Experiences
Moments on the Ocean
The Collection
A different way to discover the coastline.
Whether you’re travelling as a couple, a family, a group of friends, or simply looking to spend a few memorable hours at sea, our experiences offer a different way to meet Sri Lanka’s coast. Join a shared departure, take the vessel privately, or sail with an expert host. Each one is shaped by the ocean, the season and the people you share it with.
Shared Experiences
Sail in good company.
Join fellow travellers aboard one of our scheduled departures. Relax, explore, and experience Sri Lanka's coastline from the water.
Half DayShared
Sunset at Sea
The coastline at golden hour, as the sun sinks towards the horizon.
From $65 / personView Experience
Half DayShared
Marine Life Discovery
Depart at first light in search of whales, dolphins and the wildlife of the Indian Ocean.
From $100 / personView Experience
2 HoursShared
Sunrise at Sea
Board before first light and watch the sky transform over the ocean.
From $65 / personView ExperiencePrivate · For Couples
Time together at sea.
Privacy, beautiful scenery and attentive service, for couples celebrating an occasion or simply sharing a few hours at sea.
Half DayPrivate
Sea & Us
A romantic escape that celebrates connection, conversation and shared moments on the water.
From $900 / vesselView Experience
Half DayPrivate
Moonlight on the Water
A romantic evening of dining, stargazing and gentle cruising beneath the night sky.
From $900 / vesselView Experience
OvernightPrivate
A Night on the Ocean Diamond
Spend the night surrounded by sea and skyline. Part yacht, part boutique hotel.
From $375 / cabinView Experience
2 HoursPrivate
You, Me & The Dhoni
A private sail for two aboard a traditional Sri Lankan Dhoni as Colombo's coastline drifts by.
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Every generation aboard.
Relaxed, hands-on days designed around children, parents and grandparents enjoying the ocean together.
Half DayPrivate
Family Seascape
A relaxed family day on the water where children, parents and grandparents enjoy the ocean together.
From $900 / vesselView Experience
Half DayPrivate
Junior Ocean Explorers
Curious young minds discover marine life, navigation and conservation through games and hands-on learning.
From $900 / vesselView Experience
Full DayPrivate
Finding the Hidden Treasure
An immersive family treasure hunt at sea, following clues, maps and challenges across the bay.
From $1,200 / vesselView Experience
2 HoursPrivate
The Family Dhoni
Watch the sails rise and learn about traditional sailing on a relaxed, authentic family afternoon.
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Gather your people.
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions or simply good company. A memorable setting on the water for life's special moments.
Half DayPrivate
Celebrations at Sea
A memorable setting on the water for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and reunions.
From $900 / vesselView Experience
2 HoursPrivate
Friends & The Dhoni
Gather your favourite people for a private Dhoni sail along Colombo's coastline.
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Half DayPrivate
Stars Above the Ocean
Dinner onboard beneath a canopy of stars, with stories of navigation, exploration and the sea.
From $900 / vesselView Experience
Half DayPrivate
Voyage to Galle Fort
Approach one of Sri Lanka's most iconic landmarks from the sea, as sailors and merchants once did.
From $900 / vesselView ExperiencePrivate · For Ocean Lovers
Closer to the water.
Snorkelling, fishing and time in the water, for those who want to get a little closer to the ocean.
Half DayPrivate
Underwater Treasures
Discover colourful fish, coral habitats and submerged points of interest on a guided snorkelling sail.
From $900 / vesselView Experience
Half DayPrivate
Fish & Cook
Learn simple fishing techniques, then prepare and share your catch as part of a memorable meal onboard.
From $1,200 / vesselView Experience
Half DayPrivate
Colombo Ocean Escape
Your own private boat and your own pace, to enjoy Colombo's coastline exactly as you wish.
From $900 / vesselView ExperienceSpecial Hosted Experiences
Sail with experts.
A collection of limited departures hosted by marine biologists, historians, photographers, chefs, musicians and wellness practitioners.
Half DayHosted
Seafood Feast at Sea
A hosted culinary experience celebrating the flavours, stories and ingredients of the coast.
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Half DayHosted
Swim, Drift & Restore
A wellness sail of guided breathwork, swimming, floating and mindfulness, designed around the healing qualities of the sea.
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Half DayHosted
The Ocean & Us
Hosted by a marine biologist. Stories of whales, dolphins, conservation and the future of the Indian Ocean.
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Half DayHosted
Colombo Through the Ages
Hosted by a historian. A storytelling voyage through Colombo's maritime past, cinnamon routes and ports.
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Half DayHosted
The Ocean Photography Session
Hosted by a professional photographer. Learn to capture the sea, sunsets and cityscapes while sailing.
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Half DayHosted
The Sunset Sound Sessions
Hosted by musicians. Live acoustic music aboard a sunset sail.
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Half DayHosted
The Ocean Reset
Hosted by a wellness practitioner. Breathwork, mindfulness, meditation and gentle movement at sea.
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Half DayHosted
Market to Marina
Hosted by a chef. Begin at a local market, meet suppliers, then sail with curated food and stories.
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Half DayHosted
Writers, Thinkers & Storytellers at Sea
Hosted by authors, journalists and explorers. Conversation and storytelling while sailing.
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Where land meets sea.
Experiences delivered with specialist partners. The sailing is ours; our partners bring the expertise, access and complementary adventures ashore.
Full DayIn Collaboration
Cycle & Sail
Ride the coast by bike, then continue the journey by sea. Delivered with Idle Bikes.
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Full DayIn Collaboration
Cinnamon & Sail
Walk a working cinnamon estate, then sail the coast it once traded from. With Gradely Cinnamon Estate.
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Full DayIn Collaboration
Paddle & Sail
Paddle the rivers and lagoons, then meet the sea under sail. Delivered with Borderlands.
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Half DayIn Collaboration
Wild Swim & Sail
Open-water swimming in sheltered bays, guided by specialists, with the vessel alongside.
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Full DayIn Collaboration
Fort & Sail
Walk the ramparts of Galle Fort with heritage guides, then read its coastline from the sea.
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