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Bay of Naples (Baia, Ischia, Procida and Capri)

Roman mosaics, volcanic walls, and island-blue water in one ferry-linked gulf

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Destination Guide Sources For Bay of Naples (Baia, Ischia, Procida and Capri)

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

40 sources • Updated Sep 4, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Sep 4, 2026.

Parco Archeologico dei Campi Flegrei - Italian Ministry of Culture authority for Baia and the Campi Flegrei archaeological sites, including official access contacts and closure notices.
Parco Archeologico Sommerso di Baia - Official submerged-park overview, zoning, visitor activities, and local maritime contacts.
Baia Submerged Park visitor information - Visitor rules for guided scuba and snorkeling, archaeological routes, guide ratios, and managed access.
Baia guided scuba booking page - Current displayed prices for one, two, and three certified-diver visits.
Centro Sub Campi Flegrei

Research Sources

Destination Guide Sources For Bay of Naples (Baia, Ischia, Procida and Capri)

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

40 sources • Updated Sep 4, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Sep 4, 2026.

Parco Archeologico dei Campi Flegrei - Italian Ministry of Culture authority for Baia and the Campi Flegrei archaeological sites, including official access contacts and closure notices.
Parco Archeologico Sommerso di Baia - Official submerged-park overview, zoning, visitor activities, and local maritime contacts.
Baia Submerged Park visitor information - Visitor rules for guided scuba and snorkeling, archaeological routes, guide ratios, and managed access.
Baia guided scuba booking page - Current displayed prices for one, two, and three certified-diver visits.
Centro Sub Campi Flegrei

- Local operator evidence for scheduled scuba, snorkeling, courses, and active 2026 programming in Baia.

Area Marina Protetta Regno di Nettuno services - Official MPA zoning, authorization, BlueDiscovery, spearfishing prohibition, and authorized-dive-center rules.

Regno di Nettuno permitted activities matrix - Official matrix showing where guided and unguided scuba, swimming, boating, and other activities are permitted or authorization-controlled.

Regno di Nettuno 2026 authorization tariffs - Official 2026 tariff schedule for operator permissions and private-vessel activities.

Regno di Nettuno authorized diving centers - Current official list of dive centers authorized by the MPA.

Naples International Airport ground transport - Official Alibus guidance between the airport, Napoli Centrale, and the port.

Caremar Gulf of Naples services - Official ferry and hydrofoil network linking Naples, Pozzuoli, Capri, Procida, Ischia, Casamicciola, and Sorrento.

Alilauro routes - Official hydrofoil route and baggage information for Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, and seasonal Gulf links.

Italia.it travel documents for Italy - Official tourism guidance on identity documents and passport validity for entry to Italy.

Visa for Italy portal - Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs tool for nationality-specific visa requirements and official Entry/Exit System guidance.

European Union ETIAS information - Official EU status page for the forthcoming ETIAS travel authorization.

DAN Europe emergency assistance - Official 24-hour diving emergency hotline and medical-assistance procedure.

DAN Europe traveling diver guidance - DAN guidance on travel, flying after diving, insurance, and emergency planning.

AORN Antonio Cardarelli Hospital - Official Naples hospital contact and location; the hospital includes a hyperbaric-therapy unit.

Punta Campanella Diving Center - Local PADI operator serving the Sorrento coast, Punta Campanella MPA, and Capri area.

Punta Campanella Diving FAQ - Operator guidance on seasonal water temperatures, thermal layering, and wetsuit choice.

Capri Freediving - Local freediving and snorkeling operator offering courses and coached line sessions around Capri.

Ischia Insider seasonal planning - Month-by-month visitor guidance on sea temperatures, crowds, traffic, and accommodation pressure.

Capri seasonal planning - Month-by-month island guidance on sea conditions, ferry schedules, crowds, and shoulder seasons.

Getting around Capri - Local transport guidance for funiculars, buses, taxis, walking, and visitor vehicle restrictions.

Ischia.it visitor portal - Island visitor information covering thermal parks, the Aragonese Castle, Mount Epomeo, and cultural attractions.

Procida destination guide - Local route operator's destination summary supporting walking and cycling on compact Procida.

Comune di Napoli accommodation tax 2026 - Official 2026 Naples accommodation-tax rates, eligibility, exemptions framework, and maximum consecutive nights charged.

Comune di Ischia accommodation tax - Official municipal confirmation that eligible Ischia stays are subject to accommodation tax collected by lodging providers.

Comune di Procida landing contribution regulation - Official municipal regulation establishing Procida's landing contribution in place of an accommodation tax.

Capri and Anacapri landing contribution act - Official municipal act setting the recurring annual Capri landing contribution at EUR 5 from April through October and EUR 2.50 from November through March.

Caremar current passenger rates - Current official carrier rate page listing landing-ticket supplements for Capri and Procida.

DiveJourney: Ninfeo - Parco Archeologico Sommerso di Baia - Curated spot research on depth, managed access, beginner suitability, snorkeling, and archaeological features.

DiveJourney: Portus Julius - Curated spot research on the shallow Roman harbor route, access, and conditions.

DiveJourney: Secca delle Fumose - Curated spot research on fumaroles, ancient pylons, depth, visibility, and beginner suitability.

DiveJourney: Punta Pizzaco - Curated spot research on the Procida wall, depth range, currents, season, gorgonians, red coral, and reported wildlife.

DiveJourney: Mezzatorre - Curated spot research on sheltered Ischia conditions, shallow depth, and year-round calm-weather use.

DiveJourney: Punta Sant'Angelo - Curated spot research on the deep volcanic wall, moderate current, gorgonians, and red coral.

DiveJourney: Scannella - Curated spot research on the sheltered shore-access bay, snorkeling, depth, and April to October season.

DiveJourney: Punta Caruso - Curated spot research on rocky shore access, volcanic terrain, calm-day snorkeling and freediving, and reported wildlife.

Destination hero photo by Alessio Maffeis - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@maffeis