Pigeon Island National Park and nearby coral reefs offer excellent snorkeling with tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral formations. Most tours include equipment and boat transfers. Best for: water sports enthusiasts, marine life lovers, families.
What to Expect
Difficulty ranges from easy to moderate. Group sizes are typically max 15. Tours available in English, Sinhala, Tamil, German.
Our Top Picks
5 hand-picked activities for this trip

Beginner Snorkeling Lesson
Best for complete beginners or nervous swimmers
- Start in swimming pool for confidence building
- PADI certified instructor provides personal attention

Coral Garden Snorkel Safari
Best for intermediate snorkelers wanting variety
- Explore three different underwater environments
- Snorkel around 1960s cargo ship wreck

Full Day Island Hopping Snorkel Tour
Best for adventure seekers wanting comprehensive experience
- Visit four different snorkeling locations in one day
- Fresh seafood lunch on uninhabited island beach

Pigeon Island National Park Snorkeling
Best for all skill levels including beginners
- Snorkel in Sri Lanka's first marine national park
- See blacktip reef sharks and sea turtles

Sunset Snorkel and BBQ
Best for couples and groups wanting social experience
- Snorkel during golden hour for active marine life
- Fresh beach barbecue prepared by local chefs
Booking Advice
More on Trincomalee
For sights rather than tours, see the things to do in Trincomalee. The Trincomalee guide covers where to stay and how to get around.
We arrange all of these for our guests. Tell us which one and when you are in Trincomalee.

