Herod's Submerged Port of Caesarea - Tyre

Dropping down onto Herod's Submerged Port at Caesarea is like swimming through a history book. You'll find yourself navigating amongst massive stone blocks, columns, and what look like ancient breakwaters, all part of Herod's ambitious engineering project. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out around 8m, making it ideal for newer divers or anyone keen on leisurely exploring a unique archaeological site rather than chasing big pelagics. We’ve spotted the occasional octopus tucked into crevices, but the real draw here is the sheer scale of the ruins.

Location

Tyre, Lebanon, Red Sea & Middle East

Coordinates

32.502000, 34.889600

Maximum Depth

8m

Difficulty

Beginner