Explore on your own rating
City sights are a short ride.
Where ships dock
- Port of Colombo (working port; shuttle to the gate)
Getting to town
Galle Face Green is about 3 km away: shuttle, taxi or tuk-tuk (10–20 minutes plus traffic).
Tuk-tuks with meters or apps (PickMe, Uber).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).
Entry: U.S. citizens: Sri Lanka's 30-day tourist ETA is free of charge since May 25, 2026, but must still be obtained, at the official site eta.gov.lk only (Sri Lanka Department of Immigration, checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Galle Face Green
- Pettah markets
- Kandy (very long tour)
Beaches
- Mount Lavinia (taxi)
Safety & tips
- Use metered tuk-tuks or apps.
- Remove shoes and cover shoulders at temples.
- Traffic is slow.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 45 minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.