One-day Yonagala Wreck Dive Trip
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This trip is aboard Yongala Express, a 18 foot Mono Hull Sailboat with a maximum of 12 divers and a Dive Staff of 4. It is for 1 day, and allows 2 dives.
Departure Information
Departure is from Yongala Dive, Alva Beach at 7:30 AM every day, return time 2:00 PM.
The Dive
After the morning pickups of guests in Bowen, and Ayr, the day really starts with a quick 4WD trip down the beach to the boat’s launch point. Once onboard you will on the wreck in just 30 minutes. The wreck is a world class dive site, and attracts amazing amounts of fish life. You will get to make two dives on this amazing wreck, and be back ashore in time to have a barbecue on the beach with the group.
An open water certification and 6 logged dives with deep dive training is the minimum requirement for this dive Divers that have not done any deep diving are required to take the PADI Deep Dive course on their first morning dive. The Yongala is an intermediate dive site and it is recommended that divers should be comfortable in conditions which can sometimes be challenging.
Novice divers (those with less than 20 dives) should ensure they have refreshed their skills within the last six months and will be provided with a dive guide (if adventure or advanced certified) or required to upgrade to the PADI ‘Deep’ Adventure dive (if open water) to advance their skills to the required level and to ensure a safe and memorable experience.
The more experienced divers can choose to dive with a buddy or take a guided tour at no extra cost.
The Boat
The Yongala Express is a purpose built 10m rigid inflatable boat, powered by new twin 200 hp environmentally friendly four-stroke outboards, it is perfect for wave riding, ensuring a fast, fun and safe trip. The trip out to the Yongala Wreck takes just 30 minutes, making it the quickest way out to this amazing wreck. It’s overhead canopy and side curtains protect you from the sun, spray and wind - there is even a marine toilet on board. With only twelve passengers and up to four crew you are ensured of being in a small group.
Trip Prices
Included
 2 dives on the wreck (with Dive price only)
BBQ Lunch (with Dive price only)
All dive gear (with Dive price only)
Morning tea and snacks (with Dive price only)
Dive guides (if desired) (with Dive price only)
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All prices are in
US Dollars. |
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12 Feb 08 -
onwards
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| Certified Diver, tanks/weights only |
$173 |
| Certified Diver, w/full gear hire |
$201 |
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| Environmental management charge (pay on board) per person |
$17 | | Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers per day |
$19 | | PADI Deep Adventure Dive Course per course |
$23 | | Stay at Alva Beach Divers Lodge, single per night |
$23 | | Camera hire |
$37 | | Photo CD of dive trip |
$37 | | Transfers to and from Airlie Beach (Tuesdays only) per person |
$37 | | Stay at Alva Beach Divers Lodge, couple per night |
$56 |
About Yongala Dive
Yongala Dive is a small family owned and operated company, operating in the small fishing village of Alva Beach, located just outside of the town of Ayr. They have been in operation since 2003, and have focused on building the reputation (it’s excellent!) of their business, as well as the infrastructure that increases the comfort and experience of their guests.
Their recently opened dive lodge in Alva Beach means that divers can come stay right onsite, enjoy a rural village, and have an easy day or days of diving with them. At a cost of AUD$25 for singles, AUD$60 for a couple, including breakfast and transfers from Ayr and Bowen it's a great deal, and very convenient.
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