Underwater Archaeological Park, Old Caesarea

The Underwater Archaeological Park in Israel is both the first underwater archaeological park around the world and also is one of the top best dive sites in Israel. The underwater park reveals to its divers Herod's ancient building techniques of his renowned port the rehabilitation efforts made after it sunk and the various shipwrecks which are found around this area. Old Caesarea and its deepwater harbor were used to be the center of Judea province of the Ancient Roman, then now they are filled with magnificently rebuilt ruins, including the famous arena and aqueduct. Apparently, with its mysterious history, this site is deserved to be one of the best diving sites in Israel as well as in the world.

The entire area of the the sunken port's remains is approximately 50 acres, including pools, wave breakers, loading grounds, storage places, the old ports promenade and even its lighthouse. At the bottom of the port all the shipwrecks are found and even one of the “maapilim” shipwrecks is buried at the bottom of the sea here. The dive at the park is conducted by professional instructors who make this a unique and unforgettable diving adventure.