Diving In Negombo The Ultimate Undersea Adventure!

As a holiday destination of sun, sand and surf

, Sri Lanka needs no introduction. This pearl-drop island that appears to dangle from the tip of the Indian peninsula is an idyllic geological platter of compactly arranged tropical delights that presents itself to the holiday-makers enjoyment. The island is rimmed with a wide stretch of golden coastal belt where picturesque fishing villages have existed practically since the islands first human habitation 2500 years ago. Of the many recreational delights that the sporting tourists have found in these playful, yet gentle-natured waves are wind surfing and sailing and deep sea diving has rapidly been gaining popularity.

Negombo is one such burgeoning hot-spot for diving enthusiasts. The fishing community-turned-tourist-city that nestled at the mouth of a large lagoon on the islands west coast, was once a major trading point of the Portuguese and Dutch. It is situated only 30 kilometers away from Colombo and 10 kilometers from the international airport. Diving sites in Negombo are about 15 meters in maximum depth, whose waters retain a warm temperature of 27C with visibility up to 20 and 25 meters. The ideal diving conditions appear to be made for the express purpose of viewing the masses of vibrant marine life that supports the towns fishing industry, up close and personal. Lionfish, eels, parrotfish, angelfish, butterfly fish are only a few of the varieties that are found in abundance here, as well as other forms of marine life such as lobsters, octopus, stingrays, turtles and even sharks and whales - all within colorful environs of the coral sea beds.

Some of the best dive sites are Diyamba Gala Reef, Derana Gala Reef, Lobster Reef the dark depths of Hanova Reef and Route 66 Reef, while Mada, Siri and Shark point are also popular. Diving centres are multiplying at a steady rate in the area and most hotels offer in-house diving arrangements, so getting equipped and ready should not be a problem. Theres no reason to miss out on the fun even if youve never dived before; there are several diving schools that can introduce newbies to this exciting water sport. The best seasons for diving are November to the end of March and the June-September period.

If youre looking for comfortable accommodation where best to enjoy this popular pastime, it is best if you skip over the myriad of smaller rest houses and Sri Lanka hotels that populate the area and head over to The Jetwing Blue Oceanic. This Negombo hotel not only boasts an ideal situation, but also provides high quality service and cuisine while not being too hard on your travel budget.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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