boat ride across the coral reef lagoon.

9:00
9:00am

First snorkel site at island's north side

Shallow reef perfect for spotting colourful reef fish.

10:30
10:30am

Second site at coral gardens

Deeper waters with table corals and larger fish species.

11:30
11:30am

Beach time on Pigeon Island

Rest on the sandy beach and spot resident monitor lizards.

12:30
12:30pm

Return to Nilaveli Beach

Equipment return and tour debrief.

Highlights

Snorkel in Sri Lanka's first marine national park

Nearby Attractions

Worth visiting while you are in the area

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