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When to come?

The "Unawatuna Diving Centre" is managed by Sumit from Sri Lanka. They both guarantee a perfect holiday - above and below the water level.
The Diving Centre is situated 4 km south of Galle on Unawatuna bay, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka and even the world. The 2 km long fine sandy beach is lined by coconut palms. The Diving centre is located directly at the sea.
You can enjoy a perfect dive from mid October to end of April. During the rest of the year the sea is too rough quite frequently, and the visibility under water isn't good enough. Swimming though can be enjoyed - also by your kids! - throughout the year because a reef is keeping the high waves off the Unawatuna bay.

The Diving Centre was re-opened in 1999 and since then managed by a international team of competent PADI-Instructors.
First class compressors (made by Bauer) speedily fill the 10 and 12 l diving bottles.
30 complete Scubapro diving gears can be rented. Each jacket has its own security buoy.

The spacious Diving Centre has a large locker room and a well sized training-room. We have a large cleaning basin for your equipment, and afterwards your suit can dry perfectly in the shade. Again you see that all is taken care of.

At the diving base you have the possibility to practice land and boat diving tours (all grades of difficulty). There are two boats available, which can bring you to the desired diving locations. Every boat contains a maximum of 8 divers.

If you are willing to, you can attend guided underwater excursions (diving instructor/diving guide) in a group of at the most 4 people or explore the diving areas by yourself.

Since the beginning of the centre security is of greatest importance to us. First we introduce you to all details of the base and provide a briefing.

In addition our base has a stationary oxygen supply and a Wenoll system installed on each of the boats. The boat guides, diving guides and instructors are all trained in first aid assistance. Regularly the crews practice rescue training - you can participate by request.

The diving base offers courses for beginners and advanced divers, e.g. "Discover Scuba Diving" (minimum age: 8), basic diving licence, PADI OWD - Divemaster. All other special licences/patents, like UW-orientation, night diving, diving security, diving rescue, wrack diving can be done under specialized guidance. You can also prepare yourself intensively for your PADI diving instructor examination. After your preparation we can help you to find the right IDC/IE course.A half-day nanny can take care of your children while you dive.

After the diving activities or the instructive courses all divers and non-divers sit together, enjoy a cup of Ceylon tea and exchange their impressions and experiences. For recreation there are comfortable lounging chairs. An open air restaurant next to the base offers snacks and refreshments. In the evening we can sit together and chat while watching the beautiful sunset.

The languages used on the base are German and English. Accomodation at Unawatuna Diving CentreWhy not stay in one of our nice rooms directly at the diving base? For detailed information click this link.

More photos of Diving Centre and
underwater world

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lease click this link for more pictures!

 

We hope to see you soon in the Unawatuna Diving Centre!

 

Attention! Don't get fooled by touts and "helpful"locals!

Frequently tuk-tuk drivers and "helpful" locals bring unsuspecting tourist to the wrong destination. They want to earn a commission from cheating tourists.
Insist on being brought to "Unawatuna Diving Centre" on the main road (Matara Road). On the outside of our building you can clearly read our name. Insist on meeting Sumit.
Don't believe the tale of "They are closed after Tsunamie" or "They are fully booked"!
We are open, and everything works fine.

 

Pricelist diving

All courses in German and English

Diving tours with private equipment  
Discover Scuba Diving (from 10 years) 30.00 €*
Land diving tour with complete private equipment (bottle + lead from the base) 15.00 €*
Boat diving tour with entirely private equipment
20.00 €*
Snorkeling tours
(max. 2 hours, min. 2 people)
23.00 €*
Nanny for the children (max. 3 hours, per child)
6.00 €*
Diving tours with rental equipment  
Land diving tour with complete rental equipment (bottle + lead from the base) 20.00 €*
Boat diving tour with complete rental equipment (bottle + lead from the base) 25.00 €*
Equipment Rental  
Complete equipment
10.00 €*
Regulator
5.00 €*
Diving suit
3.00 €*
Jacket
5.00 €*
Fins
2,00 €*
Mask 2,00 €*
Snorkel
1,00 €*
Compass
2,00 €*
Deepmetre
2,00 €*
   
Discounts  
from 5 diving tours 5%
from 10 diving tours 10%

* All prices in Euro. Diving equipment can be rented in part or completely at the diving centre.

All courses are practiced following the instruction and examination norms of PADI. For further prices and arrangements of our base you can contact the base managers. The general participation and contractual norms have to be maintained.

We wish you a pleasant stay!

 

What others say

Latest opinions on the Unawatuna Diving Centre and our diving area you can find under

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Diving courses (PADI)

All courses in German and English. Your personal PADI Training material has to be purchased at the base and will be your property after the course.

  see *  

 

   
Courses with brevet    

OWD Junior course (from 10 years)

*0, *3, *7

290.00 €

OWD Course (from 15 years)

*0, *3, *7

290.00 €

AOWD Junior (from 12 years)

*2, *5, *7

215.00 €

AOWD Course (from 15 years)

*2, *5, *7

215,.00 €

Junior Rescue Course (from 12 years)

*1, *5

230.00 €

Rescue Diver Course (from 15 years)

*1, *5

230.00 €

Divemaster Course (18 years)

(incl. accomodation, breakfast, training material, all necessary diving tours, theory lectures.
Duration: 28 days

*4, *5, *6

1,200.00 €

Courses without brevet    

Deep Diver (12 years)

*5

190.00 €

Peak Performance Buoyancy (10 years)

*5

130.00 €

     
To participate in these PADI diving courses you have to meet the following conditions: *6  

 

  • PADI-AOWD oder equivalent patent
  • Experience in deep diving, UW navigation, night diving
  • PADI-Rescue Diver or equivalent patent
  • Prove of HLW and First Aid course not older than 24 months
  • Private equipment meeting PADI standards
  • Medical certificate not older than 12 months
  • PADI course material
   
     
 

 

 

 

Special offers of the saison

(15.10.-30.04.)

Offer A1 (1 or 2 divers)
10 days accomodation** at diving base + 20 boat divings

*5

250,00 € per person

Offer A2 (1 diver plus 1 non-diver)
10 days accomodation*** at diving base + 20 boat divings

*5

250,00 € for diver plus room fee for non-diver

Offer B1 (1 or 2 divers)
10 days accomodation** at diving base + diving course (PADI Oper Water Diver) incl. complete rental equipment.

*7

350,00 € per person

Offer B2 (1 diver plus 1 non-diver)
10 days accomodation*** at diving base + diving course (PADI Open Water Diver) incl. complete equipment.

*7

350,00 € for diver plus room fee for non-diver

** = double rooms (2 divers); extra fee for single room: 5 €/day
*** = double rooms (1 diver + 1 non-diver); extra fee for single room: 7,50 €/day
   
   

 

 

*-Explanations    

*1 = proof of HLW not older than 24 months

*2 = deep diving, UW navigation + 3 additional arbitrary adventure dives

*3 = after the course your are able to further persue your adventure with an experienced diver on your side or to carry on with your training by booking an AOWD course or a RESCUE course. Ask your diving instructor.

*4 = an advance payment is necessary so we can order the training material for the course.

*5 = with privat equipment

*6 = if you haven't participated in these courses you can do so on our base.

*7 = plus 60 € for log book, diving pass, PADI card, certificate, training material

   
     

Hope to see you soon in Unawatuna!

Your Unawatuna Diving team

 

   
For booking click here!


And don't forget: we can offer three different kinds of accomodation:

A)
Directly above the Diving Centre (see above)

B)
2.5 km further south at the beach
Rockside Guest House

C)
Rockside Cabanas

 

Facts and Prices

 

Rockside Guest House A, Room A1 und A2

Double room on the second floor, air-condition, ocean view, large terrace, running hot water (solar powered)
Time of year as single room as double 3 pers.
Main season
15.10. - 30.04.
01.07. - 31.08.
20,00 € 25,00 € 31,25€
Christmas season
15.12. - 15.01.
24,00 € 30,00 € 37,50 €
Off season
01.05. - 31.06.
01.09. - 14.10.
16,00 € 20,00 € 25,00 €
 
additional huge living room and kitchen (= Room A3)
Very large living room on ground floor, with settee, satellite tv (BBC etc.), CD player.
Bathroom with toilet and shower.
Spacious open kitchen with large fridge and gas cooker.
Can be booked only , if you have already rented A1 or A1+A2
Room A3 can not be used as a bedroom.
Main season
15.10. - 30.04.
01.07. - 31.08.
€25,00
Christmas season
15.12. - 15.01.
€30,00
Off season
01.05. - 31.06.
01.09. - 14.10.
20,00 €

* for using air-con please add 5 € per room and day
Prices above if you book a minimum of 3 consecutive nights. If you want to stay 1-2 nights we charge additional 25%.

 

 

 

Rockside Guest House B, Room B 1

Double room on the second floor, ocean view, large terrace, running hot water (solar powered)
Time of year as single room as double 3 persons
Main season
15.10. - 30.04.
01.07. - 31.08.
16,00 € 20,00 €
-
Christmas season
15.12. - 15.01.
19,20 € 24,00 €
-
Nebensaison
01.05. - 31.06.
01.09. - 14.10.
12,80 € 16,00 €
-

Preise gelten für Buchungen ab 3 zusammenhängenden Tagen. Bei Buchung bis zu zwei Tage 25% Aufpreis.

 

 

Rockside Cabanas 1 and 2 (beach bungalows)

Complete Cabana with double bed, directly on the beach, own terrace, ocean view, running hot water (solar powered)
Time of year as single room as double 3 persons
Main season
15.10. - 30.04.
01.07. - 31.08.
24,00 € 30,00 € 37,50 €
Christmas season
15.12. - 15.01.
28,80 € 36,00 € 45,00 €
Off season
01.05. - 31.06.
01.09. - 14.10.
19,20 € 24,00 € 30,00 €

Prices above if you book a minimum of 3 consecutive nights. If you want to stay 1-2 nights we charge additional 25%.

 

 

 

Rockside Cabana 3 (garden bungalow)

Complete Cabana with double bed, located in the garden only 15 m from the beach, own terrace, ocean view, running hot water (solar powered)
Time of year as single room as double 3 persons
Main season
15.10. - 30.04.
01.07. - 31.08.
24,00 € 30,00 € 37,50 €
Christmas season
15.12. - 15.01.
28,80 € 36,00 € 45,00 €
Off season
01.05. - 31.06.
01.09. - 14.10.
19,20 € 24,00 € 30,00 €

Prices above if you book a minimum of 3 consecutive nights. If you want to stay 1-2 nights we charge additional 25%.

 

 

 

 

Unawatuna Diving Centre (Room 1 + 2)

Two double rooms on the second floor, with large terrace and ocean view
Time of year as single room as double 3 persons
Main season
15.10. - 30.04.
01.07. - 31.08.
12,00 € 15,00 € 18,75€
Christmas season
15.12. - 15.01.
14,40 € 18,00 € 22,50 €
Off season
01.05. - 31.06.
01.09. - 14.10.
9,60 € 12,00 € 15,00 €

Prices above if you book a minimum of 3 consecutive nights. If you want to stay 1-2 nights we charge additional 25%.

All prices in Euro per night and room.

Breakfast on demand (ca. 2.50 € per person).


Cleaning and bed sheets: All rooms and cabanas (incl. bath) are cleaned daily. Every 4 days we'll change your bedsheets and provide fresh towels.

Extra bed
Additional bed for one person in any room or cabana will be charged at an additional 25% of the double room price.

Discounts
more than 15 days 5 %
more than 30 days 10 %
more than 60 days 15 %
more than 90 days 20 %

Cancellation Costs
Cancellation 30 days before the booking date 50 % of the total room charge
Cancellation 10 days before the booking date 75 % of the total room charge
Cancellation 5 days before the booking date 100 % of the total room charge

Quality of accomodation
All rooms and cabanas are equiped with beds, bed sheets and towels and have individual toilets and showers.
A ceiling fan is mounted above the bed. Mosquito nets will be provided on demand.
Please bring your own beach towels.

Arrival and Departure
Check in time is 2:00 p.m., check out time is 11:00 a.m.
50% of the room rate will be charged for late check out before 6:00 p.m. and the full day room rate will be charged after 6:00 p.m.

Safe Deposit of Valuables
A Safe Deposit Box is available at Rockside Guest House and Cabanas and at the Unawatuna Diving Centre. The Rockside Guest House and Cabanas and the Unawatuna Diving Centre are not responsible for the loss of any valuables in the guestrooms and cabanas.

We care for your opinion!
After your holidays please write an email to us and comment on the quality of our services: how friendly were you treated? Was everything clean enough? What do you think about our value for the money ratio? What are your suggestions? Write to info@rocksidecabanas.com

 

Non-Stop Pick-up/transfer from/to airport

We can send you our own mini van (for up to 6 guests) to the airport.

Please book the pick-up using the booking form, by fax or email.
Make sure you inform us precisely about your day of arrival, arrival time and flight number!

 
One way Pick-up/transfer for 1-2 persons 60,00 €
each additional person (over 12 years) 5,00 €

 

Pricelist Ayurveda Massage
Head massage (15 min) 3,00 €
Neck and shoulder massage (15 min) 3,50 €
Back massage (20 min) 4,00 €
Full body massage (1/2 hour)
(neck, shoulder, back, arms, legs)
7,00 €
Full body massage (1 hour)
(head, face, neck, shoulder, back, arms, legs, feet, hands, fingers)
10,00 €

All prices in Euro, including ayurvedic oils, cremes, towel and hot shower in our massage house.

 

 

 

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Important!

More photos of the diving centre
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Super discount offers for divers
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Tour Programs and Minibus Hire
... please click here!

Internet and WLAN - free of charge!

At the reception desk you can use an internet connection via ADSL to check and send your emails with our computer - FREE of charge.

With your own laptop / notebook / netbook you can hook into the wireless LAN at the ROCKSIDE RESTAURANT and use the internet - FREE of charge.

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