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Diving the Earl of Shaftesbury shipwreck and Hikkaduwa beach raves

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Noah W.•370 rep•2
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I am fascinated by maritime history. Can recreational divers explore the 1893 Earl of Shaftesbury shipwreck off Hikkaduwa, and where are the legendary late night beach raves afterward.

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Noah W.•370 rep•2

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Yes! The Earl of Shaftesbury is a fantastic historical dive. It sank in 1893 and sits at a very manageable depth of about 15 meters, making it accessible for Open Water divers. The wreck is heavily encrusted with coral and is a massive haven for marine life, including giant sea turtles and schools of batfish. It is a stunning blend of history and wildlife.

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Amali T.•380 rep•1

After your dive, Hikkaduwa nightlife is practically mandatory. Vibration Music Bar is legendary for its Friday night raves. It gets incredibly loud and sweaty, going well past 3 AM with underground techno and EDM.

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