There are no classes that are too small to cause scheduling problems. Refreshers are also available for those who haven't dived in a while. Call us to get on our schedule. Sport Diver wrote an excellent article about us during the summer. Scuba Diving Magazine names Dive Locker one of the most outstanding dive operations. Scuba Diving Magazine has ranked Dive Locker among the Top 100 Readers Choices for 2011.
To see the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and the underwater worlds that surround it, you too can dive fins-first. Our scuba diving courses are perfect for anyone who has ever tried snorkeling. For those vacationers who have limited time and want to squeeze in as much as possible, the Discover Scuba class will be a great choice.
The St Andrew's Park Jetties are the best place to start shore diving in Panama City Beach. You can walk only a few steps from the parking lot to get into the water. There is no boat traffic on the beach-side. If you decide to cross the channel, make sure you have your dive flag.
Do you dream of diving to the depths of sunken ships or Pirate's treasure underwater? Dive Locker offers scuba diving classes that will add excitement to your next cruise or trip. Dive Locker, the best PADI, Training Center is located on the Gulf Coast. Join the Dive Locker Family to have more fun and be a certified diver. Panama City Beach is known for being the best place to dive in North Florida. It is second only to Florida Keys in popularity as a dive spot.
The initial level of diving training involves 3 days of training in water and some eLearning. Dive Locker limits dive trips to 14 divers to ensure comfort and safety. If there's space, all charters are available to the public. We usually offer 2 trips per day during the season. We offer Technical Scuba classes from TDI.
To protect yourself from sharp edges and to prevent you getting into fishing lines, gloves are a must. A safety sausage is also a good idea since you will be on a boat trip.
Panama City Beach was directly affected by Hurricane Michael, which was a category 4 hurricane in October 2018. It made landfall in the Panhandle with maximum sustained winds of 154 mph, and storm surges exceeding 10 feet. Hurricane-force winds impacted over 650 artificial islands.
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).