WRECKS & DIVE SITES IN COLOMBO

As you descent down the line, you start to see a shadowy mass that is the superstructure of a cargo freighter. But you wonder at the strange yellow mass off in the distance – as get closer and you realize it is a school of hundreds of snapper, hanging out by the bow of the wreck. And look closely, and you’ll see all sorts of macro life. Oh, and don’t forget to look up every so often because there may be whale sharks cruising by (not as often as we’d like, which is every dive, but often enough for you to ask yourself if you feel lucky. Well, do you?)

If you are a keen wreck-head (yes, we just made that word up), Colombo should make your eyes light up. Wrecks range in size from the massive Thermopylae Sierra wreck, with penetration opportunities for all skill levels to smaller tug boats – and all of them play host to a very large resident fish population (yay for paper beating rock, and wreck beating fishing nets).

So whether you love wrecks (and who doesn’t? Wrecks are amazing!!!) or just want to enjoy marine life, these sites have something for you. Oh, and we do have some regular reefs as well. 🙂

Read on for more info on each of the sites. Do note that while most sites do require an Advanced Open Water card, Open Water divers can also dive them, provided they have documented deep diving experience or do an Advanced Course/Deep Adventure Dive (for a nominal surcharge over the cost of the dives).