Day trip to the S.S. Yongala wreck

Dive into one of the world’s most famous shipwrecks, teeming with extraordinary marine life and history. The S.S. Yongala is a bucket-list dive for those with advanced open water training or higher, offering an unforgettable experience for experienced divers.

The wreck begins 15 metre below the surface and extends to 29 metres. Protected under the Historic Shipwreck Act (1976), the artefacts, marine life and variety of corals that cover the wreck are second to none, Red Bull names Yongala the best wreck for sea life.

Day trips to S.S. Yongala wreck suited to:

  • Certified experienced divers.
  • Advanced Open Water Diver Training.

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Your day trip includes
  • Full day trip including 2 certified dives on the spectacular S.S. Yongala wreck.
  • Full dive gear.
  • Morning tea, buffet-style lunch and afternoon tea.
  • Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day.
  • Mooring fees.
  • EMC’s (Environmental Management Charges).
  • Historical site briefing to enhance your experience.
  • Environmental education.
  • Experienced, professional, fun and safe crew with a passion for the marine environment.
  • Experience the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.
When to do a day trip

Day Trips to the Great Barrier Reef depart on:

  • Wednesdays
  • Saturdays

Please check our calendar for availability.

Where to board

You can board from: 

  • Townsville at the Fuel Wharf, Mariners Drive, Breakwater Marina.
  • Magnetic Island at the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal.

Due to our small numbers of passengers it is advised to book early.

Please note that all our trips are subject to weather conditions and passenger numbers. Confirmation is made the afternoon prior to departure.


Price
  • $459 Certified diver with full equipment hire
  • $404 Certified diver needing tanks and weights only – use code OWNGEARDSCT on check out. 

Optional extras

  • $20 per guided dive (compulsory with fewer than 15 dives logged)
  • $35 per PADI Training Dive (PADI Adventure Dive DEEP compulsory for Open Water Divers with no deep dive experience)
  • $70 for two Enriched Air Nitrox fills

Sample itinerary

7am Townsville passengers meet at Breakwater Marina at the fuelling wharf at the end of Mariners Drive
7.25am Depart Townsville
7.50am Magnetic Island passengers board from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
9am Morning tea
9.50am Yongala wreck site briefings
10.20am Guided divers brief
11am Arrive at the Yongala wreck site
11.15am Dive 1 / Snorkel 1
12.15pm Lunch
1pm Dive 2 / Snorkel 2
2pm Depart site for Nelly Bay
3pm Afternoon tea
4.50pm Arrive and disembark passengers at Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
5.10pm Arrive and disembark at Townsville Breakwater

Please note that the above schedule is as a guide only, actual times on the day may vary. Read our terms and conditions.

Sample menu

  • Morning tea: Fruit platter and assorted biscuits
  • Lunch: Buffet-style lunch spread with chicken, ham, salami, cheese, salads, assorted condiments, bread, peanut butter and vegemite
  • Afternoon tea: Fruit platter, cheese, crackers and assorted biscuits
  • All day: Tea, coffee, cordial and chilled water

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