Diving in Underwater Ruins in Alexandria

Similar to its land, the waters of Alexandria hold ancient treasures, monuments, and artefacts. The historic city is home to more than five low-depth diving sites located across its surrounding harbours. Three of the most popular sites include the Pharos Island site, the Antirhodos island, popularly known as Cleopatra’s underwater palace, and a sunken world war II ship wreckage.

 Swimming skills are a prerequisite to participating in the diving experience.  Each diving site houses unique relics of the socio-cultural history of the city. Antirhodos island, located near the city seafront, is renowned for the remains of Cleopatra’s palace, a temple of Isis, and two sphinx statues. The seabed here is full of ancient artefacts such as huge stones, columns, jars, lamps, and bowls. The Pharos island dive site is located near the famous Qaitbay Citadel on the eastern harbour. It holds parts of the once magnificent Lighthouse of Alexandria, destroyed and submerged due to an earthquake.