Double Snorkeling in the Archaeological Park of Baia
Two dive sites, one journey through an ancient Roman city preserved beneath the sea
This snorkeling experience in the Archaeological Park of Baia grants you direct access to one of the most unusual underwater sites in the world, where ancient Roman villas, mosaic floors, and marble statues rest just a few meters below the surface. No license is required, and participants as young as seven years old are welcome to join.
The city of Baia was once the most fashionable resort of the Roman Empire, frequented by emperors and senators who built lavish villas along its coast. Centuries of bradyseism, the gradual rise and fall of the ground driven by volcanic activity in the Phlegrean Fields, caused much of the ancient city to sink slowly beneath the sea, where it has remained remarkably intact ever since.
During this tour you will visit two separate dive sites within the restricted zone of the Archaeological Park, spending approximately 45 minutes in the water at each location. Trained guides accompany every swimmer throughout the experience, ensuring both safety and a deeper understanding of what lies beneath the surface.
Tour Highlights
Snorkel over submerged Roman villas, ancient mosaics, and marble floors lying approximately four meters underwater.
Visit two distinct dive sites within the Archaeological Park of Baia in a single outing.
Receive a full safety briefing and all necessary equipment from certified instructors before entering the water.
Swim alongside a variety of colourful Mediterranean fish that have made the ancient ruins their home.
No diving license required, making this experience accessible to beginners and families with children aged seven and above.
Travel by small boat directly into the restricted archaeological zone, an area not accessible to casual swimmers.
Itinerary
Arrive at the Diving Center where the team will greet you and help you get settled. Equipment will be prepared and sized to ensure the best possible fit for each participant.
Your snorkeling guide will conduct a thorough briefing covering the history of Baia, the specific dive sites you will visit, and all safety practices to follow in the water. This session ensures every participant feels confident before boarding the boat.
Board a small boat for a short crossing to the restricted zone of the Archaeological Park of Baia. The crossing takes only a few minutes and offers views of the bay from the water.
Enter the water at the first dive site and follow the designated visit route established by the Park. Guides remain at your side throughout the approximately 45-minute session, pointing out notable structures and marine life.
The boat moves to a second dive site within the Park, where you complete a second 45-minute snorkeling session along a different visit route. After both sessions are complete, the group navigates back to the original boarding point.
Back on land, showers and changing rooms are available so you can rinse off and change at your leisure. The experience closes with time to share impressions with the guides before departing.
What Is Included
Included
- All snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit)
- Boat transfer to and from the Archaeological Park
- Entry permit to the restricted archaeological zone
- Certified snorkeling guide throughout both sessions
- Pre-dive safety and history briefing
- Showers and changing rooms at the Diving Center
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides
- Personal items such as sunscreen or towels
- Transportation to the Diving Center
Important Information
Ready to Explore Ancient Baia Beneath the Waves?
Secure your place on this double snorkeling tour and discover a Roman city that time and the sea have kept hidden for centuries. Spaces are limited to maintain the quality and safety of each session.
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