Sri Lanka’s premier yachting company, Sail Lanka, is back with its most luxurious experience yet. Well known for its fleet of 8 yachts which provide day and overnight trips all around the island, Sail Lanka just launched Sri Lanka’s first luxury overnight yacht experience.
First of it's kind, The Ocean Diamond –
A huge 27-meter yacht- the Ocean Diamond, is equipped with 10 comfortable luxury cabins with ensuite bathrooms and private balcony deck to take in the picturesque seascapes. Wake up to magnificent sunrises, view stunning beaches and coastlines, engage in water activities and onshore excursions, enjoy sunset cocktails and dream under a star-filled sky.
In collaboration with French Designers, the minimalistic design seamlessly blends with the big blue ocean offering comfort and convivence for your stay. The Experience includes – Jet skiing, Snorkeling, Line Fishing, stand up paddle, Spa/message on request & the sight of the earth’s largest living being, the Blue Whale if you are lucky of course.
Our Chairman, Chandra, was lucky enough to experience a night aboard the Ocean Diamond and was taken back with the calm sailing and brilliant service on board. He recommends the experience for anyone that wants a true luxury sailing experience which gives a unique perspective of our beautiful coastlines.
Chandra & the captian of the ocean diamond
A few pictures from his visit.
The sun deck with a view of Rumassala
Rumassala Temple in Unawatuna
Sunset aboard the Ocean Diamond
Routes & How to include in your holiday
The routes match Sri Lanka’s seasons to provide a calm experience on the Indian ocean, with a Southern route and Eastern Route. Overall, we recommend spending a day or 2 on the yacht during the beach leg of your holiday.
Southern Route (November to April)
From November to April, the Ocean Diamond will Sail up and down the southern coast. The Yacht starts it's a loop from Mirissa on day 1, moving towards Beruwala in Day 2, Tallala on Day 3, Kalametiya on Day 4, Kirinda close to Yala on day 5, Mawella on Day 6 and back to Mirissa on day 7.
Guests can hop on and off as they like. If guests have a preference of routes, our travel advisors will customize your itinerary to make sure guests don’t miss their preferred routes. We would recommend getting on board on Day 5 or Day 6 after visiting Yala National Park be the best chance of sighting whales.
The Southern Route
Eastern Route (May to October)
From May to October, the ocean diamond moves to the pristine East Coast. The yacht follows a similar hop on, hop off the system. With Day 1 in Trincomalee, Day 2 in Sallitivu Island and Day 3 back in Trincomalee.
The Eastern Route
Don’t fancy an overnight Cruise?
One of the Catamarans used for day trips
If spending a night onboard is not within your budget or interests. Sail Lanka offers brilliant day cruises in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Passikudah, Mirissa, Beruwala and Galle with a cruise in Kalpitiya in the making. Off these cruises, we have some absolute favourites that we think you should try.
Delft Island Discovery - The North and its islands are a world away from the rest of the country, it is in many respects, Sri Lanka’s last frontier. In the Palk Bay, west of Jaffna, a string of largely uninhabited islands offers the visitor the experience of the traditional lifestyle of these people. Visit the Delft Island with its Wild Horses and old Dutch fort.
On request, we can arrange for guests to be dropped off on the island of Nagadeepa/Nainativu with its beautiful Hindu Kovil and historically important Buddhist Temple. In this case, the trip back to the mainland will be done by ferry or motorboat.
The Giants Loop - Whale Watching in Mirissa & Trincomalee – This 7-hour cruise which includes breakfast, lunch and watersports such as Stand up paddle and snorkelling. Is ideal for those that want a more private and exclusive whale watching experience. The cruise is run in Mirissa from November to April and Trincomalee from May to September.
*The above 3 cruises are usually booked on a shared basis but can be privatized for a special price
For more details on how to include this experience during your holiday get in touch with your team via email – cdctrv@connaissance.lk.
