Ocean Lanka Dive Center Kalpitiya

Set on the sand bars of Kudawa beach in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, Ocean Lanka Dive Center is a PADI Resort where the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean draw adventurers in search of underwater thrills. It's both a base for marine enthusiasts and a research center exploring the depths along the Kalpitiya peninsula.

Diving the Kalpitiya peninsula

With a PADI Instructor leading personalized experiences, the center suits everyone from first-time beginners to seasoned divers. It sits in a unique diving village where villagers are part-time divers who have conducted technical dives for decades, with skills passed down within families and honed by PADI. Encounters here can include vibrant coral reefs, exotic ocean fish, rays, turtles, whales, and the occasional whale shark.

Facilities include an onsite training pool, classroom, waterfront location, dive boat, and onsite accommodation. The center also offers scuba and kids equipment rental, a dive club, and conservation activities, reflecting its commitment to marine conservation. After a day beneath the waves, unwind in the beach house over homemade curries and a Sri Lankan sunset. English is spoken.