Scuba Diving in Baia: Try Scuba with Roman Ruins

Breathe underwater at sunken Roman ruins in five hours

Try Scuba is a beginner scuba experience in Baia's Marine Archaeological Park, led by an expert instructor with a maximum of two participants per guide. You complete a short theory session and shallow-water drills, then descend to two separate dive sites among submerged Roman ruins, staying at a maximum depth of 5 meters. The full dive takes five hours and includes all scuba equipment, insurance and bottled water.

The experience

Five hours gets you from Naples to Baia's underwater archaeological sites and back. The experience starts with a theoretical presentation on the ground, then moves into the water for acclimatization exercises in shallow areas before the actual dives begin. You'll use complete scuba equipment throughout, and an expert instructor stays with you and one other participant maximum, keeping the group small and the attention close.

The Marine Archaeological Park of Baia holds five dive sites total. In one session you visit two of them, one after the other. Ancient Roman ruins emerge from the seafloor: structures and artifacts that sit at depths you can safely reach as a beginner. The maximum depth is 5 meters, which means you stay in control and the instructor can watch you closely. All scuba gear, insurance and bottled water come with the booking.

Pickup is included from Naples, though the driver charges €75 per trip one-way or €150 for round-trip, paid directly to them on the day. Your guide speaks English or Italian. You need to be at least 8 years old, in good physical health and able to swim at a moderate level. The activity suits all fitness levels within those bounds.

What’s included

• All scuba equipment.
• insurance.
• bottled water.
• expert instructor.
• pickup from Naples (driver fee paid separately to the conductor).

Information

Lasts 5h, runs Tuesday to Sunday at 09:30, from € 218 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, in groups of up to 4 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027Another time? ›

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by SuBaia Diving Center

Is this one for you?Five hours leaves the rest of your day free if you start early, but not enough time to combine this with major sightseeing elsewhere in the region. Choose this if you want to spend a focused morning or afternoon underwater without rushing to another activity.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 are the underwater Roman ruins like in Baia?

The Marine Archaeological Park of Baia preserves submerged structures and artifacts from ancient Rome on the seafloor. On two dives you visit two separate sites within the park, where the ruins sit at depths of up to 5 meters, shallow enough for beginners to explore safely with an instructor.

How many people dive together on this scuba experience?

A maximum of two participants per instructor, so you get close attention throughout the dives and the shallow-water drills that come before them.

Do I need scuba certification to try this dive?

No. Try Scuba is designed for beginners with no prior diving experience. You complete a theory session and acclimatization exercises in shallow water before the actual dives, all led by an expert instructor.

What's included in the five-hour session?

The experience includes all scuba equipment, insurance, bottled water, pickup from Naples, and instruction from a guide who speaks English or Italian. The driver charges €75 one-way or €150 round-trip, paid directly to them.