Pigeon Island snorkeling from Trincomalee - worth it?
I heard Pigeon Island has good coral and turtles. Is it still worth going or has it been damaged? Best way to get there from Trinco town?
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Pigeon Island still has some of the best remaining shallow coral in the east. The snorkeling is excellent, especially around the smaller island. Turtles are common. Take a local boat from Nilaveli beach (10-15 min ride). Avoid the glass-bottom boats - they damage the coral.
Nilaveli has some nice budget guesthouses right on the beach if you want to stay a couple of nights instead of day-tripping from Trinco.
We saw three turtles and lots of colorful fish. The coral is patchy but still beautiful in places. Go early morning before the bigger tourist boats arrive.
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