Baia Underwater Archaeological Park
Dive site in Baia (Bay of Naples), Italy
Guided dives to the Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius, the Villa dei Pisoni and Roman mosaic floors lying 4-8 m deep.
- Usual dive
- 13 m
- Deepest point
- 13 m
- Level
- Open Water
- Best months
- Jun–Jul, Sep
- Entry
- By boat
The story
Volcanic bradyseism slowly lowered the land at Baiae, and the lower part of the Roman town was largely submerged by the sea by the 8th century. The protected underwater areas were established in 2002.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
The dive
A artificial reef dive from a boat. Known for crustaceans and octopus.
Who it's for
Recommended minimum: Open Water (PADI Open Water, CMAS/FFESSM N1).
Conditions
- Dive type
- Artificial reef
- Environment
- Open water
- Water
- Sea water
- Guide required
- Yes
What you might see
- Crustaceans
- Octopus
Why divers come
- Submerged city
- History
- Marine reserve
Season in Baia (Bay of Naples)
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
- Best
- Good
- Possible
- Closed
- Not documented yet
Best months: Jun–Jul, Sep.
Source: napolike.itWhere is Baia (Bay of Naples)?
The point shows the Baia (Bay of Naples) area, not the exact dive site.
About this page
Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.