You will find many historic wrecks scattered all over the area. These wrecks and many other artificial reefs make Panama City Beach the "Wreck Diving Capital of the South".


Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association members and Florida Wildlife Commission produced a report that assessed the impact on the reefs. They found that the Varmar reef, which isn't shown on our dive map as it's off Mexico Beach), had suffered the most damage since it was in 25 feet of water. Only 35% of original reef material was left. The artificial reefs in shallow and medium water remained unaffected. Below is an illustration from that report which shows the path the hurricane took through the wrecks, reefs, and beaches of Panama City Beach.

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Scuba Dive Panama City Beach is the premier PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Training Center on the Gulf Coast. If you’re ready for more fun in your life, come to Panama City Beach, join the Scuba Dive Panama City Beach family, and become a certified scuba diver. Panama City Beach has long been known as the most popular place for diving in North Florida. It’s second only to the Florida Keys as the most visited dive destination in the state.

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Why can't you scuba dive with whale sharks

Why can't you scuba dive with whale sharks


SCUBA diving offers a unique experience. We are excited to share our enthusiasm with you. We offer SCUBA classes through NAUI. Courses can be tailored to meet your specific needs. We offer Instructor-level classes as well as entry-level classes. We are passionate about diving, and look forward to helping you start on an unforgettable journey.

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Scuba diving is a great way to make your vacation memorable in Panama City Beach. Under the turquoise waters lies a second universe, a paradise like no other. The region is home to many historical shipwrecks and sea turtles as well as goliath grouper, bottlenose dolphins and other marine life.

How much does it cost to get scuba certified in Florida

How much does it cost to get scuba certified in Florida



Divers with varying levels of experience can choose from a range of classes to obtain their certification.

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Scuba Dive Panama City Beach has a variety of dives for divers of different levels. The passionate divers at Scuba Dive Panama City Beach can make your trip a memorable one, no matter if you're looking for couples retreats, family vacations, or solo adventures. Feel the adrenaline of diving into exciting depths in carefully selected locations.

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.