Scuba Diving Depth

Scuba Diving Certification Near Me



The reef near the Varmar, which is not shown on the dive map due to its location off Mexico Beach, had the greatest impact. It was only 25 feet deep and contained 35% of the original reef material. The artificial reefs in deep and moderate water were unaffected.


The threshold for offshore diving is 8 miles away from St Andrew's Pass. These sites require advanced certification. A nitrox certificate would be a good idea. These trips are not available every day due to the distances involved.

Scuba Diving Resorts


It is best to check with the dive shops to find out when the next trip will be running. If you plan to go with friends who are well qualified, they may be able arrange one for you.

Scuba Diving Resorts
Beginner Scuba Diving Panama City Beach

Beginner Scuba Diving Panama City Beach




Enjoy the excitement of diving at exciting depths in expertly selected locations. You can see why Panama City Beach has become the second most visited dive destination in Florida.

Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving





Dive Locker was a refresher class that we took and it has gotten us back into diving. The Team was helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. It's obvious that they enjoy diving. They are meticulously maintaining their equipment and keeping it new. They're masters of customer service!

Scuba Diving Quiz

Scuba Diving Quiz


hem. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, the map is only for informational purposes and is not intended for navigation. For good reasons, the St Andrew's Park Jetties is where you start your shore dive in Panama City Beach. From the parking lot, it's only a short walk to the beach. Once you are in the water, it's easy to return.

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The natural reef she came to rest on was enriched with scrap steel and fiberglass boats, making it an ideal spot for fish. Panama City Beach's latest wreck is the El Dorado. The ship was swept ashore by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. As a constant reminder of Hurricane Michael's devastating wrath, she sat abandoned off the Hathaway Bridge. She began her career as a top dive site in May 2019. She is three stories high and home to an incredible amount of marine life. You could still see the "Happy Holidays", unknown townsfolk, on her deck as of our last trip.

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).