What to do and see in Trincomalee, Eastern Province: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

May 8, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Trincomalee (English: /ˌtrɪŋkoʊməˈliː/; Tamil: திருகோணமலை Tirukōṇamalai; Sinhalese: ත්‍රිකුණාමළය Trikuṇāmalaya) also known as Gokanna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour, 113 miles south of Jaffna and 69 miles north of Batticaloa, Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Sri Lankan Tamil language speaking culture on the island for over two millennia. With a population of 99,135, the city is built on a peninsula of the same name, which divides its inner and outer harbours. People from Trincomalee are known as Trincomalians and the local authority is Trincomalee Urban Council. Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple alluded to in its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai and is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College. Trincomalee is also the site of the Trincomalee railway station and an ancient ferry service to Jaffna and the south side of the harbour at Muttur.
Restaurants in Trincomalee

1. Trinco Bay Dive Center

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Trinco Bay Dive Center

Certified trainers of SCUBA & PADI Diving based in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Near Aqua Hotel Uppuweli, 41A, Alles Garden(in-front of Fernandoo's Bar).

2. Trinco Blue Water Sports

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Trinco Blue Water Sports

Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee, history spans across more than 7 years, starting in 2014; one of the best water sports and dive centers in Sri Lanka. And proudly, Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee is the one and only spot in Sri Lanka where you can do most of the Sea activities together at just one place (Water-Sports, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, Dolphin & Whale Watching and other Boat Tours). The business grew and expanded as customers returned year after year for the friendly atmosphere & easy-accessible point of city where all activities can be experienced at professional Standards. In the mid of 2015, the center was registered at the Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority, assuring that we are one of the very few members of Tourist-Board Authorized Centers. A. Jeyaseelan, the owner and the proprietor of Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee. Mr. Seelan has over 20 years diving experience in the waters of Sri Lanka and abroad, and is one of the Registered & PADI Certified Dive Instructors

3. Negombo Diving Centre

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Negombo Diving Centre

We at Negombo Diving Centre, are a Sri Lankan owned and operated dive school based in trincomalee and Negombo. Now we expand our diving center to trincomalee beach.

4. Trinco Eddi

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Trinco Eddi

Trinco Eddi is a Whale and Dolphin Watching Company that offers Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours, Fishing Tours and Pigeon Island Tours to the adventure and nature lovers to explore the terrific moments.

5. Pragash Water Corner

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Pragash Water Corner

Pragash Water Corner is one of the most well-known water sports/activities providers in Trinco malee, Sri Lanka. We offer Trincomalee sea dolphin & Whales watching, Boat riding snorkeling, under glass boat riding, fishing, scuba diving! Customer satisfaction is our primary motive.

6. Epic Ocean Adventures

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Epic Ocean Adventures

Epic Ocean Adventures PADI Diving Center is the place in Dutch Bay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling trips for the whole family! We operate since 2014. Our experienced PADI Instructors speak English, Russian and all local languages. Like you we are all enthusiastic about diving and the underwater environment but we also realize that your valuable vacation time should be as much fun as possible. Come experience the ocean like never before! Best Prices & Quality! Fun for the whole family! Safe, friendly & professional! We offer: •Daily Diving (Fun Diving) •Night Diving •Discover Scuba Diving •Snorkeling trips •PADI Course •Whale and Dolphin Watching We are proud to be the first local PADI Dive Center in Trincomalee with qualified professionals. With us you will get excellent diving experience even if you never tried it before. Our Dive Center is located in Trincomalee town close to Koneswaram temple, bus & train stations. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY ENQUIRIES

7. Whales and Dolphins Watching Tours Trincomalee

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Whales and Dolphins Watching Tours Trincomalee

"Whales and Dolphins Watching in Trincomalee" Voted the best Whales Watching Company in Trincomalee for professionalism and safety. With all the experience we earn from our past tour times, we're trying to become a perfect Whale Watching Tour operator service in Sri Lanka. Our aim is to be welcoming, flexible and friendly as your best travel partner in Trincomalee -Sri Lanka.

8. #FriendInTrinco

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#FriendInTrinco

We are a team of friends, Sea is our passion, making new friends is our hobby so here we are hashtag #FriendsInTrinco.Our team members are excellent sea swimmers and expert Scuba divers. Daily we go snorkeling with Whales and swim with Dolphins. We also do boat trips for fun fishing and Pigeon island snorkeling and scuba diving will give you a memorable experience in Tricomalee, Sri Lanka.

9. Angel Diving

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Angel Diving

Located on the beautiful Uppuveli beach in Trincomalee, Angel Diving offers scuba, snorkelling, whale/dolphin watching, boat trips, boogie board rental and fun tube rides. Come and discuss your needs with our professional team.

10. Trincomalee Diving Centre

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Trincomalee Diving Centre

Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka is or passion. Thats why we opened our third Diving Centre in 2013 near Trincomalee, directly located at the Uppuveli Beach at SHIVAS Beach Resort. The TRINCOMALEE DIVING CENTRE, PADI Resort, is the Back Packer Branch of our NILAVELI DIVING CENTRE, PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Resort in Nilaveli. We offer Scuba Diving for beginner, Fun Dives for certified Divers, PADI Diving Courses and Snorkelling Tours and Whale & Dolphin Watching with very reasonable rates. It is open every year from 15. April to 10. October from 8 am to 7 pm. For Scuba Diving and Snorkelling Trips at the Pigeon Island Marine Park you can contact us and we arrange this trips with from our NILAVELI DIVING CENTRE in Nilaveli located at the High Park Hotel. The Drop Off & the Pick Up back will be for you free of charge. Every body is welcome!! Diving is Fun!

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