Boat-dive description with pylons, fumaroles, shallow depth, and guide-led services.
Baia pylons and fumaroles on a shallow boat dive.
Baia pylons and fumaroles on a shallow boat dive.
This is best handled as a guided park dive with boat passage and timed entry logistics.
Shallow archaeological shoal in the Baia submerged park where ancient pylons, volcanic vents, and dense colonization create an easy, distinctive boat dive.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 16m
Depth Note
The route stays shallow, with an average around 12m and a maximum around 16m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm weather making the route easiest to enjoy.
Typical Conditions
Shallow structure, volcanic fumaroles, sulfur patches, and dense colonization on ancient pylons. Conditions are usually calm enough for an easy guided visit.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Stay clear of the pylon line and watch your buoyancy around the volcanic vents and encrusted structure. Keep the dive compact and guide-led.
Access Restrictions
The site is inside the Baia submerged archaeological park and is best planned as a guided boat dive with park entry logistics.
Legal Notes
Follow the rules of the Baia submerged archaeological park and any guide, ticket, or entry procedures that apply to the site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Well suited to newer scuba divers who are comfortable with guided park diving, shallow structure, and a short boat-supported route.
Freediving
Only a shallow sightseeing option for very experienced freedivers; the site is much more naturally suited to scuba and snorkel guidance.
Snorkeling
Snorkel use is limited to the shallowest water and calm days. The main value of the site is the submerged archaeological structure.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Boat-dive description with pylons, fumaroles, shallow depth, and guide-led services.
Official park page confirming the archaeological park context and guided access.
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