Irarakandy — Trincomalee
About this dive site
Irarakandy is a shallow wreck sitting at 6 to 10 m. The hull sections are covered in soft corals and anemones, with Christmas tree worms across the iron plates. It is photogenic at any skill level and a good choice for newly certified divers.
What you'll see
- Christmas tree worms
- Anemones and soft corals on the hull
- Moray eels
- Schools of reef fish
- Hawksbill turtles (occasional)
Site highlights
- ✓Shallow wreck — ideal for newly certified divers
- ✓Beautiful soft coral growth on hull
- ✓Christmas tree worms for photography
- ✓Non-penetration wreck — accessible to Open Water divers
Currents & Visibility
Light current. Visibility 10–15 m. Good for photography at any level.
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Equipment included · Local guides · Small groups
Questions about Irarakandy
“Swami Rock is something else entirely. The statues on the reef, the turtles, the sheer amount of life on the wall. I've dived in Thailand, Indonesia, the Red Sea, and this is right up there. The guides know every inch of these reefs. Highly recommended.”
James T.
United Kingdom · Fun Diving
“Did my Advanced here after getting my Open Water in Koh Tao. The Klathipa deep dive and the wreck dive were both incredible. Small groups, attentive instruction, and the equipment was in excellent condition. I'll be back for the specialty courses.”
Aiko N.
Japan · Advanced Open Water Diver
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