MARIA K

Why dive here

With 136+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, hammerhead sharks, mobula rays (devil rays), octopuses and sea turtles - MARIA K offers some of Naples & Campania's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 136+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 5m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Maria K is a standout in Naples, and frankly, our pick for a shallow wreck dive in the region. At just five metres, it’s a brilliant option for divers of all levels, even if you’re just getting comfortable with buoyancy. We love how accessible it is, sitting upright and mostly intact on the seabed, just off the coast. Sunk in 1982 after running aground in a storm, this motor vessel has become a proper artificial reef. You’ll find the bridge structure still largely there, along with the cargo holds, which are now wide open and easy to explore. Sunlight streams in, illuminating schools of damselfish that dart in and out of the rusted metal. Moray eels peek from behind collapsed bulkheads, and we’ve spotted some impressively large groupers taking shelter in the deeper sections of the hull. It’s a photographer’s dream, especially on a sunny day when the light play on the wreck is just gorgeous. Head out in the morning; the water tends to be calmer, and the light is often at its best.