Poseidon Diving Station, Ltd.
Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Southern Province, LKA
About the Center
Poseidon Diving Station, Ltd., located in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, is a 5-Star PADI Dive Center and PADI Instructor Development Center (IDC) with a strong reputation. Boasting 50 years of experience, it offers a comprehensive range of PADI courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster and Instructor Development Course, alongside specialties such as Deep Diver and Wreck Diver. They also provide Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver courses, as well as Emergency First Response training.
The facility is well-equipped, featuring lockers, a bar, accommodation, and rental of diving equipment from world-renowned brands. Air and nitrox fills are available, along with options for shore diving and night diving. Strategically positioned on Sri Lanka's west coast (Hikkaduwa) from November to April, the center relocates to the east coast (Trincomalee) from April to October.
Poseidon Diving Station prioritizes safety, conducting daily checks and providing all necessary training. The team comprises experienced and multilingual (English, German, Russian, and more) PADI instructors, ensuring a personalized experience in small teams of up to 5 divers. Furthermore, the center demonstrates a strong commitment to ecological responsibility, participating in coral reef clean-ups and the protection of turtle eggs.
Available Courses
7 cursosDiscover Scuba Diving
Poseidon Diving Sri Lanka, a PADI 5-Star Dive Center located in Hikkaduwa and Trincomalee, offers the Discover Scuba Diving program for individuals without prior certification. This introductory experience is designed to…
Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver course at Poseidon Diving Sri Lanka offers a comprehensive introduction to scuba diving, enabling you to explore the underwater world. As a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center, Poseidon…
Specialty Courses (e.g., Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Nitrox)
Poseidon Diving Sri Lanka offers a comprehensive range of PADI Specialty Courses, designed to elevate your diving capabilities and cater to specific interests. These courses are ideal for certified divers looking to…
Advanced Open Water
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Poseidon Diving Sri Lanka is structured to enhance your existing diving capabilities, building directly on the skills acquired during your Open Water Diver certification. This…
Adventure Diver
The PADI Adventure Diver course at Poseidon Diving Sri Lanka offers certified Open Water Divers a structured pathway to explore specialized diving activities. This program involves three PADI specialty "adventure dives,"…
Emergency First Response Provider (EFR)
The Emergency First Response (EFR) Provider course at Poseidon Diving Sri Lanka equips you with essential life-saving skills, focusing on primary and secondary care. This PADI 5-Star center ensures you learn to manage…
PADI Bubblemaker Program
The PADI Bubblemaker Program at Poseidon Diving Sri Lanka offers children aged 8 and above a thrilling first taste of scuba diving. This program is specifically designed to introduce young adventurers to the underwater…
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The diving season in Trincomalee runs from April to October, coinciding with the dry season on the east coast. During these months, you'll enjoy calm seas, excellent visibility, and minimal rainfall. The water temperature stays a comfortable 27-29°C year-round.
Most dives around Pigeon Island are relatively shallow, typically between 5-15 metres, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced divers.
You can expect to see schools of yellow snappers, angel fish, parrotfish, wrasses, moorish idols, butterflyfish, green turtles, and occasionally reef sharks (blacktip or whitetip). Macro opportunities include nudibranchs and ghost pipefish.
Poseidon is Sri Lanka's first five-star PADI Dive Center with 50 years of experience. They emphasize safety with daily checks and quality equipment, offer multilingual instruction, operate in small teams (max 5 divers), and are committed to ecological responsibility through reef clean-ups and turtle protection.
Poseidon offers the PADI Bubblemaker program, designed as an introduction to scuba diving for children, and the Discover Scuba Diving program which includes two try-dives.
No, certification is not required for a Try Dive (Discover Scuba Diving) experience. It is specifically designed for individuals new to diving who want to try it out under the supervision of a professional instructor.