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Grand Magellan Ceylon Tours
Descend into the silent depths of Sri Lanka's seas where history sleeps beneath the waves.
A premium 9-day technical and advanced wreck diving expedition. Dive legendary WWII wrecks like HMS Hermes, SS British Sergeant, HMS Hollyhock, and Navy Dockyard sites.
Descend into the silent depths of Sri Lanka's seas, where history sleeps beneath the waves. From legendary WWII warships to vibrant artificial reefs teeming with life, every wreck tells a story of courage, mystery, and the ocean's remarkable power to transform the past into breathtaking underwater beauty. Sri Lanka is one of Asia's top wreck-diving destinations, with everything from shallow cargo ships to the legendary WWII aircraft carrier HMS Hermes. Many divers consider Sri Lanka a must-visit destination for wreck diving enthusiasts.
World-Class Shipwrecks in Sri Lanka: • HMS Hermes (Batticaloa | Depth: 42–53 m): The world's first purpose-built aircraft carrier. Torpedoed in 1942, lies upright and recognizable. Deep technical Trimix dive. • SS British Sergeant (Trincomalee | Depth: 30–38 m): Torpedoed oil tanker, home to abundant barracuda, groupers, and batfish. Penetration opportunities. • HMS Hollyhock (Trincomalee | Depth: 30–40 m): Deep corvette wreck, highly scenic and suitable for advanced technical divers. • MV Cordiality (Colombo | Depth: 30–40 m): Merchant cargo vessel surrounded by jacks, snappers, and trevallies.
Navy Dockyard diving sites in Trincomalee explore secure, restricted naval waters, offering: 1. Dock Site (80-140 ft) 2. Elephant Island Reef & Cannons (20-30 ft) 3. Mother Reich Gun Boat (20-60 ft) 4. Sagain Dive Site (10-60 ft) 5. Green Bay Dive Site (20-60 ft) 6. Coral Cove Dive Site (Shallow reef) 7. Museum & Gun Boats (Weeraya, Jagatha) (40-60 ft) 8. Rawana Cut Dive Site (25-65 ft) 9. Flight Dive Site (60-90 ft) 10. HMS Hollyhock (Off Trincomalee Harbor) (55-65 m)
Optional Luxury Add-ons: • VIP airport fast-track service • Private helicopter transfers • Luxury yacht charter • Underwater videography & Professional underwater photographer • Private technical dive guide • Nitrox or Trimix fills • Private beach barbecue • Whale watching (seasonal) • Spa and Ayurvedic wellness treatments
Meet and welcome at the airport. Transfer to Negombo. Relax on the beach and recover from your flight. Enjoy a romantic sunset by the lagoon.
Luxury hotel transfer to Trincomalee on the scenic East Coast. Participate in a welcome dive briefing, equipment inspection, and setup. Enjoy a welcome seafood dinner at the resort.
Day one diving inside the restricted waters of the Navy Dockyard. Explore historic cannon sites, Elephant Island Reef (20-30 ft), and the Mother Reich Gun Boat (20-60 ft). Great underwater photography opportunities and marine life sightings.
Day two diving inside the Navy Dockyard. Dive the deeper Dock Site (80-140 ft) or the Flight Dive Site (60-90 ft). In the afternoon, visit the Navy Dockyard open museum and the cliffside Koneswaram Temple.
5★ beach resort accommodation on half-board, 10 guided boat dives with dive master, tanks, weights, and permits.
Upgraded luxury suites, Nitrox/Trimix fills, private technical dive guide, professional underwater photography package, and private beach BBQ.
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Every itinerary is a starting point. Our local experts will tailor every detail — hotels, pace, activities — to fit you perfectly.
Start Planning My Trip →Explore the legendary SS British Sergeant Wreck, a large oil tanker torpedoed during WWII. Resting at 18-24 m, it offers excellent opportunities for wreck penetration and views of schooling batfish, barracuda, and groupers.
Leisure dive at Pigeon Island Marine National Park. Enjoy relaxed dives around vibrant coral gardens, blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, and colorful reef fish. Conclude with a final shallow dive and an underwater photography session.
Drive to Batticaloa for the highlight technical dive: the HMS Hermes, the world's first purpose-built aircraft carrier sunk in 1942. Rest at 45-55 m. Explore massive gun turrets, aircraft remains, and rich marine life. Also visit local Boiler Wrecks, ideal for divers of all experience levels.
Relax at your beach resort in Pasikuda. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, swim in the shallow waters, and unwind after deep technical diving.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, check out, and take your private transfer back to Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for your departure flight home.