S.S. Yongala Day trips:
The fastest way to get wrecked!
We aim to provide certified divers with a unique adventure trip to the historic S.S.Yongala wreck.
Exploring the S.S. Yongala is a diving experience matched by few other places on the planet. The combination of the wreck’s mysterious history and the vast amount of resident marine life make the Yongala a must-do bucket list dive. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort uniquely positioned in Alva Beach (Ayr, QLD), we are the fastest way to get to the wreck. We offer amazing diving with small groups and experienced dive staff.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Qualified, experienced friendly guides
Short 30 minute boat ride
2 Dives on the wreck
Yongala history talk
Snacks/water on vessel
Minimum requirements
Open Water SCUBA certification
Previous experience of 6 dives (excluding training dives)
Minimum age – 15 years of age (certification limits/supervision requirements).
* Please note - If you hold an entry-level certification (open water -18m), you will be required to dive under the supervision of our staff. This dive will include an orientation to basic deep-diving skills. This is conducted during the first dive of the day on the Yongala wreck. Please add (DEEP DIVE TRAINING - $25) at the time of booking.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
OUR VESSEl
You’ll ride to the wreck at exhilarating speeds of around 25 knots on our purpose built dive boat, the Yongala Express. We take a maximum of 12 divers, ensuring comfort and safety on the trip out.
Check in
Our S.S. Yongala trip departs from our dive shop at 36 Braby Street, Alva Beach, Ayr. Please meet at the dive shop at 7.30 am to get ready. The day finishes approx. 3.30pm.
CONFIRMATION
If you do not hear from us, the dive trip is confirmed. If there is a chance we may have to cancel the trip, we will be in touch as soon as possible.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
If a trip is canceled by us for any reason, a full refund will be provided if you are unable to reschedule your trip. No refunds will be provided for cancellations by passengers within 48 hours of departure.
WHAT TO BRING
Dive Certification Card
Log book
Agent/gift voucher if required
Towel
Jumper
Seasick tablets (if prone to seasickness)
Water bottle
Dive medical (if taking prescription medications)
ACCOMMODATION
We offer a variety of accommodation right next door to our dive shop. Check out our options here.
PRICING
Includes tanks, weights, taxes:
1 Day diving/2 Dives: $320
Gear hire (inc computer): $40.00/day
ACCOmMODATION
Our accommodation is right next door to our dive shop, so you can have a sleep in before your day of diving starts. We offer shared accommodation in our dive lodge, which sleeps up to 6 people.
ABOUT THE YONGALA
History
On 23 March 1911, 122 passengers onboard the S.S. Yongala were lost at sea. A 7 day search found no trace of the missing vessel, and for almost 50 years the Yongala was lost to the ocean. How the Yongala sank still remains a mystery today.
Marine life
100 years on the ocean floor has allowed the Yongala to develop into its own ecosystem, and the wreck is now home to hundreds of different species of fish, rays, turtles and corals.