Yongala Dive – Day Dive Trip to the SS Yongala Shipwreck (Adventure Diving)
Considered Australia's best day dive!
About your dive on the SS Yongala Shipwreck
Yongala Shipwreck Dive Alva Beach AYR. Yongala Dive specialise in dive trips to the Yongala Wreck and the Outer Barrier Reef. This operator is located the closest to the wreck, which means less time travelling and more time in the water. Trips run daily however they are subject to weather conditions on the day and passenger numbers.
Yongala Dive limits passenger numbers to just 12 people, to ensure personalised service and attention. There’s no restricted bottom time, so dive time depends on your air consumption, experience level and depth.
Overview of your day
Everything about the Yongala Dive day trip is an adventure. It begins with a 4WD transfer to the beach, followed by a short 30-minute transfer to the wreck and time for two (2) dives with a minimum one (1) hour surface interval. When the diving is done, it’s back to Yongala Dive for an Aussie BBQ. The Yongala is an adventure dive and as such there’s some strict diver requirements. You must at a minimum have an Open Water certification and at least 6 logged dives. Divers with less than 20 dives must be guided.
This Yongala day dive tour commences with check-in at the dive ship at 7.30am and finishes with a coach transfer to Ayr, for a 3.25pm bus(if required). For your convenience, Yongala Dive also provides onsite accommodation.
This is a very popular dive and should be booked in advance.
Highlights
- 2 dives on the Yongala Wreck
- Rated in Top 10 Wreck Dives in the world
- BIG marine life and experience
- Buddy diving – no solo diving
Diving Details
Diver’s Experience Requirements
Yongala Dive trips are for certified divers only. There’s a maximum of 2 dives, per day trip. You must have a minimum of Open Water certification with 6 logged dives. This dive is considered a deep dive with a maximum depth of 29 metres. It is possible to make the dive if you only hold your Open Water certification.
You will are required to book on to complete the PADI Deep Dive Speciality.
An additional $25.00 for the Deep Dive Speciality applies. (NB: You can have the dive make up as your Deep Dive for the PADI Advance Open Water Course. Additional costs apply)
Divers with less than 20 dives who have not dived in the last 6 months maybe required to have a refresher course. This can be provided the day before the dive, ask us for more information.
Divers with Advanced certification are provided with an experienced dive guide, at no extra cost. Experienced divers with more than 50 dives may be able to dive unguided with their buddy, after an initial orientation.
Maximum depth is 29m for the first dive and 25m for the second dive. A minimum one (1) hour surface interval. Decompression diving is not allowed and Nitrox is available for those with appropriate certification. You will need to bring your certification card and log book.
Available Course while diving the SS Yongala Shipwreck
PADI Advanced Open Water Course and PADI Nitrox Course
PADI Advanced Open Water Course – Program
- Run over 2 Days – Includes: 5 PADI Speciality Adventure Dives
- AOW Adventure dives include: Deep, Navigation, Wreck, Boat, Fish ID
- Price includes gear hire, e-learning & online certification)
Nitrox Course/Certification
- Run over 1 Day Includes: 2 dives on Nitrox, e-learning, full gear hire, reef taxes/mooring fees & online certification)
Inclusions
- All dive equipment (If required)
- 2 Dives on the wreck
- Snacks, drinks and a Sausage Sizzle lunch (back at dive centre)
- Yongala history talk
- Experienced, friendly dive guides
- Qualified, experienced friendly guides
- 4WD transfer to the beach launch
- Short 30 minute boat ride
Extra Charges
- Equipment Hire – $40 (per day per person)
- Deep dive training – open water divers – $25
- Enriched Air (Nitrox) – $60.00 (2 x tanks at 32%)
- GoPro Hire inc. memory card to keep – $50
- 7.30am Bus Transfer from Ayr – $25
- Reef taxes/mooring fees – $22 (per person per day)
- Accommodation – Dorm Share $45.00 per person; Budget Cabin – $94.00 per night (2 people); Premium Cabin with Ensuite $130.00 per night (2 people)
Full Itinerary and Additional Information
Trips
Please note:
- All trips are numbers & weather dependent and are confirmed the afternoon prior to the trip
- Travel Insurance is recommend to cover any losses due to possible cancellations\
- There is a 48hr change and cancellation policy for all bookings – no changes or cancellations
can be made within 48hrs of the dives. Full payment for the trip will be deducted if customers cancel within the cancellation policy and we can’t find a replacement diver.
Itinerary
- 7.30am – Meet at the Dive Shop
- 8.00am – Dive Briefing
- 8.30am – 4WD trip to beach for boat launch
- 9.00am – Arrive at the wreck
- Complete two dives with one hour surface interval
- 2.00pm – Return to Dive Shop
Additional Information
All prices are per person – Accommodation prices are per night – Cancellation policy is 48hrs – 7 days in high season
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