

Dive For You
Colombo-Galle Road, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Trincomalee, Eastern Province, LKA
About the Center
Dive For You is a 5-star PADI Dive Resort strategically located at Hikka Tranz, Hikkaduwa, and Nilaveli Beach Hotel, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Boasting ideal locations, they offer direct access to exceptionally rich diving and snorkeling areas, including Walduwa in Hikkaduwa and Pigeon Island in Trincomalee. Proximity to nature is a standout feature, especially in Hikkaduwa, where divers can interact with friendly green sea turtles that come right up to the shore.
The center provides a comprehensive range of courses, certified by PADI and SSI, spanning from Discover Scuba Diving to Instructor Development Courses, as well as Freediving and Snorkeling. Their ethos centers on sharing a deep love for the ocean world and its conservation, delivering a safe, service-oriented, and friendly yet professional experience. They offer PADI courses with e-learning facilities for early preparation.
Dive For You features various facilities to enhance the diving experience, including lockers, a bar, accommodation, a swimming pool, equipment rental (including high-quality Scubapro gear), air fills (nitrox), shore diving, and night diving. The center welcomes divers of all ages and skill levels, with specific programs for juniors aged 8 and above, ensuring utmost safety.
Dive expeditions to unique dive sites around Sri Lanka, fun dives, and professional training are integral to their offerings. With two primary diving seasons, the West Coast (Hikkaduwa) from October to April and the East Coast (Nilaveli) from April to October, Dive For You ensures year-round diving opportunities. The center caters to its international clientele by speaking multiple languages, including Spanish, English, French, Russian, and Ukrainian.
Available Courses
9 cursosDiscover Scuba Diving
Dive into the underwater world with the Discover Scuba Diving experience offered by Dive For You. This introductory program is specifically designed for individuals with no prior diving experience, providing a safe and…
Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver course, offered by Dive For You, is your official entry into the world of scuba diving, providing the foundational certification needed to explore underwater environments independently. This…
PADI Advance Open water dive course
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Dive For You is your next step in building diving confidence and expanding your underwater horizons. This program is built upon the skills you learned in your Open Water Diver…
PADI Wreck diver
The PADI Wreck Diver specialty course at Dive For You offers certified divers a unique opportunity to explore submerged historical sites. This program focuses on the safe and effective techniques required for wreck…
PADI Deep diver
The PADI Deep Diver specialty course offered by Dive For You is designed to expand your underwater horizons safely. This program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to plan and execute dives beyond the…
Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver course at Dive For You is designed to build upon your existing dive knowledge, transforming you into a more confident and capable diver. This technically focused program emphasizes accident…
Emergency First Response
The Emergency First Response (EFR) course provides essential training in basic life support skills, covering primary and secondary care. This course is designed for individuals who want to be prepared to help in a wide…
Dive Master
The PADI Divemaster course at Dive For You is your first step into professional diving, transforming recreational enthusiasts into capable dive leaders. This comprehensive program elevates your diving knowledge and…
PADI Bubble maker
The PADI Bubblemaker program at Dive For You offers children aged 8 and above a thrilling introduction to the underwater world. This program is specifically designed for kids to experience breathing underwater in a safe,…
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The West Coast (Hikkaduwa) season is from October to April, and the East Coast (Nilaveli) season is from April to October.
For PADI Bubble Maker, the minimum age is 8 years. For Discover Scuba Diving and PADI Open Water Diver, the minimum age is 10 years. For PADI Junior Open Water, it's 10 years, and for Junior Advanced Open Water, it's 12 years.
Most PADI courses include equipment rental. However, certification fees and course materials (except for PADI e-Learning) are additional. The PADI certification fee is an extra 80 USD.
They use high-quality Scuba-pro rental sets, including 12-liter Luxfer tanks with DIN & Yoke valves, regulators, and buoyancy jackets. Lightweight 3mm wetsuits are provided.
While not explicitly detailed in the provided text, Nitrox fills are a standard service offered by PADI 5-star resorts, and it is listed under services.
Yes, Dive For You offers a PADI Wreck Diver specialty course and lists several wreck dive sites, including The Conch, Earl of Shaftesbury, and Irakkandai Ship Wreck.


