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Negombo Lagoon Cruises
Rohita Boat Tours is certified by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and has welcomed guests to Negombo Lagoon for more than 20 years. Tours operate daily between 6.00am and 6.30pm, with a complimentary fresh fruit platter included for every group.
Choose the 6.00am Sunrise Cruise Boat Tours for a peaceful start to the day, an 8.00am morning lagoon cruise, or a magical Sunset Cruise from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Each tour lasts two hours and offers a relaxed way to explore the lagoon, its fishing communities and its wildlife.
Rohita Boat Tours Prices
| Number of guests |
Total price |
| 1–3 guests |
LKR 15,000 |
| 4 guests |
LKR 18,000 |
| 5 guests |
LKR 20,000 |
| 6 guests |
LKR 25,000 |
Optional Tuk-Tuk Hotel Transfers
For groups of 1-3 guests, we can arrange return pick-up and drop-off by tuk-tuk from any local Negombo hotel for an additional LKR 1,500 per tuktuk. This is a lovely local experience and makes it easy to begin your lagoon adventure without arranging transport.
Discover the Wildlife of Negombo Lagoon
Negombo Lagoon is one of Sri Lanka’s most interesting coastal ecosystems. It is surrounded by mangrove forests, fishing villages, small islands and palm-lined waterways. A boat tour gives you a peaceful way to see this side of Negombo, away from the busy beaches and town centre.
The lagoon is home to many species of birds. Keep watch for herons, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants, kites and colourful bee-eaters. You may also see water monitors, mudskippers, crabs and small fish around the mangroves. The exact wildlife seen will vary with the time of day, weather and season, but every trip offers a different view of lagoon life.
A Glimpse of Traditional Negombo Life
Fishing remains an important part of life on Negombo Lagoon. As you cruise through its waterways, you can see colourful fishing boats, traditional nets and local families working along the shore. Your Rohita Boat Tours guide can share stories about the fishing community, the lagoon’s cultural heritage and the importance of protecting this natural environment.
The early morning sunrise cruise is ideal for birdwatching and seeing the lagoon come to life. A sunset cruise offers a slower, more relaxed experience as the light changes over the water. Both are a wonderful addition to a Negombo holiday and a memorable way to experience Sri Lanka beyond the usual tourist sights.
