Check out our collection of free downloads, resources, and more to make sure you are more relaxed before you take that first plunge. Also, you can explore our favorite dive spots and learn about historical landmarks that only exist underwater.


Our scuba diving courses are perfect for anyone who has ever tried snorkeling. For those vacationers who have limited time and want to do as much as possible, the Discover Scuba class will be a great choice. It's a great time for scuba diving lessons and to start a new adventure. We offer lifetime certifications for those who love diving. The initial level of diving training involves 3 days of instruction in the water as well as some online learning.

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Our definition of inshore diving includes less than 8 miles from St Andrew's Pass. Open water divers are generally safe here. Red Sea, a 125 foot tug boat that was constructed in 2009, and the E. E. Simpson Tug wreck, both of which were notable dives. Stage 2 (a Navy platform) was demolished in 1984. Fontainebleau boxcars (two container cars and associated reef material) are also interesting. A pair of Voodoo aircraft anchored in Seltzer reef is another example. Below is a table that shows the locations of inshore diving in Panama City Beach along with their bottom depths.

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The SS Tarpon is a significant shipwreck. She went down in 1937 killing 18 crew members, including Willis G. Barrow who was her captain. Adley Baker, a member of the crew, was able swim the 9 miles to shore in gust-force winds. It was a difficult 25-hour race, but Adley Baker survived.

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You can download our free dive resources and other useful information to help you feel more comfortable before you take your first plunge. Explore some of our favourite dive spots and learn more about historical landmarks only found underwater.

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Panama City Beach’s newest wreck, the El Dorado, is now known as Panama City Beach. Hurricane Michael destroyed the ship in October 2018. She was left stranded off the Hathaway Bridge, as a reminder of the storm's devastation in winter and spring. In May 2019, she became a top-ranked diver.

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We offer many classes to suit divers of all levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Never hold your breath

As every good entry-level dive student knows, this is the most important rule of scuba. And for good reason — breath holding underwater can result in serious injury and even death. In accordance with Boyle's law, the air in a diver's lungs expands during ascent and contracts during descent.

As you become a qualified scuba diver, you learn the basics of an essential scuba system. A cylinder, weights, an exposure suit, regulators, BCD gauge and timing device, mask and fins are the bare essentials.