Scuba Diving
The beaches and water of the Negombo and surrounding are said to be teeming with a wide variety of flora and fauna. The lagoons calm waters make it an ideal diving spot to observe the unique and vibrant sea life.

Scuba diving is a popular tourist past time and there are many good spots to dive in Negombo. The calm waters of the lagoon make it a safe dive spot compared to open sea diving. During scuba diving tours, visitors get the opportunity to view the vibrant corals with their artistic swirls and patterns that span the sea floor. Nestled among the coral are colourful and vivid fish such as Angel fish, Powder Blue Sturgeon, the Sergeant Major and Striped Damsel.

Turtles are also a big part of marine life in Sri Lanka, coming to lay their eggs in the night. Many can be found in the daytime swimming around the corals looking for food.

A drive down south from Negombo reveals some excellent dive spots near the former port city of Galle. Here visitors can explore ancient wrecks from the Portugese and Dutch as well as British World War 2 ships including the HMS Hermes, the first aircraft carrier ever constructed.

Scuba diving in Negombo is an experience not to be missed, from the vibrant corals to colourful aquatic life. The oceans of Sri Lanka truly are a tropical paradise. Jetwing Seashells is a modern, stylish yet affordable hotel situated on the calm shores of Negombo.