Sri Lanka’s Underwater Paradise
Pigeon Island is a marine national park offshore from Nilaveli, featuring pristine coral reefs, colorful fish, and an underwater shipwreck. Perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving with incredible marine life.
Marine Life
- Coral Reefs: Diverse and healthy ecosystem
- Tropical Fish: Hundreds of species
- Shipwreck: Interesting diving site (deeper dives)
- Turtles: Occasionally spotted
Diving/Snorkeling
- Access: Boat tours from Nilaveli beach
- Snorkel Cost: $20-30 per person
- Dive Cost: $50-80 per dive
- Best Time: May-Sep