About Us
My name is Samith Thilina Fernando, a fourth-generation diver and the son of Shanth Fernando, founder of the Kalpitiya Diving Center. Our family has been involved in diving since the 1970s, turning a passion intHappuo Sri Lanka’s first local and international dive tourism business in Kalpitiya. My father pioneered dive training and site discovery without modern tools, while I followed in his footsteps, earning multiple PADI certifications and becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. With nearly 20,000 dives and 700 trained divers, I now run the family-owned center alongside my wife and children—who also hold PADI certifications—actively contributing to reef conservation and maintaining top ratings on platforms like Google and TripAdvisor.
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Why To Choose Kalpitiya Diving Center
Safety First
We prioritize safety and follow all PADI diving standards.
Professional Team
All our crew members are highly certified diving professionals.
Small Groups
Small groups of up to 5 divers with an Instructor or Divemaster.
Environment-Friendly
We join to safeguard the seas and beyond.
Accommodation
Comfortable accommodation available, with local and international guest facilities.
Decades of Experience
Over 30 years in Sri Lanka’s diving industry.
Unforgettable Memories
Relive your dive with our stunning photos.
Multilingual
Fluent in English, Sinhala, and Tamil. Currently learning French, German, and Spanish.
The PADI family
The world’s leading scuba diver training organization. PADI has issued more than 25 million scuba certifications to divers all around the world.
Our two diving centres are proud members of the largest and most active global dive community. We are conducting all PADI diving courses from beginners up to professional Instructors.
Kalpitiya Diving Center is accredited as the PADI 5 Star Dive Resort is one of the highest ratings in the PADI system. We are conducting the marine dead tree project in collaboration with PADI.
Our Story
Kalpitiya Diving Center was founded by Shanth Fernando, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s diving industry who turned his passion into a family-run business. Inspired by his father, Hector Vincent Fernando—the family’s first diver—Shanth trained divers across the country and discovered many dive sites in Kalpitiya without modern technology. His son, Samith Thilina Fernando, joined him at a young age and later became a PADI Instructor, training over 700 divers and completing nearly 20,000 dives. Now in its fourth generation, the family continues to lead reef conservation and diving tourism in Sri Lanka, earning top recognition from PADI and international platforms like Google and TripAdvisor.
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