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About Sri Lanka Diving Tours

The family owned company was founded in 1998 by Feli Fernando and has been dynamically growing ever since. His wife Renu Fernando is managing and coordinating the tours from customers booking with us. His son Sashaa Fernando is the Base Leader in the Diving Center of Trincomalee. Now Sri Lanka Diving Tours has About 20 employees, more than 10 boats and already 6 Dive Centers across the country (Negombo,
Colombo, Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Mirissa, Dickwella).

As a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certified institution we provide worldwide accredited diving education of the highest quality. Further Sri Lanka Diving Tours is proud to be the country’s only certified technical dive center. At our locations in Batticaloa and Colombo you can start your technical dive journey with us!

FELI FERNANDO

Master Instructor / Tec Instructor

Feli – Base Leader | Negombo & Batticaloa Dive Centers Feli is the most experienced and technically proficient dive instructor in Sri Lanka, with over 10,000 logged dives and more than 15 PADI specialty certifications. Diving since the age of 16, he brings decades of hands-on expertise and leadership to the Negombo and Batticaloa Dive Centers. A certified PADI Master Instructor and TEC DEEP TRIMIX Instructor, Feli leads Sri Lanka's only TEC-recognized diving service provider, offering expert guidance in both recreational and technical diving. As Base Leader, he ensures world-class training, safety, and unforgettable underwater experiences for divers of all levels.

SASHAA FERNANDO

Master Instructor

As the base leader in Trincomalee, our young and talented PADI Master Instructor brings a wealth of experience and passion to every dive. With numerous specialties under his belt, he conducts all levels of PADI courses and leads unforgettable whale and dolphin watching tours. Occasionally, you’ll find him diving the legendary HMS Hermes wreck in Batticaloa — using both air and Trimix — showcasing his technical diving expertise. His skills and certifications enable us to offer the only tec diving services available in Sri Lanka, setting us apart as a truly unique dive center.

RASHI FERNANDO

Rescue Diver/Dive Center Manager

A passionate young diver with strong leadership skills, Rashi manages daily operations and coordinates all water sports activities. Her dedication to safety and guest satisfaction makes her a key part of the team. Her expertise allows us to provide the one and only tec diving services in Sri Lanka.