The water sports scene in Bentota warrants checking out where you can take turns going diving, enjoying some banana boating and even a quiet yet engaging snorkelling expedition.
Snorkelling
Comb the very depths of the ocean floor in search of an array of colourful marine mammals that inhabit the waters off Bentota during a snorkelling trip. Considered a good way to kick off your adventurous pursuits in this section of Sri Lanka, one may avail of professional expertise that will see to it that you are well placed to enjoy the brilliance of what the ocean will reveal to you.
Banana Boating
Suiting those in groups, banana boating will have you clinging on for dear life to the person seated in front of you. This is because the banana-shaped vessel that you will be riding can easily throw you off as the power of the speedboat and the waves can combine in sending you the odd curveball.
Diving
Satisfy your cravings for the ocean in no uncertain manner with a riveting dive. When in the water, you will come into contact with coral reefs that showcase a cross-section of fish whose varying hues, shades and sizes will leave you in awe. Given the diving centres around town, you can pick and choose from beginner courses, advanced courses to even those that would attract the little ones.
Water Skiing
Bring along your adventurous spirit and a will to succeed en route to trying your hand at some water skiing. If based at one of the 5-star hotels in Bentota such as the Cinnamon Bentota Beach, then you will have ease of access to Bentota River. This water body provides a conducive environment for you to perfect your balance on a ski and be towed by boat as you glide through the water with impeccable accuracy.