Pigeon Island Inside

Best time to dive

April to October; May to September; November to March; May

What you might see

• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - this is the primary shallow snorkel area of Pigeon Island, included in standard boat/snorkel park tours

Safety notes

Heavy boat/snorkeler congestion damaging coral, sea urchins and fire coral in shallows, occasional jellyfish, sunburn on surface swims

Permits & fees

Department of Wildlife Conservation Pigeon Island National Park entrance ticket required for all visitors (bundled into most tour operator packages, e.g. shared boat+snorkel package ~€48/adult, €28/child 6-11, infants <5 ~€5 per pigeonislandtours.com 2026 rates; separate stand-alone park gate ticket price not independently confirmed - VERIFY exact DWC gate fee)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Trincomalee/Nilaveli