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SELENE ARA

The Selene ARA is one of our favourite deep wrecks in the Naples area, a proper penetration dive if you've got the training and the nerve. Sunk in '85 after a fire and explosion, this tanker now sits upright at 47 metres, and it's remarkably intact. We love the way the light filters through the superstructure, casting those deep blue shadows that are just so Mediterranean. The bow section is probably our pick for atmosphere, with the anchor chains still draped dramatically. Look for the big morays peeking out of every nook and cranny, and schools of barracuda often circle above the deck. It’s a serious dive, the depth means bottom time is limited, but for experienced wreck divers, it offers a real sense of history and adventure. We’d suggest going in late spring or early autumn for the best visibility, before the summer heat haze sets in.