First scuba diving in Baia: Test dive with photos
Breathe underwater at an ancient Roman site
A first scuba dive in the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia near Naples, where you learn to breathe underwater with an instructor at depths of 3 to 6 meters among Roman ruins. The experience includes a theory lesson, a guided dive, all equipment, and professional photos and video of your first moments below the surface.
What’s included
- Use of full scuba equipment including wetsuit, tank, regulator and fins.
- one-to-one instruction with a dive guide.
- entry ticket to the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia.
- eight professional photographs and two video files of your dive.
Next departure: 1 May 2027
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Try scuba diving for the first time in the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia near Naples, with an instructor.
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The experience
You arrive with no diving experience and leave having breathed underwater. A theory lesson on the boat covers the basics (how to equalize pressure, how to breathe through the regulator, what to do if something feels wrong), then you enter the water with your instructor in a one-to-one ratio. The Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia sits in the Bay of Naples where Roman villas, temples and harbors now rest on the seabed. You descend to depths between 3 and 6 meters, shallow enough that the light still reaches the stone below and the ruins stay visible as you move through them.
All equipment is provided: wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights and fins. An operator films the dive and photographs your first breaths, capturing moments you won't remember clearly because you'll be concentrating on not panicking, which almost nobody does. The experience lasts about three hours from start to finish, and you leave with eight printed photos and two video files of yourself underwater.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic and Russian.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What depth will I dive to on my first dive in Baia?
You'll descend to between 3 and 6 meters, shallow enough to see the Roman ruins clearly and return to the surface quickly if needed.
Do I need to know how to swim or have any diving certification?
No certification is required. The Discover Scuba program is designed for people who have never dived before. You don't need to be a strong swimmer, though comfort in water helps.
What happens if I get scared underwater?
Your instructor stays with you the entire time in a one-to-one ratio and watches for any sign of discomfort. You can signal to go up at any moment, and the shallow depth means you're never far from the surface.
Will I really get photos and video of myself diving?
Yes, a professional operator films and photographs the dive, and you receive eight photos and two video files to keep.
What is the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia?
It's an underwater site near Naples where Roman structures (villas, temples, harbors and statues) rest on the seabed. You dive among actual ruins rather than a generic reef or sandy bottom.
Operated by Centro Sub Campi Flegrei. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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First scuba diving in Baia: Test dive with photos
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