Sri Lanka · Akurala
SS Conch
Also known as: Conch Wreck
Best time to dive
November to April
What you might see
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not confirmed; unlikely given 12m+ depth to the wreck
Safety notes
Entanglement risk inside cabin sections, deteriorated sharp metal, historic dynamite/looting damage
Permits & fees
Hikkaduwa National Park land entrance fee ~LKR 380 cited (general park/beach fee, not confirmed as a diver-specific marine fee) - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Hikkaduwa
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.