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PADI Diving Courses in Sri Lanka

Start your diving journey with world-class training on Sri Lanka’s south coast

Learn to dive with Polhena Diving Center, a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort in Matara. Whether you’re taking your first step underwater or advancing your scuba skills, we offer a full range of PADI-certified courses. From beginner to professional levels. Led by experienced instructors in calm, tropical waters.

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About the Training

The PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certification is the most recognized scuba qualification in the world. At Polhena Diving Center, we provide structured, hands-on training that combines theory, practice, and real dives in the clear waters of Sri Lanka’s south coast. From your first bubble underwater to mastering rescue techniques, our instructors make learning safe, fun, and rewarding.

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Start Your Diving Journey Today

Get certified with Polhena Diving Center — PADI 5-Star training on Sri Lanka’s south coast.

Why Train With Us?

World-Class PADI Training, Local Expertise

As a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, we deliver globally recognized scuba certifications backed by PADI’s 50+ years of excellence and taught by local instructors who know Polhena’s reef inside and out. You’ll learn with certified professionals who combine world-class standards with personal guidance tailored to your comfort and pace.

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Safe, Small-Group Learning Environment

We believe the best learning happens in calm waters and smaller groups. Our confined water trainings are conducted in the Polhena Reef, one of Sri Lanka’s safest training sites, with gentle conditions and clear visibility year-round. Every student receives close supervision and hands-on support from start to finish.

Training with us isn’t just about earning a card, it’s about discovering a lifelong passion. From your first open-water dive to professional-level certification, we create a relaxed, community-driven experience that blends education, exploration, and real underwater adventure.