Tours/Sri Lanka/Snorkeling Trip to Pigeon Island
Viator · group up to 7 pax

Snorkeling Trip to Pigeon Island

4.9(36)Sri Lanka1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.9(35)

Description

In the area of Pigeon Island, 1 km from the diving base, you’ll see colorful corals, Eels, small groups of different fish or colorful drawn Boxfish. Let yourself drift while iridescent Parrot Fish and Damselfish pass slowly. Filigree Lined Sweetlips Fish standing elegantly in the flow, Butterfly Fish and Banner fish dancing before the dark blue curtain of the sea. With some luck you have encounters with turtles, various species of ray or even Blacktip Reef Sharks there.

Tour Options

Snorkeling Trip to Pigeon Island
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Bottled water
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Not included
Pigeon Island Entrance Ticket 13 000 LKR per Adult/ 6 500 per Children (bellow 12 years))

Pickup Locations & Times

We offer free pick up between Trincomalee and Kuchchaveli (Trincomalee, Uppuveli, Nilaveli, Kuchchaveli)

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(36)

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U3574MXed
July 9, 2026
Absolute legend : Ask for Rabu!

If you’re heading to Divinguru, do yourself a massive favor and ask for Rabu. We honestly can’t recommend him enough! In total transparency : my mom was incredibly anxious about snorkeling and diving. She really didn’t want to go and felt totally unfit for it, but Rabu completely turned her day around! By the end of it, she said it was the best day of the entire trip! For us, Rabu is quite literally the "guru" of Divinguru! He managed her anxiety with such patience, expertise, and a genuinely responsible leadership attitude that she went from terrified to totally relaxed. Because she was calm, the rest of us could actually enjoy ourselves, too. He anticipated every single one of our needs and hit that perfect sweet spot of being fun and friendly while staying completely in control of the situation. We felt like we were in the safest hands possible the entire time. His attention to detail was top-tier: - Safety & Gear: He handled all the equipment logistics to the boat flawlessly. - Boat Management: He took massive care with the weight distribution on the boat, especially looking out for my mom. He helped her get in and out of the water safely and made sure she was always stable. - In-Water Guidance: He actually held my mom’s hand while we were diving with the sharks! She told us afterward that because of him, the sharks were "no big deal" and she felt 100% secure the whole time. - Captain Skills: He’s a pro at driving the boat, keeping the ride fun, but always respected the waves to keep us safe. The rest of the team handled the admin side of things, but Rabu for us was the one who makes the magic happen on the ground and in the water. The guy made our day unforgettable and honestly, we’re already talking about coming back to Sri Lanka to go to Pigeon Island with him again. If you’re nervous or just want an expert who genuinely cares about your experience, look no further. Rabu is the best!

Operator response

Thank you very much Ece for your enthusiastic and detailed review about your Pigeon Island snorkeling experience. We are thrilled to hear that Prabu was able to transform your mother's experience and create such a positive, memorable snorkeling trip. The dedication to safety, attention to detail, and genuine care truly exemplify the standards we strive for at Divinguru. We look forward to welcoming you all back for more diving and snorkelling adventures and we appreciate your kind recommendation.

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V3969YTmichellen
July 3, 2026
Perfect day out

This was absolutely worth it. The staff 20/10. So friendly and helpful. The tours amazing. Also if you book 48 hours in advance you get a 10% discount. Bonus and on top of that 10% discount coupons at there restaurant and the if you pay cash another 3%. This is just to unreal. The boat driver are friendly and the snorkel guides showed us amazing things.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling trip spotting many fish! We are delighted to hear you liked our operation and services. You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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christiancW4601YV
July 3, 2026
Snorkelling & whale watching

Great experience, good service with good guides on offer! You get discounts for their restaurant as well if you book early as well as if you pay in cash! 10/10 would recommend

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling and whale watching trip with us. You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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Navigate43932510085
July 3, 2026
Great service, good service. Snorklibg with lots of fish and revhairs!

Flinke guides, close on. A thorough introduction to routines and orogram.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling trip spotting many fish, sharks and turtles! You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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Navigate43932510085
July 2, 2026
Fantastic good quality of guide. Propert arrangement. Recommended.

Knowledge. Attitudes. Positive, solution-oriented staff. 10 of 10

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling trip to Pigeon Island with us! You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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StephJones01
June 16, 2026
Pigeon Island fun

Fabulous snorkelling trip with DivingGuru, very friendly organisation of the trip and helpful. Prabu was a fantastic guide and took us round the reef, showing us all the marine life. We saw lots of sharks and fish - my son saw a turtle on a later snorkel in the same trip.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling trip spotting many fish, sharks and turtles! You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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Curious00438148645
June 16, 2026
Pigeon Island

Prabu was a fabulous guide on our snorkelling trip. We saw so many sharks and amazing fish. Thanks so much!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your review, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling trip spotting many fish and sharks! You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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r0belienn
June 14, 2026
Super nice trip

Very nice snorkeling experience. Super well arranged you get a guide who shows you the most beautiful things underwater. Sharks, turtles and Nov much more

Operator response

Thank you very much for your review, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling trip spotting many fish, sharks and turtles! You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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mandybD762QA
June 7, 2026
Amazing and engaging

My experience was amazing...I felt safe. My guide was especially caring and aware of our entire group at all times especially when I became uncomfortable. Can't praise them both enough.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your review, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling trip spotting many fish! You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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6wa
June 7, 2026
Awesome experience

The staff were very professional at all times and very friendly.. We saw sharks , turtles and many fish with the guidance of our drivers. Recommend it to everyone to use Divingguru for a great experience.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your review, we are happy that you had an amazing snorkeling trip spotting many fish, sharks and turtles! You are welcome to dive or snorkel with us again on your next trip to Sri Lanka.

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