Behind the mask
Meet SUDDA— The man who found freedom in the ocean
Hi, I'm Emal Sanjeewa, but if you ask for me on Thalaramba beach, just ask for Sudda. Everyone knows me by that name.
Five years ago, I turned my childhood love for the ocean into Snorkeling Journey With Sudda. What started with one mask and a deep respect for our Mirissa waters has now become 100+ snorkeling journeys with guests from all over the world.
Thalaramba is my home. I know where the turtles rest in the morning, where the reef comes alive after the tide, and where the water turns crystal clear enough to see the manta rays glide by. Our logo carries them for a reason — the manta, the whale shark, the blue whale, and the sea turtle — they are our neighbors here in Mirissa.
I'm not just a guide. I'm a safety-first buddy in the water, and a storyteller. I don't just take you snorkeling — I take you home to my ocean. No rush, no crowds, just you, me, and the sea.
This is more than a tour. This is my life's work.
Emal Sanjeewa
Owner & Founder | Snorkeling Journey With Sudda | Thalaramba, Mirissa, Sri Lanka