Snorkeling - Parco Archeologico di Baia da Baia - 1 escursione

Snorkeling Tour Opens Window Into Submerged Roman City of Baiae

A guided snorkeling excursion off the coast of Baiae in Italy’s Phlegraean Fields is offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore submerged Roman ruins from just beneath the water’s surface. The three-hour experience combines archaeological education with marine adventure, allowing participants to observe ancient structures preserved underwater for nearly two millennia.

The program includes registration, equipment preparation, an archaeological briefing, and a boat transfer to the protected site. Once in the water, participants spend approximately 45 to 50 minutes snorkeling above remarkably preserved remnants of Roman civilization. Among the highlights are the Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius, featuring reconstructed statues, as well as intricate mosaics from Villa a Protiro and Villa Pisoni.

Guided by licensed experts, visitors receive detailed explanations about the historical significance of the submerged city. In some sections of the tour, diving specialists accompany the group to point out architectural details and artistic features, helping participants better understand the scale and sophistication of ancient Baiae’s coastal villas and public spaces.

The experience takes place within the Baiae Underwater Archaeological Park, located just minutes from the small port where excursion boats depart. As snorkelers glide above ancient streets, villas, and statues, the calm and clear waters of the Phlegraean coastline transform into a living museum. The tour blends history, archaeology, and recreation, offering a unique and accessible way to connect with the legacy of Roman civilization beneath the sea.