Lanka Sportreizen - Marina, Bentota - Hikkaduwa & South Coast
The team at Lanka Sportreizen, based out of Bentota, are our go-to for hassle-free diving on Sri Lanka’s south coast. We’ve always appreciated their professional, yet easy-going approach. Think solid PADI instruction, but with that laid-back island vibe we all chase. They run a tight ship, meaning gear is well-maintained and the boats are comfortable enough for a relaxed ride out to the sites. What we really love is their dedication to showing you the best of the local spots. They’re great at reading conditions, knowing when to hit a calmer reef for macro life, or when to head out for something with a bit more current, like the *Conch Wreck*, where we’ve often seen schools of trevally darting through the structure. If you’re looking to get certified, or just want some reliable guided dives without any fuss, LSR is a consistently good choice. They’re particularly good for those wanting to explore beyond Hikkaduwa’s immediate reefs without having to jump between operators.
- Location
- Hikkaduwa & South Coast, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 6.851389, 79.865280
- Phone
- +94 77 773 2020
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://lsrtravel.com/diving-watersports/diving
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:18526]
- Address
- Paradise Island, National Holiday Resort, Bentota, Sri Lanka
Dive Sites Near Lanka Sportreizen - Marina, Bentota
Lanka Sportreizen - Marina, Bentota provides access to 15 dive sites in Hikkaduwa & South Coast.
- AENOS - 2m (wreck)
- ALSIA - 2m (wreck)
- ASCALON - 2m (wreck)
- ASTORIA - 18m (wreck)
- Avondster - 5M
- Barrakuda Point
- Black Coral Wreck - 40 M (wreck)
- Blue Water Dive Center
- Cargo Wreck - 20 metres/65 feet (wreck)
- CHIEF DRAGON - 33m (wreck)
- CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS - 10m (wreck)
- Crow Island - 10m (reef)
- Dakune Gala
- Diyamba Gala - 33m
- Eel Rock
Other Dive Centres in Hikkaduwa & South Coast
- Dive For You - ["PADI"]
- Divinguru Unawatuna - ["PADI"]
- Island Scuba - ["PADI"]
- Pearl Divers - ["PADI"]
- Polhena Diving Center - ["PADI"]
- Poseidon Diving Center
- Submarine Diving School
- Weligama Bay Diving Centre - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Hikkaduwa & South Coast
The warmest water temperatures in Hikkaduwa & South Coast occur in January, averaging 28.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.4°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.4°C (air: 25.8°C)
- February: 28.4°C (air: 26.4°C)
- March: 28.4°C (air: 27.1°C)
- April: 28.4°C (air: 27.4°C)
- May: 28.4°C (air: 27.4°C)
- June: 28.4°C (air: 27.2°C)
- July: 28.4°C (air: 27.0°C)
- August: 28.4°C (air: 26.8°C)
- September: 28.4°C (air: 26.6°C)
- October: 28.4°C (air: 26.4°C)
- November: 28.4°C (air: 25.9°C)
- December: 28.4°C (air: 25.9°C)
Marine Life in Hikkaduwa & South Coast
Home to 95 recorded species including 65 reef fish, 6 whales & dolphins, 6 hard corals, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 other, 2 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Red lionfish (Pterois miles) - Reef Fish
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea)
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Species code: Hp (Halodule pinifolia) - Seagrass & Algae
- Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) - Reef Fish
- Barracuda (Acanthocybium solandri) - Reef Fish
- Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) - Reef Fish
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for Hikkaduwa & South Coast
Based on average water temperature of 28.4°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories