We can provide a fun class with an expert on the field, using only the best gear at fully inclusive prices. Spearfishing can be described as underwater bow hunting. It's not easy or inexpensive to learn, and it's addictive more than crack. This might be the right place for you if you are looking to obtain clean, ethical, non-industrial protein without any pesticides, hormones or antibiotics. Charters are available for experienced spearfishers.
Warsaw Reef is one of the most popular reef dives. It is a natural hole made of concrete rubble and tire packages. It is a favorite spot for fish and they often travel between it and nearby wrecks such as the Black Bart. Panama City Beach was directly hit by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. It was a Category 4 storm. It was the most powerful storm ever to hit the Panhandle, with sustained winds of 154 mph. Hurricane-force winds affected over 650 artificial reefs. The report was compiled by members of the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, and the Florida Wildlife Commission.
Dive Locker offers the Florida Panhandle's most comprehensive Dive Center and Aquatic Training Facility. You can find beautiful Panama City Beach and have direct access for divers to miles of uninterrupted white sandy beaches, shipwrecks or natural reefs. Our staff will prepare you to swim with sharks, see beautiful aquatic life or discover hidden treasures beneath the surface. Our instructors are passionate about diving excellence and hold the industry's highest standards.
We offer charters to experienced spearfishers, as well as closely supervised Introduction to Spearfishing classes. Here we teach the basics and lead you on a spearfishing trip. There are many classes available for divers of all levels. Dive Locker provides daily dive charters. We have a 40 foot boat that can accommodate up 18 divers. All of our charters include safe, friendly, and professional diving. The place is ideal for beginners and has a wide selection of diving gear. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
Panama City Beach is the ideal spot to get your feet and everyone else wet. You can get certified in our dive shops and be on your way to the bubbly depths.
The Grey Ghost is a small vessel measuring only 105 feet, but the incredible diversity of aquatic species makes it a spectacular dive. This is a perfect spot for fish, as it has a natural reef with a few fiberglass boats and scrap metal.
There are many options when it comes to training. Your safety should always be your first concern. With a combined experience of over 50 years, our staff is among the most skilled in the world. They have taught thousands of people just like you how safe to dive underwater.
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).