Board the Yemalla at 1770 Marina and head to remote, healthy reef sites on the southern Great Barrier Reef. This small-group scuba day trip offers two guided dives, local lunch, and chances to see turtles, rays and migrating whales.
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The morning air off the 1770 Marina tastes of salt and eucalyptus as the dive vessel Yemalla slips past the headland. Waves exchange light with the hull, and within an hour the reef's ridges begin to show: shallow bommies and blue channels where fish unspool like living confetti. Divers step from calm decks into warm, clear water where visibility often exceeds 15–25 metres.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to step on and off a boat, perform basic scuba tasks and complete surface swims.
Wildlife
History
The 1770 area marks one of Lieutenant James Cook’s early anchorages in 1770; Indigenous Gooreng Gooreng people have long cultural ties to these coastal waters.
Conservation
Operators often participate in citizen-science programs like Eye on the Reef; visitors should follow reef-safe practices and avoid touching coral to protect fragile ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770 today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification and logbook
This trip is for certified divers only — carry your current cert card and logbook; a refresher is required if you haven’t dived in 12 months.
Stay hydrated and sun-protected
Bring a refillable water bottle and reef-safe sunscreen for surface intervals; the sun on the water is strong even on overcast days.
Motion-sickness prep
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication the night before and again before boarding; the return trip can be choppier.
Pack a light wind layer
Mornings and late afternoons on deck are breezy—bring a light jacket for comfort between dives.
Certification card & logbook
Required for boarding and to tailor dive profiles to your experience.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin on deck without harming corals.
summer
Light wind jacket
Useful between dives and on the return trip when winds pick up.
winter
Underwater camera or housing
Optional for capturing vibrant reef life; small housings fit in boat storage.