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Southwest Adventure
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SouthwestAdventure

Four historic shipwrecks dating from the colonial era · Turtles, whales and seasonal whale shark encounters · Cruise the southwest coast from Mirissa to Hikkaduwa.

Length
4 Days / 3 Nights
Vessel
Yacht
Departure
Mirissa
Return
Mirissa
Dives
6 · incl. 1 night dive
The Sites

Six sites down the coast

Four shipwrecks and two boulder and sandstone reefs, shaped by the mineral-rich waters carried to the coast by numerous rivers, stretch from Mirissa through Unawatuna, Galle and Hikkaduwa. Each offers its own character, beauty and thriving marine ecosystem, at depths of 14 to 30 metres.

Trace the route — tap any marker to open its log.

MirissaUnawatunaGalleHikkaduwa
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The Southwest Coast

Reef Chart · Chart N°05

5 nautical miles

Port and dive-site positions are approximate — not for navigation. Coastline © OpenStreetMap contributors.

SS Rangoon
N°01Galle · 30 mWreck

SS Rangoon

A shipwreck resting at 30 m off historic Galle.

Photography: Dharshana Jayawardena

SS Orestes
N°02Galle · 24 mWreck

SS Orestes

A shipwreck off Galle at 24 m.

Photography: Yohan Abeyesekera

N°038-26 mReef

Jungle Beach

A multi-level reef off Galle, from 8 down to 26 m.

Photography:

N°04Galle · 8–26 mReef

Goda Gala Reef

A multi-level reef off Galle, from 8 down to 26 m.

Photography:

Conch
N°05Hikkaduwa · 21 mWreck

Conch

A reef site off the coral town of Hikkaduwa at 21 m.

Photography: Dharshana Jayawardena

Earl of Shaftesbury
N°06Hikkaduwa · 14 mWreck

Earl of Shaftesbury

A wreck off Hikkaduwa at 14 m.

Photography: Dharshana Jayawardena

The Voyage Plan

Four days along the west coast

From Mirissa up northwards and back — Shipwrecks, reefs and warm water, with a beach BBQ along the way.

1

Board & set sail

  • Board at Port Mirissa between 15:00–15:50; the yacht departs by 16:00.
  • A check dive / snorkel on board, with an optional night dive.
2–5

Eat, sleep & dive the Southwest

  • Pre-breakfast of tea/coffee and fruit, then morning and afternoon dive/snorkel sessions for non-divers along the coast.
  • A BBQ dinner on the beach in Mirissa.
6

Final morning

  • A final morning snorkel session before returning to Port Mirissa.
Notes to Mariners

Your Journey Begins Before You Fly

  • 01Maximum depth for recreational dives is limited to 30 m.
  • 02Night, deep and decompression dives beyond 18 m are for suitably certified divers only.
  • 03Diving with a computer is mandatory; solo diving is not permitted.
  • 04Wait 24 hours before flying after your last dive.
  • 05Exact route and sites are subject to local regulations, guest experience, weather and logistics — at the Captain's discretion.

Experience required

  • Advanced Open Water — 20 minimum logged dives, of which 7 to 30 m is recommended.
Southwest Adventure route map
All maps are for illustrative purposes only.
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