It is perfect! This is the spot to go. Scuba Diving Panama City Beach re-certified us and we're back on our feet diving. The team was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. It's evident they love diving. All their gear are brand new and kept in top condition. They are masters of customer service!
All over the region are historic wrecks. Skin Diver Magazine has named Panama City Beach the wreck diving capital of the South because of these and other artificial corals.
Panama City Beach was directly hit by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. It is 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.
Even if your limitations are limited, we hope that you can still enjoy the freedom and adventure our site offers. Keep your spirits high, and your hands bare. You'll soon find the time to travel.
This is a great place for a first-time diver. They also have a large selection of diving equipment. They have a great staff that is friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent diving classes for both novices and veterans.
This place is very good for the first time diver, and has a good selection of diving equipment. Their staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Great diving classes for beginners and those who have dived before.
Before you dive your first time, make sure to check out our free resources, downloads, and more! You can also discover our top diving spots and more about historic landmarks only under water!
Never hold your breath
As every good entry-level dive student knows, this is the most important rule of scuba. And for good reason — breath holding underwater can result in serious injury and even death. In accordance with Boyle's law, the air in a diver's lungs expands during ascent and contracts during descent.
As you become a qualified scuba diver, you learn the basics of an essential scuba system. A cylinder, weights, an exposure suit, regulators, BCD gauge and timing device, mask and fins are the bare essentials.