Depth: Up to 30m

Dive Type: Large Rock Formation

Level: Advanced Open Water

New Rock is a stunning dive site that resembles an underwater temple, formed by massive rock structures rising from the seabed. With a maximum depth of 30 meters, this site is best suited for Advanced Open Water divers who want to explore deeper and more dramatic underwater landscapes. The dive area consists of a large network of rocks and pinnacles, creating an impressive underwater atmosphere. When visibility is good, divers can extend the dive to explore neighboring rock formations, making each dive unique. New Rock is home to big groupers, large Napoleon wrasse, and a wide variety of reef fish that move between the rock structures. The combination of depth, scale, and marine life makes this one of the most exciting advanced dive sites in Bentota. ⚠️ For experienced divers only—this is where exploration meets adrenaline.

Depth: 20 – 24m

Level: Open Water & Advanced

Malu Gala is one of the most unique and special dive sites in Bentota, offering a truly unforgettable underwater journey. The site is formed by small rock formations of almost equal size, stretching for nearly 400 meters—creating the feeling of a long natural reef beneath the ocean. The seabed lies mostly between 20 and 24 meters, meaning bottom time is limited, but every minute of this dive is packed with action. The diversity of marine life here is exceptional, with over 100 varieties of fish recorded—from tiny reef species to massive Napoleon wrasse cruising above the rocks. Malu Gala is especially famous for its large tiger lobsters, often hidden deep within rock crevices. Schools of fish move continuously along the reef, making this dive feel alive from start to finish. This is a must-dive site in Bentota, perfect for divers who want variety, scale, and pure underwater adventure in a single dive.

Level: Discovery | Open Water | Advanced

Athara Gala is a spectacular large rock formation dive site in Bentota, ideal for Discovery Scuba Diving, Open Water skill dives, and Advanced Open Water divers. The site is famous for its impressive black coral trees, creating a dramatic and unforgettable underwater landscape. This dive site hosts rich marine life, including turtles, barracuda, octopus, and a wide variety of reef fish. When visibility is good, divers can extend the dive to explore neighboring large rock formations, making each dive unique. For advanced divers, swimming through the black coral trees offers a truly thrilling and immersive experience, making Athara Gala one of the most exciting dive sites in Bentota

Depth: 20 – 24m

Type: Caves & Swim-throughs

Located just 300 meters from Athara Gala, Athara Caves is an exciting dive site featuring numerous swim-throughs and small caves. Divers can explore black coral jungles, adding a thrilling and memorable dimension to the dive. This site offers incredible opportunities to observe hundreds of barracudas, along with other reef fish and marine life, creating a spectacular underwater spectacle. Ideal for Open Water and Advanced divers, Athara Caves combines adventure, exploration, and rich biodiversity in one unforgettable dive.

Depth: 8 – 22m

Level: All Levels

Mada Gala is a charming dive site situated between Barracuda Point and Athara Gala, offering a unique underwater experience. This rock formation is divided into two sections, allowing divers to swim through the split, making exploration both fun and adventurous. The top section is perfect for Discover Scuba Diving, while Open Water and Advanced divers can explore the full site. Mada Gala hosts a wide variety of marine life, from colorful reef fish to macro species, making it a great dive for photographers and marine enthusiasts alike. With its moderate depth and diverse habitats, Mada Gala provides an exciting dive experience that’s different from its neighboring sites.

Level: Open Water | Advanced

Y Gala is a stunning dive site that extends from Mada Gala along a different path, offering a mix of reef, swim-throughs, small caves, and sandy patches. Divers can enjoy a continuous exploration for up to 40 minutes, either looping back to Mada Gala or continuing until reaching sandy bottoms. This site is ideal for Open Water and Advanced divers, with abundant marine life including all kinds of reef fish, making it perfect for photography and leisurely exploration. Its combination of reef features and rock formations creates a varied and immersive underwater experience.

Depth: 15 – 20m

Level: Open Water

Godin Gala is located close to the shore near Beruwala Beach, which inspired its name. This rocky dive site features coral patches and a wide variety of reef fish, making it ideal for Open Water divers. On days with good visibility, divers can explore neighboring rock formations, adding extra adventure to the dive. Godin Gala offers a scenic, accessible, and enjoyable dive experience close to the shore.

Depth: 17 – 30m

Level: Advanced

Diyamba Gala is a deep rock formation dive site in Bentota, recommended only for advanced divers. With its starting depth of 17 meters and descending to 30 meters at the sandy bottom, this site offers an exhilarating dive experience. The rock formation, shaped like a loaf of bread, is home to big groupers, Napoleon wrasse, and abundant schools of reef fish. Stronger currents bring even more fish close to the rocks, making it a spectacular site for underwater photography and marine life observation. With consistently good visibility, Diyamba Gala provides a thrilling deep-water adventure and one of the richest fish experiences in the Bentota region.

Depth: Up to 15m

Level: Beginner

Bentota Point is a perfect beginner dive site in Bentota, where most divers complete their first two Open Water dives and practice essential scuba skills. Located just 10 minutes from the shore and close to the public beach, it is very accessible for new divers. This shallow reef is home to nudibranchs, reef fish, and lobsters, providing a colorful and engaging underwater environment for learning and exploration. Its calm conditions make Bentota Point an ideal location for both skill practice and enjoyable beginner dives.

Depth: 20 – 33m

Level: Advanced

Shark Point is one of the best dive sites in Bentota, recommended only for Advanced Open Water divers. This navigation-style dive is divided into four sections, each offering unique underwater landscapes to explore, including small caves and swim-throughs. Divers can encounter large schools of tunas, hundreds of barracudas, and massive groupers resting on sandy patches. The site is also home to impressive Napoleon wrasse and diverse reef fish, making every section of the dive exciting and rewarding. With its combination of structure, marine life, and navigation challenges, Shark Point offers a thrilling and unforgettable deep dive experience in Bentota.