Considered 1 of the top 10 wreck dives in the World the SS Yongala is outstanding, 3 day liveaboard includes up to 10 scuba dives including 2 night dives
This tour is best suited to advanced scuba divers.
The best way to see the Great Barrier Reef is to sleep on it; being able to dive in the evening for night dives and early morning dives which you cannot do on a day trip is just sensational!
This liveaboard takes in 2 full days of diving on the outer Great Barrier Reef, reefs visited include Lodestone Reef, Keeper Reef, Broadhurst Reef, Davies Reef and Wheeler Reef.
Sites chosen will be at the skipper’s discretion and will depend on the weather.
The 3rd day includes two dives at one of the top 10 wreck dive locations in the world.
The S.S. Yongala, Sunk over a century ago during a cyclone in 1911.
The wreck is now home to an incredible array of marine life and coral.
This tour is budget accommodation with world-class diving.
It departs once a month, and can also be profoundly affected by the weather.
Itinerary
Day 1: Check in & drop gear off at 3:30 pm.
Boarding 7:30 pm and departure at 8 pm.
Day 2: 3-day and 1-night dive.
Day 3: 3-day and 1-night dive.
Day 4: 2 early morning dives
Returning to Townsville at approximately 4 pm.
Trip Includes
Three night’s budget accommodation (air-conditioned – multi-share, twin or double)
All meals
Up to 10 Dives – Including two-night dives on the Great Barrier Reef & 2 dives on the amazing S.S. Yongala
All Reef Taxes
Tanks and weights
Optional Extras:
Full gear hire: $95
Guided dives (Per dive): $10 onboard
Dive torch: $25 onboard
What to bring:
Small bag with a towel, swimwear, hat, sunscreen, toiletries and change of clothes
Proof of certification and log book
Booking voucher
Camera
Cash or credit card for soft drinks sold onboard
Extra snacks
Please note:
Anyone with fewer than 15 logged dives will be required to do guided dives. A guide is $10 a dive.
We accept Visa Card or Mastercard and PayPal Please note any dietary or other requirements in the booking message. If you are purchasing bus transfers with your tour, please include the name and location of your accommodation & expect to be contacted with a pickup time. Please call to confirm your trip 48 hours in advance on +61 7 4037 2700
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 30 days or more prior to departure.
50% cancellation fee if within 30 days prior to departure.
100% cancellation fee within 14 days prior to departure.
Reschedule fee of 20% applies with a minimum of 8 days notice.
We highly recommend Travel Insurance.
Terms And Conditions
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein. Although we endeavour to provide accurate information we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services. It is recommended all bookings are confirmed 48 hours in advance of the tour departure by calling +61 7 40372700.
We are not liable for changes to tours, pricing or itineraries; all of which are subject to change without notice. Neither this site, nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of baggage, delay or personal injury. We strongly recommend everyone has their own travel insurance, and scuba diving insurance where applicable.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure.
• No alcohol may be consumed prior to in water activities
• Please remember you need to allow 24 hours from your last dive before flying.
• No refunds on uncompleted dives.
• You will be required to complete a medical questionnaire before participating in any scuba activities. Some medical conditions OR medications may prevent you from scuba diving unless a current Queensland Diving Medical Certificate can be shown to the Dive Instructor. For example: heart disease, asthma, epilepsy or diabetes. If you are unsure of a particular medical condition or medication, please check with the dive organisation before booking your dive. Passengers intending to dive but restricted due to the aforementioned will not be offered a refund.
Contact details are required for tracing purposes upon entry.*
Practice physical distancing.
Wash your hands regularly.
Follow the rules and keep us all safe.
Note: A printed an signed statement of compliance is displayed on premises.
COVID safe Tour Protocols & Procedures
Pre-screening
Wherever possible, Reef Trips will seek to pre-screen crew and passengers prior to attendance, in line with identified public health processes.
Maintenance of effective records, survey/questionnaire responses and other customer information may be vital in the community response to COVID-19. Records including pre-screening and contact details will be kept for a minimum two-month period.
Pre-screening also helps to increase staff and customer confidence that they are safe.
Social distancing
Due to the nature of COVID-19 and the manner in which the virus spreads (through close contact with an infected person or touching a contaminated surface), the most effective way to slow transmission of the virus is through physical distancing and hygiene practices.
In all contexts, our staff will facilitate practices which support appropriate social distancing aligned to most recent advice from the Chief Health Officer.
Our management and crew will remain up to date with health advice and to ensure compliance, above and beyond the details outlined in this document.
Indoor and outdoor areas have been calculated for maintaining a density of no more than 1 person per 4-meter square of floor space.
Cleaning & Hygiene
Management will:
Promote frequent and effective hand washing by all staff, customers, and visitors.
Have cleaning and disinfect products readily available with instructions on safe & effective cleaning & disinfecting procedures.
Ensure adequate time and resources are provided for enhanced cleaning procedures to be undertaken.
Ensure appropriate training for staff to implement enhanced cleaning procedures in line with contemporary practice.
Have alcohol-based hand sanitiser and or hand washing facilities with soap readily available to staff and customers for regular use.
Marine Tourism COVID Safe Requirements
A capacity of one person per two square metres based on accessible indoor and outdoor space provided the outdoor space offers protection when inclement weather is expected (e.g. from the sun and rain).
OR
Up to 100% of indoor seated capacity provided passengers are in ticketed and allocated seating to allow for inclement weather, except the kiosk (e.g. food and beverage kiosk) where passengers must maintain 1.5m physical distancing from these areas. Operators must also manage the outdoor space to maintain one person per two square metres in these areas.
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