Professional guides and a 100% turtle guarantee. Snorkel, dive, cruise and fish through the warm waters of Sri Lanka's south coast — an experience you'll never forget.
Mirissa’s Premier Sea Turtle & Marine Adventure Team
Passionate local guides, ethical wildlife encounters, and unforgettable memories along Sri Lanka's south coast.
5+
Years guiding guests through Mirissa's marine world
Located on Athkam Niwasa Road in Mirissa, Mirissa Snorkeling Activities Tours is led by passionate local ocean guide Tharusha Shamal and a certified team of maritime guides. For over 5 years, we’ve provided travelers with authentic, safe, and ethical turtle encounters along Sri Lanka's south coast.
Whether you are an experienced swimmer or a first-time snorkeler, our small-group tours guarantee personal attention in the water. We provide premium sanitized snorkeling gear, comfortable buoyancy life jackets, and free HD/4K GoPro underwater photography & videos so your memories are captured forever.
Six ways to experience the marine wonders of Mirissa, from gentle turtle snorkels to deep-sea fishing charters.
012 Hours
Turtle Snorkeling Tours
Experience the thrill of swimming alongside majestic sea turtles in their natural habitat off Mirissa beach with vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish.
"Unbelievable experience! Tharusha and the crew were super helpful, friendly, and patient. We saw 4 giant wild sea turtles and swam alongside them for over 40 minutes. Free 4K GoPro underwater photos and videos were sent straight to our WhatsApp right after. 10/10 recommended in Mirissa!"
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Sophie BeckerMunich, Germany · via Google Maps
"Hands down the highlight of our entire trip to Sri Lanka! As beginner swimmers, our guide held a life vest and swam with us the whole time, making us feel completely relaxed. We had genuine up-close encounters with wild turtles. Ethical, safe, and professional!"
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Liam & Charlotte HughesLondon, UK · via Google Maps
"Best snorkeling tour in Mirissa by far! Top quality masks, sanitized snorkels, and life jackets. We spotted multiple sea turtles, colorful tropical fish, and rays. Exceptional value, friendly local hospitality, and crystal clear morning water."
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Marco RossiMilan, Italy · via Google Maps
"We took the 7:00 AM morning tour and it was pure magic. We were the first in the water, had 3 giant green turtles feeding on the seagrass right below us. Tharusha captured incredible high-res GoPro shots of us underwater at no extra charge!"
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Jessica & David TaylorSydney, Australia · via Google Maps
"Extraordinaire! Very respectful of the marine life — they make sure people do not touch or scare the turtles. We felt very well looked after. The equipment was clean and modern. A must-do activity when visiting south coast Sri Lanka."
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Antoine & Camille DuboisParis, France · via Google Maps
"Phenomenal experience. The guides are true ocean experts who know exactly where the turtles graze. Clear instructions, safe environment for our kids, and unforgettable memories. Thank you Tharusha for an awesome morning!"
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Lukas & Nina MeierZurich, Switzerland · via Google Maps
"Such an honest and passionate local team. They picked us up right on time, explained the safety guidelines, and helped us spot turtles within five minutes of swimming out. The photos they sent were super high quality."
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Elena & Alex JansenAmsterdam, Netherlands · via Google Maps
"Una experiencia increíble! We saw huge turtles grazing peacefully and even a school of needlefish. The staff is warm, friendly, and gave us plenty of time in the water without rushing. Best price-to-quality tour in Mirissa."
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Carlos & Maria HernandezMadrid, Spain · via Google Maps
"Top tier service! From fast WhatsApp communication to our guide holding our hand in the deeper water when waves picked up. We swam with wild turtles twice during the 2-hour tour. Everything was transparent, safe, and perfectly organized."
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Sarah & Michael BrownVancouver, Canada · via Google Maps
"I was nervous about open-water snorkeling, but our guide was so reassuring and attentive. Seeing these magnificent sea creatures in their natural wild habitat was breathtaking. Do not hesitate to book with Mirissa Snorkeling Activities Tours!"
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Emily & Daniel MillerCalifornia, USA · via Google Maps
Ready to Meet the Turtles of Mirissa?
Spaces are limited to keep groups small — reach out today and we'll help you pick the perfect tour.