Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

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Southern Province, Sri Lanka

1 hour (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sea turtles are magical creatures, and Mirissa is one of Sri Lanka's best spots for seeing them. Get up close and personal in their natural habitat on this private snorkeling trip, just for you and your group. The price includes all the gear you need, as well as 2-way transfers from your Mirissa hotel.

See sea turtles paddling over coral reef on a private snorkeling trip
Make memories for a lifetime on a private tour just for you and your group
No need to bring kit from overseas—all snorkeling gear included
Forget haggling with taxis or tuk-tuks—includes 2-way hotel transfers

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Instructor
Locker
Private transportation
Pictures/Videos
Safety Equipment

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sadiyah_M

I had such a great experience snorkelling with this team and I honestly couldn’t recommend them more, especially if you’re a beginner or a bit nervous. From start to finish, everything was really well organised. Communication was clear and smooth, and they were very responsive and helpful, especially when I explained my situation beforehand about not being able to see well without my glasses. They were incredibly understanding and even allowed me to reschedule my booking without any issues so I could get contact lenses sorted. That flexibility made a huge difference and really took the pressure off. On the day itself, the guide was amazing. I was quite nervous at the beginning, but he stayed close to me the entire time, constantly checking in and making sure I was calm and comfortable. I never once felt unsafe or overlooked. His support made such a difference and allowed me to relax and actually enjoy the experience. Everything was handled smoothly, from pickup to the overall flow of the trip. It felt very organised and stress free. Overall, such a positive experience. If you’re thinking about snorkelling, especially for the first time, I would definitely recommend booking with them. They really go the extra mile to make sure you feel safe, supported, and able to enjoy it.

Reviews

4.9

based on 34 reviews

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Turtle Time!

Amanda_C, Jun 2026

booked day before in June when sea not for swimming so was a bit apprehensive. pick up from hotel via tuk tuk. equipment & process clearly explained due to sea we then transferred further down beach again via tuk tuk. there was 4 in our party 1 lady was given life jacket & 1-2-1 help. felt totally looked after & safe. water quality visibility not best but had huge turtle swimming around us & we were given seaweed to feed her. All equipment supplied including life jackets if needed. felt 100% safe. would throughly recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your group had such a positive snorkeling experience with us. We understand that sea conditions can sometimes make guests a little apprehensive, especially during this time of year, so we're glad our team was able to make you feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout the activity. Safety and guest satisfaction are always our top priorities. Seeing a sea turtle up close is always a magical experience, and we're thrilled that despite the limited visibility, you were able to enjoy such a memorable encounter. We'll also be sure to pass your kind words on to our team, who will be happy to know their efforts made a difference. Thank you for choosing us, and for recommending us to future travelers. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Sri Lanka soon!

A great experience with turtles.

Dee_S, Jun 2026

This trip was very good despite it being off season so the sea was a bit choppy, visibility was good enough to see two turtles, swim around them and it was nice to feed them and see some fish. Hotel pick up was provided and excellent communication via WhatsApp throughout. Also received some photos and videos which was a bonus. I would recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience despite the off-season sea conditions. Seeing and swimming alongside turtles is always a special experience, and we're glad the visibility was good enough for you to enjoy the marine life, including the fish and turtles. It's also great to know that our hotel pick-up service, communication throughout the trip, and the complimentary photos and videos added value to your experience. We always strive to make every tour smooth, enjoyable, and memorable for our guests. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure with us in the future! 🌊🐢😊

Highly recommended. Amazing experience.

Sadiyah_M, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with ZRI Adventures. We’re truly happy to hear that you felt safe, supported, and comfortable throughout your snorkelling trip. Creating a smooth, stress-free experience — especially for first-time snorkellers or anyone feeling nervous — is exactly what we aim for. Your kind words about our team’s flexibility, communication, and the care shown by your guide mean a lot to us. Thank you once again for trusting us with your experience and for recommending us so highly. We hope to welcome you back again for another ocean adventure in Sri Lanka!

The experience was...

josemaria_c, May 2025

The experience was amazing, we saw so many turtles and differents types of fishes. They took us on a boat to the beach where the turtles were. However, when we were returning to the place where we started the activity, the guides sugestted us to give them money and that situation was so uncomfortable.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the activity and had the chance to see turtles and a variety of marine life—it truly is a special experience. We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused during the return trip. While our guests are always welcome to tip our guides as a gesture of appreciation, it is strictly against our policy for guides to solicit tips. We take this matter seriously and will be addressing it directly with our team to ensure this does not happen again. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Thank you once again for bringing this to our attention.

Brilliant experience Turtles and fish are right on top of you Amazing

Cherylynn_J, Mar 2025

They supply mask snorkel and fins Don’t bring a lot of hand luggage with you no space to put it Well organised and lots of experienced helpers. We had 3 divers with us and 6 people enjoying the experience Excellent

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're glad you found the experience well-organized and that our team could make your dive enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!

Great experience with turtles

isabel_h, Mar 2025

All went to plan and tuck tuck picked us up at the hotel on time for a 10 min drive to site. There is a changing room if required and they will keep your valuables but they gave us a box to ta put our phones in and take with us on the boat . Had to wait for others to join us. Went out on boat for a few mins , and found a suitable spot . Saw lots of turtles swimmiming next to us , under and over us , fed them too. The quys encouraged them to come to us. Was in the water about 40 mins with them . Guys very friendly and helpful. You can just surface snorkel no need to dive . Water was not too deep . Saw some nice colourful fish. An amazing experience. Would have liked them to be able to take underwater photo of us , sp perhaps this is something they can look to do in the future.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience swimming with the turtles and enjoying the marine life. Our team always strives to provide a safe and memorable adventure, and we're glad you found them friendly and helpful. We appreciate your feedback about underwater photos! In fact, we do offer GoPro rentals for an additional charge, and our team is happy to take pictures and videos of you free of charge during the experience. We’d love to capture those special moments for you next time! Hope to see you again for another adventure soon! 🐢🌊✨

A must do in Sri Lanka

Claire_K, Feb 2025

This was an amazing experience, really enjoyable. You get close up to the turtles and the crew filmed us which was a good memory

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had an amazing experience and enjoyed getting up close with the turtles. We hope to see you again for another adventure soon. 🐢🌊

Nice Trip

KatrinNina_O, Feb 2023

The day was a little cloudy/rainy and they offered us in advance to change the date or cancel for free, but because it was our only free day we wanted to do the trip. The whole team was very flexible and friendly. We went to the perfect spot even with this conditions and also managed to see and swim with this beautiful turtle. We can absolutely recommend this dive center, Thank you!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for your amazing review and recommendation. It was a pleasure hosting you. Please do visit us again when you are back in Sri Lanka.

Hele leuke ervaring

Malu_P, Aug 2023

Realistische en eerlijke manager. Hij gaf aan dat het niet de beste tijd was om te snorkelen en liet ons de keuze of we wilden gaan. We zijn blij dat we zijn gegaan, we zagen vrijwel meteen een schildpad toen we in het water gingen. Aardig personeel en de medewerker die met ons mee zwom liet ons veel zien en paste de trip aan op onze wensen

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your honest review! We hope you keep in touch and visit us again when the water is clearer so you will have a better experience. Looking forward to having you with us again!