SS Yongala

For our experienced and thrill-seeking divers we offer the 2-day-2-night SS Yongala Wreck liveaboard.

Length: 2-day-2-night

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Trip inclusions

  • Up to 6 dives including 1 dawn dive on the Yongala Wreck
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in air-conditioned cabins
  • All bed linen
  • All meals from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon
  • Yongala mooring fees
  • Tanks and weights for divers
  • Environmental Education – learn about the ocean, its marine life and the history of the Yongala

Terms and conditions apply. You can find our terms and conditions here.

Price

  • $815 pp basic price including tank and weights
    Accommodation types: 3 or 4 share, twin and double

Optional extras

  • $185 full gear hire
  • $15 torch hire for night dive
  • $65 camera hire / $120 for duration of the trip
  • $20 pp per guided dive
  • $35 Adventure Dive
  • $280 PADI Nitrox Course
  • $25 per Nitrox Fill

Sample itinerary

Boarding: 

  • Friday night: Boarding in Townsville, 7.30pm. Departure approximately 10.30pm. Time for a stroll to enjoy dinner along The Strand or Palmer Street first.
  • Saturday morning: Wake up at the SS Yongala Wreck just in time to watch the sunrise, before diving the world-famous wreck. Relax in between diving to the sound of the ocean and share your impressions of this amazing dive site.
  • Saturday afternoon: We get prepared for one more dive before dinner. Relax as the sun goes down over the horizon.
  • Saturday night: A unique night dive is on offer for the adventurous ones.
  • Sunday morning: After watching the sun rise over the horizon it is time for yet another couple of dives to explore the features of the wreck and to say good morning to the early bird marine life.
  • Sunday: Time to relax on the way back home and share your pictures and stories with the fellow divers and crew.
  • Sunday early evening: Arrive back in Townsville around 5pm.

Reef sites we visit

SS Yongala Wreck 

The number one wreck dive in Australia and for good reason. It is the only large structure in an open ocean location, which means it is a gathering point for marine life. Expect to see plenty of rays, sea snakes, groupers, turtles, sharks and many more.

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