Explore Rome

Rome is the capital city of Italy and the Lazio region, renowned as one of the most romantic and charismatic cities. Located in the city centre, there are many dive centres that offer dive courses for all levels, as well as weekend and day trips to the wrecks and rocky reefs of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Discover the statue of Christ while diving at Circeo or head to the island of Ventotene and dive among Roman artefacts while weaving in and out of caves, arches and tunnels.

Scuba diving in Rome is possible from several dive centres in the capital, where dive courses are held in the safety of a swimming pool before heading out into the open water.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ Canaloni

One of the most varied dives that can be carried out in the vicinity of the tourist port of Riva di Traiano, with a minimum depth of 10 meters and a maximum of about 27 meters, characterized by flat sand and rocks and rock tongues (canaloni) that are colonized by yellow gorgonians and red coral.

★★★★☆ Asia (Wreck)

Immersion for educational, specialty or naturalistic purposes. Wreck reclaimed scrupulously in places accessible according to safety standards and can be visited by advanced certificates, on average expert in pairs independently or advanced certificates with guide. Variable visibility dependent on weather and curr

★★★★☆ Parete del Corallo

Almost 2 miles south of Riva di Traiano, at the beginning of Capo Linaro, you will find this splendid “panettone“ about 100 meters long. It is very interesting in on the open seaside, as it is completely covered with red coral and full of ravines where conger eels and lobsters are found.

★★★★☆ Madonnina

This shoal is highly appreciated by students and tourists for its proximity to the port of Riva di Traiano and for the possibility of significant sightings despite the simplicity of the dive. This site has a wall that goes down from 8 m to 18 m.

★★★★☆ Liburna, wreck

Diving for advanced or higher certificates, low level of difficulty, recreational tourist diving, biological, technical, teaching specialties. Maximum depth 42 m, minimum 28 m. Safety provision with fixed anchoring to the boat. Square dive profile. Distance 15 minutes of navigation

★★★★☆ BOA (Secche di Tor Paterno

Buoy 1 , usual dive depth between 18-24 meters. Descent along the chain where the buoy is anchored on the bottom. The site is 4.5 kilometers from the coast, reachable onyl by boat.

★★★★☆ Parete Pierucci

Great site for open courses, specialties, and for tourists thanks to the very rich backdrop of various biological forms, characterized by a vertical wall about 300 meters long which divides a platform on 8/10 meters from the bottom at about 20 meters.

★★★★☆ Lago di Trevignano Romano

Lake Bracciano, is far from less than an hour from Rome, is a hub for Roman diving. It’s the perfect place for introductory dives for all levels.

★★★☆☆ Piscina Dive Mode School Le Colline di Lucullo

Dive Mode School is an SSI (Scuba Schools International) Center. It uses the Le Collina sports center as a pool for the confined water portion of its courses.

★★★★☆ Bracciano

Training site located towards the end of the Lungo Lago Argenti di Bracciano (RM). Entry from the shore and depth from 0 meters to 16 meters (a lot of finning is needed!). Easy parking (paid and free).

★★★★☆ Fosso Marangone

Fosso del Marangone, located between Santa Marinella and Civitavecchia, is a popular location for scuba diving, thanks to its clear waters and rich marine biodiversity

★★★★☆ Skipper Bar

Perfect site for beginner to advanced courses and technical diving courses. Shore entry and depth from 0 meters to 50 meters. Easy parking (for a fee).

Diving in Rome

The dive sites reached from Rome are characterised by intriguing rock formations and deep wrecks, with some that are only in reach of technical divers such as the ‘Nasim Wreck’ which lies just beyond 60 metres. While the vessel was sinking, some of the cars the automobile merchant ship were holding were thrown from the ship and can also be explored 33-60 metres deep. There are biological protection zones close to Rome such as the ‘Banco di Santa Croce’, with sloping walls adorned with gorgonians and sea whips.

The best Months to Dive in Rome

The diving season in Italy runs from April through to October, with the busiest month likely to be August. A minimum water temperature of around 14℃ can be expected in the winter months, from January through to March, while in the summer, from July through to September, temperatures can reach a maximum of 26℃. Yet, if you intend to complete a dive course, the comfort of a heated swimming pool invites you to train at any time.