A dive trip for certified divers to the historic SS Yongala wreck, with two dives in small groups from Alva Beach.
Days
- 7 hours
Group size
- Small group, max 12
Start / finish
- Alva Beach / Alva Beach
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Dive boat from Alva Beach, 30 to 40 minutes to the wreck
Meals
- Snacks on the boat
Route
Included experiences
- SS Yongala — two wreck dives
- Alva Beach — boat launch
- Dive briefing and equipment setup with the crew
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 58 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the extraordinary abundance and variety of marine life on the Yongala wreck, including fish schools, rays, sharks, turtles, sea snakes and whale sightings, often describing it as one of Australia's best or world-class dive sites. The professionalism, friendliness and passion of the crew stands out most often, with divers repeatedly noting the safety-focused organisation, thorough briefings, relaxed atmosphere and quality service throughout the experience. The most common caveat is that the boat journey can be rough and choppy, with several travellers recommending seasickness tablets, and one reviewer noted that weather cancellations are possible and that connections to Townsville by bus depart before divers return.
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A nice dive school. We did a great dive on this shipwreck with loads of big, varied fish and lots of coral.
A great boat dive. They were quick to reply by text, booking was easy, and the team were friendly, knowledgeable and created a relaxed, safe feel. My only gripe was that nitrox fills felt a bit dear.
The SS Yongala is now one of my favourite dives, with insane amounts of life on the wreck. The crew have great vibes and passion, and Diogo is a marine biologist as well as a great guide, so you can ask him about everything you see.
Very happy with my two dives today, and the wreck is well worth it. Everything was first class, from the fast boat ride to the dive centre, and Diogo led our group excellently.
An amazing dive with a great team. Think of any fish, and it's on the Yongala wreck.
