Tunisia · Monastir and Mahdia
Beginner-friendly wreck dive off Mahdia.
Beginner-friendly wreck dive off Mahdia.
Napoli is a classic wreck dive off Mahdia, reached by a short boat ride from the port and often used as an easy first wreck. The former passenger boat has broken down over time, but it still gives a clear wreck profile with open structure, anemones, and small reef life across the hull. It is generally a relaxed, beginner-friendly dive with little current and modest swell, so the main planning variable is sea state and boat access from Mahdia.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
As a wreck dive, take care around enclosed or constricted areas and maintain good buoyancy to avoid contact with the structure.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Mahdia; plan on a local operator and suitable sea conditions for launch.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck dive around 12 m that is described as accessible for beginners.
Freediving
Not the main use case; the wreck is better suited to scuba from a boat.
Snorkeling
Surface snorkelling is limited; the wreck itself is mainly a scuba target.
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Research Sources
Mahdia tourism page describes excellent visibility, rich marine biodiversity, and well-equipped diving clubs.
Page lists the Napoli among Mahdia wrecks and says to contact Subway Diving School in Mahdia for these dives.
Review mentions diving on the wreck of the Napoli at 12 meters in Mahdia Bay.
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