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Panama City Beach was directly affected by Hurricane Michael, which was a category 4 hurricane in October 2018. It made landfall in the Panhandle with maximum sustained winds of 154 mph, and storm surges exceeding 10 feet. Hurricane-force winds impacted over 650 artificial islands.



This is a great place to take a weekend trip or for a longer stay. Below is the Panama City Beach dive map. Each pin contains more information about each dive site. We strive to be accurate, but this map is not meant for navigation.

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Are you looking to descend on our limestone reefs or an artificial one built from a fighter plane? Do you want to see an underwater bridge? You have the option to choose.

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Panama City Beach's newest wreck is The El Dorado. Hurricane Michael was the storm that swept the ship ashore on October 18, 2018. The Hathaway Bridge was her constant reminder of the hurricane's destructive wrath throughout winter and spring. She started her diving career at a top site in May 2019. She is three stories tall and has an amazing amount of sea life.

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Under the turquoise waters lies a second universe, a paradise like no other. Many historic shipwrecks can be found throughout the region, including goliath grouper, bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles. You will find many historical wrecks throughout the area. Skin Diver Magazine named Panama City Beach the "Wreck Diving Capital of the South" because of this and other artificial reefs. You've never tried scuba dive before? You don't have to worry.

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Historic shipwreck, the SS Tarpon. The ship sank in 1937, killing 18 crew members including Willis G. Barrow, her captain. Adley Baker, a crew member, managed to swim the 9 miles to shore under gale-force winds. Although it was a long 25-hour journey, Adley Baker survived. It takes 6-8 hours to reach the Grey Ghost, which is an offshore dive. Although she is only a 105-foot vessel, the amazing diversity of aquatic life makes this dive extraordinary.

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Check with your dive shop for the latest trip information. Or, plan a trip with well-qualified friends. They might be able put one on the calendar. The area around Panama City Beach has a large collection of artificial reef materials. There are many materials available, including bridge pilings, old piers and specially designed reef habitat.

Frequently Asked Questions

An Average Diver, at an Average Depth, With an Average Tank

Based on personal experience, an average open-water certified diver using a standard aluminum 80-cubic-foot tank on a 40-foot dive will be able to stay down for about 45 to 60 minutes before surfacing with a safe reserve of air still in the tank.

So just to reiterate: don't grab animals, don't hold them for photo ops, don't go for rides on dolphins or turtles, and don't force puffer fish to inflate (it can be fatal to them).