{"id":2920,"date":"2022-12-22T11:40:51","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T06:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/?post_type=experience&#038;p=2920"},"modified":"2023-03-01T06:01:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T00:31:11","slug":"snorkel-with-sharks-and-turtles-on-pigeon-island","status":"publish","type":"experience","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/experience\/snorkel-with-sharks-and-turtles-on-pigeon-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Snorkel Amongst Fish, Turtles &#038; Corals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">2 - 3 Hours<\/h6>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Snorkel Amongst Fish, Turtles &#038; Corals<\/h1>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center; color: #a69a6d;\"><em>Recommended to travel : <strong>May to October<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; class=&#8221;image-conetent-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;left-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6043&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5><b>Wander the mysterious waters of the island\u2019s Marine National Park and encounter up to 200 species of tropical fish.<\/b><\/h5>\r\nGo snorkelling with schools of tropical fish and explore the mysteries of an underwater paradise among the coral reefs.\r\n\r\nA 15-minute boat ride from the shore will take you to Pigeon Island Marine National Park, a paradise island with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear blue waters, perfect for exploring the splendor of shallow waters.\r\n\r\nThe best times for this experience are between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm when the sun is directly above, and the visibility is at its peak.\r\n\r\nDo not worry about the essentials, we will provide you with equipment, a boat, and fully trained professional guides with PADI certification, ensuring your safety and a memorable experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;right-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2><em>Why should you book this trip?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be guided by a well-experienced guide who is a PADI IDC Staff Instructor.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your snorkelling experience will be in one of the most popular marine national parks in Sri Lanka, with some of the country\u2019s most breathtaking coral reefs and exotic marine species, located just one kilometrekilometer off the famous Nilaveli Beach.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigeon Island is named due to the thousands of Rock Pigeons that use it as their breeding ground.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigeon Island is a hotbed of hundreds of species of coral and around 200 species of dazzling fish, making it one of the best places for snorkelling and diving on the east coast and a must-do activity in Trincomalee.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may encounter the spectacular Blacktip Reef Shark and several kinds of turtles including the Hawksbill Turtle and Green Turtle, during your excursion.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6044&#8243; 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His wife Renu Fernando is managing and coordinating the tours from customers booking with us. His son Sashaa Fernando is the Base Leader in the Diving Center of Trincomalee. 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