Remembering Mr. Shivam: Nilaveli’s Legendary Swimmer and Boat Captain
Some names in Nilaveli aren’t written on any brochure, but everyone who’s spent long enough on this coast seems to
What To Do (and Not Do) In the Water
Most of this comes down to common sense, but if it’s your first time snorkeling — or your first time
Prem’s Story: A Sperm Whale Encounter While Fishing in Nilaveli
Prem is from Vellore, a small community within Nilaveli. He has spent his life fishing these waters — first alongside
Fishing Tour in Nilaveli: A Real Morning on Sri Lanka’s East Coast
Nilaveli is known for its clear water and its reef, but there’s another way to spend a morning here that
Growing Up on Irrakkandy Lagoon: A Nilaveli Memory
Long before Irrakkandy Lagoon became part of our tour, it was just the place where I grew up. Other days,
Pigeon Island: Memories of a Sea Known Before Modern Snorkeling
Pigeon Island, just off the coast of Nilaveli, is now known as one of the area’s special places for snorkeling
How We Protect These Reefs
The coral around Pigeon Island and Angel Rock didn’t survive this long by accident. Reefs like these are fragile —
Pigeon Island National Park: Protection Rules Every Visitor Should Know
I still remember briefing a group a few years ago, and one man looked genuinely surprised when I told him
Wonderful Snorkeling Insights: Why Coral Reef Fish Bite Rocks at Pigeon Island
A few seasons back, I watched a first-time snorkeler surface near the boat, pull her mask up, and ask, “Why
Fresh Seafood in Nilaveli — Local Catch, Simple Cooking, Honest Timing
Fresh seafood in Nilaveli should mean fish and shellfish that were in the water the same day — not frozen