This shop, the boat crew, and the dives are all my favorites! We have been using them for many years and have had great times and great diving experiences. There are many options for gear to rent and buy. Everyone is eager and happy to help.
A 100' long Navy hovercraft sank in 1985. The twin aluminum pontoons are still in good shape and rise 10' off the ocean floor. Although the hovercraft is unusual, it probably wouldn’t be a feature dive site, except it’s so close to the Black Bart. It’s still fun to swim laps around the structure and float up and down the stairs.
Our scuba diving classes can be a great way to improve your snorkeling skills. Our Discover Scuba class makes it easy for vacationers with limited time to squeeze in all the activities they desire. Learn to scuba diver and start a new adventure. We can also help you get a lifetime certification to scuba dive if you already love it. The first level requires three days of water training, as well some eLearning.
An 184-foot long Navy minesweeper tender with 33-foot beam was sunk in 1987 to serve as a diving rescue training site. The bow was broken by storms and fell to the port side. The boat's rest is intact, and it sits upright at 20 feet above the bottom.
It is perfect! This is the spot to go. Scuba Diving Panama City Beach re-certified us and we're back on our feet diving. The team was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. It's evident they love diving. All their gear are brand new and kept in top condition. They are masters of customer service!
It's a three-story tall vessel that is home to an incredible amount of marine life. The "Happy Holidays" unidentified townsfolk were still visible on the deck of the vessel, which you can see as cars pass over the bridge.
St Andrew's Park Jetties are the perfect place to start your Panama City Beach shore dive. The beach is a short walk away from the parking area. Soon you will be in the water. The beach is very shallow and there is little boat traffic. If you want to cross over to the channel side, be sure that you have your dive flag. Many tropical fish live in the rocks and jetties. High slack tide is a great time to go for this dive. It provides better visibility and the current is stronger. St Andrew's Park's jetties are also great for snorkeling on Panama City Beach.
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.