Panama City Beach is the perfect place to take a drive and dive weekend from the South. You can drive home at night, dive Sunday morning, and still be able to meet your no-fly deadline. With water temperatures between 60s and 80s in winter, visibility can be expected to range from 30'-50'.




We also offer closely supervised Introduction to Spearfishing classes that will teach you the basics of spearfishing and help you to take your first dive. Divers with different levels of experience can choose from a range of classes to earn their certification. Daily dive charters are offered by Dive Locker.

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Each rental equipment is professionally cleaned and inspected to ensure safe use upon return. You can find a list of free downloads, resources and other information to help you feel more comfortable before you take that first plunge. Explore some of our favorite dive spots and learn more about historical landmarks only found underwater.

Is Scuba Diving Dangerous
How much does open water scuba certification cost

How much does open water scuba certification cost





The wave interval is more important than the absolute size of the waves around Panama City Beach. The waves that create rollers are long interval waves, while the waves that cause rocking make the boat move up and down. Divers can be difficult to see in the water if the waves are short.

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Dive Locker is a great place to have the adventure of your dreams, no matter your level of experience. Did you know that PCB is known as the Wreck Capital in the South? The interactive map of scuba diving Panama City Beach includes almost 150 dive spots with more than 50 wrecks that were sunk as artificial coral reefs. There are also eight featured dive sites that you should try.

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Panama City Beach is a paradise for both divers and non-divers. There are plenty of things to do in the area, and you won't feel guilty about taking your family to PCB when you go diving.

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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.

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).