- SS Yongala - The S.S. Yongala Wreck is rated among the Top 10 Wreck Dives in the world!
The Wreck is situated in the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is protected under the Historic Shipwreck Act (1976). The artifacts, marine life and variety of corals that cover the wreck are simply spectacular. The wreck begins 15m below the surface and extends to 29m. Since it is the only large reef structure in the region, the marine life gathers at the wreck creating Australia’s BEST dive site.
Everything on this wreck is big- Big Fish, Big Schools, Big Wreck, BIG ADRENALIN!! Often seen are turtles, sea snakes, giant trevally, Queensland gropers, eagle rays, manta rays, sharks, thousands of tropical fish and in the cooler months, humpback whales
The opportunity to site whales on their annual journey to warmer waters on our Great Barrier Reef tour during whale season. The humpback whales enjoy putting on a show for customers with tail slapping, pectoral fin waves and sometimes - full breaching!! WOW!
- Full-day Yongala Wreck diving adventure
- Two certified dives included
- Professional and experienced diving crew
- Environmental education session
- Complete SCUBA gear with tanks and weights
- Complimentary lunch and refreshments
- Unlimited iced water, tea, and coffee
- Dive Guide - compulsory for divers with less than 15 logged dives
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Go open-water diving on the SS
Yongala wreck, considered one of the best dive sites in the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Your day trip to one of the largest and most intact historic shipwrecks includes two dives with a choice of tanks and weights or full equipment. Enjoy lunch and refreshments on board, and make the most of your dive with a certified guide (optional hire). Numbers are limited to 21 to ensure personalized attention on your small-group excursion, departing from Townsville or Magnetic Island.
- Certified divers only. Minimum qualification: Open Water Diver. A minimum of six logged dives required prior to diving this site
- Divers with less than 15 logged dives must go guided (additional fees apply/ payable direct on the day of travel)
- Divers must present proof of certification to crew on board on the day
- Please wear your swimwear and bring a towel, hat, sun protection, light jumper in cooler months and camera
- All passenger heights, weights, shoe size, number of logged dives and last dive date MUST be advised at time of booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.