Fees · Destination Guide
Mirissa and Weligama
Rocky reefs, shore turtles and responsible whale boats on Sri Lanka's south coast
Key fee: Tourist ETA for one of the listed 40 eligible passport nationalities
Free for eligible nationalities
Fees · Destination Guide
Rocky reefs, shore turtles and responsible whale boats on Sri Lanka's south coast
Key fee: Tourist ETA for one of the listed 40 eligible passport nationalities
Free for eligible nationalities
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Pay using prices quoted in the original currency and recheck before booking. Mirissa Collective publishes representative LKR activity prices, not a destination-wide tariff. Sri Lanka ETA defines current tourist visa waivers for eligible passports. No dedicated Mirissa/Weligama marine-park entry tag, per-dive park levy or tourist head tax was corroborated for the exact approved reef cluster; do not import prices or permits from protected sites elsewhere in Sri Lanka. Operator registration fees shown on SLTDA are for businesses, not necessarily charges to individual visitors.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist ETA for one of the listed 40 eligible passport nationalities | Free for eligible nationalities Normally 30-day tourist stay, subject to ETA terms | topside; scuba; snorkel; freedive | Official Sri Lanka ETA website | ETA still required in advance. The free category is nationality-specific and effective under a 25 May 2026 notice; check the official list. Other nationalities follow their current government fee schedule. |
| Single Mirissa certified fun dive | LKR 15,200 per person (operator published) One local in-season guided boat dive | scuba | Mirissa Collective, after confirming daily suitability | One operator example, not a market rate. Check remaining inclusions, participant eligibility and current price on operator catalogue. |
| Double Mirissa certified fun dive | LKR 26,900 per person (operator published) Two local in-season guided dives | scuba | Mirissa Collective | Operator publishes this as a morning two-dive package, subject to weather, certification, health and current catalogue: source. |
| Mirissa Discover Scuba Diving, one dive | LKR 23,500 per person (operator published) One supervised introductory session with pool training | scuba | Mirissa Collective | This is an instructor-led introductory product, not a certification. See operator programme and check medical, minimum age and ocean suitability. |
| Mirissa guided turtle shore snorkeling | LKR 6,700 per person (operator published) One guided shore snorkeling activity | snorkel | Mirissa Collective | Mask, fins and guide advertised by operator; weather, entry and wildlife remain variable. Confirm season wording and availability before travel. |
| Mirissa whale and dolphin boat outing | LKR 18,425 per person (operator published) One weather-permitted morning boat excursion | topside | Mirissa Collective or another verified authorized operator | This advertised surface observation is not snorkeling, a whale swim or a sighting guarantee. See catalogue and SLTDA standards. |
| Garadu Lagoon kayak outing | From LKR 4,650 per kayak (operator published) One kayak rental/experience, duration and guide vary | topside | Mirissa Collective kayak base | Confirm current one- or two-person kayak choice, guide addition and weather before reserving: operator. |
| Weligama Bay scuba and snorkel packages | Request a current direct quote Varies by course, equipment, days and site | scuba; snorkel | Weligama Bay Diving Centre | |
| Local marine-park entry or dedicated dive tag | No verified destination-specific fee Check for any site-specific permissions before activity | scuba; snorkel; freedive | Confirm with dive operator and relevant Sri Lankan authority | No official levy for this exact Mirissa/Weligama cluster was confirmed. This is not an exemption certificate: SLTDA scuba rules require consent for relevant restricted/protected sites. Do not reuse other Sri Lankan park fees. |
| Mirissa Beach and named public viewpoints | No general beach admission advertised by regional tourism Normal public visitor access, conditions permitting | topside | No general beach ticket identified | Ruhunu Tourist Bureau lists Mirissa Beach and Parrot Rock as public attractions; separate private services, access rules and conditions can change. |
Fee
Normally 30-day tourist stay, subject to ETA terms
ETA still required in advance. The free category is nationality-specific and effective under a 25 May 2026 notice; check the official list. Other nationalities follow their current government fee schedule.
One local in-season guided boat dive
One operator example, not a market rate. Check remaining inclusions, participant eligibility and current price on operator catalogue.
Two local in-season guided dives
Operator publishes this as a morning two-dive package, subject to weather, certification, health and current catalogue: source.
One supervised introductory session with pool training
This is an instructor-led introductory product, not a certification. See operator programme and check medical, minimum age and ocean suitability.
One guided shore snorkeling activity
Mask, fins and guide advertised by operator; weather, entry and wildlife remain variable. Confirm season wording and availability before travel.
One weather-permitted morning boat excursion
This advertised surface observation is not snorkeling, a whale swim or a sighting guarantee. See catalogue and SLTDA standards.
One kayak rental/experience, duration and guide vary
Confirm current one- or two-person kayak choice, guide addition and weather before reserving: operator.
Varies by course, equipment, days and site
Check for any site-specific permissions before activity
No official levy for this exact Mirissa/Weligama cluster was confirmed. This is not an exemption certificate: SLTDA scuba rules require consent for relevant restricted/protected sites. Do not reuse other Sri Lankan park fees.
Normal public visitor access, conditions permitting
Ruhunu Tourist Bureau lists Mirissa Beach and Parrot Rock as public attractions; separate private services, access rules and conditions can change.