Joanna James
Get ready to dive into Sri Lanka's most exhilarating water sports scene. From surfing wild waves to gliding through crystal lagoons, these seven unmissable water sports will lift spirits, awaken souls, and create amazing memories on this perfect island.
One of the best water sports to enjoy in Sri Lanka is snorkelling; it is both thrilling and mesmerising at the same time. Embark on an adventure where you can experience the breathtaking beauty of tropical fish, a variety of colourful coral reefs, and the surprise of numerous shipwrecks that can be explored. It's extremely educational and fun to do. The best places to enjoy snorkelling including Hikkaduwa, Kalpitiya beach and Pigeon Island.
This is more of a unique experience to explore among water sports in Sri Lanka. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is an interesting experience nonetheless. This experience is a combination of skiing, surfing, and snowboarding, making it an ultimate fun adventure on the water. This sport is worth trying, even if many people are unfamiliar with it. There are numerous beginner-level classes available, allowing individuals to participate and see if they enjoy it before committing further.
Kayaking is another of the best and safest watersports to try out, even as a family. Paddling through the calm waters can get exhilarating from time to time, especially while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding nature, and what more could be better? Especially since Sri Lanka is so full of nature, it would be a two-in-one package, glimpses of wildlife could be witnessed as well, which makes things all the better and interesting.
Although it is not a very common watersport to try out on a tropical island, it sure is fun and exciting. Move vicariously with the wind and glide through the waves as the ocean surrounds oneself. It truly is a thrilling and stirring experience. Embark on an adrenaline rush like no other while standing on a board that moves to the beats of the wind. Many locations offer this watersport, but Arugambay is also quite famous for it.
A more calming and peaceful sport is deep-sea fishing. You'll be part of many great moments to be a part of while being surrounded by experienced ship members who would help every step of the way. The joy of catching a fish is incomparable and can challenge anyone's fishing ability. An exciting and calming experience to be experienced for sure.
One of the best adventurous water sports in Sri Lanka is water skiing that will have you gliding through the water like a pro, like a scene from a movie. The experience is so exhilarating and will make anyone's heart skip a beat! Among some of the most exciting things to do in Kalutara, this sport comes up quite often as the lagoons in the area provide such a personalised and stressless experience, especially since it's far from the hustle and bustle of more common places to visit for this fun sport. It just so happens that Avani Kalutara Resort provides many such watersport activities in a nearby lagoon, which make things so much easier.
If visiting Sri Lanka, canoeing is a must-have for those itineraries, as it's perfect for a calm and breathtaking experience that will provide views to die for. Whether it's with partners or even members of family, this experience is amazing, and is a more peaceful and calming watersport that should be enjoyed.
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