Scuba diving training should not be limited to learning how to handle any eventualities. Although this is an important part of training, we ensure that you can do it when you're done. However, you should also be able to do it in mid-water and not at the bottom with your knees. This applies to all courses we offer, including Open Water and Technical. You will learn how to scuba dive and not how to survive underwater. It is not always possible to dive in an area that allows you to get down to the bottom if an issue occurs. It is important to be able and willing to tackle any issue in the water. That's what we teach.





This idea seems to work. To meet the gear needs of its customers, the boat built a dive shop. Since then, the shop has evolved into a fully-stocked retail and training center. Our shop is the perfect place to start diving lessons or plan your next adventure.

Advanced Open Water Diver



Panama City is an amazing place to dive the only remaining barrier reef in North America. Find out where our favourite spots to dive! Book Now!

Advanced Open Water Diver
Sidemount Technical Diving Login

Sidemount Technical Diving Login


All scuba certifications are available. We also offer check out dives. Elearn and onsite classes can be tailored to your individual needs.

Sidemount Technical Diving Force



This course covers technical sidemount diving skills and equipment. It includes classroom workshops as well as three days of in-water skill development.

What Happens If You Throw Up While Scuba Diving

What Happens If You Throw Up While Scuba Diving


The new SDI/TDI Sidemount Diver program is far more than just another “how to” book on sidemount diving. It’s a complete, comprehensive set of training materials designed to work together to make learning and teaching sidemount diving easy.

Can Anyone Scuba Dive in Florida



We have a full service dive center with almost 15,000 cubic feet of 30% Nitrox banked as well as banked Trimix and oxygen. We can also provide any custom scuba fill. Call Sidemount Technical Diving Panama City Beach for an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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).