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The structure of this site makes it extraordinary. At 40' down, divers can investigate the wheelhouse. The deck is at 66' down with entrances into the cargo holds. The ship’s head (toilet) sits outside the wreck on the sand replete with a jovial skull. There’s also plenty of sea life coming to visit from the nearby Warsaw Reef.


Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association and Florida Wildlife Commission compiled a report on the effects of human activity on reefs. The report found that the Varmar Reef, located near Mexico Beach, experienced the most impact as it was in 25 feet of seawater. There were only 35% remaining of the original reef materials. The artificial reefs that were in deep and moderate waters remained unscathed. Below is a graphic that was taken from that report and shows how the hurricane traveled through Panama City Beach's wrecks and reefs.

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Have you ever tried diving? No problem. Panama City Beach, for both you and your feet, is the ideal place to get wet. Our dive shops are perfect for getting you certified and ready to go to the bubbly deep. Scuba Dive Panama City Beach has the expertise to help you begin your new, aquatic lifestyle. This is an all-in-one shop that offers diving training, equipment rental, repairs, and maintenance.

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How much does full scuba gear cost

How much does full scuba gear cost






Scuba Dive Panama City Beach is able to take you to some of the most famous shipwrecks in the area, such as Black Bart. You can also go beachside snorkeling at St. Andrews State Park. High tide allows you to see the ocean animals up close at the park's amazing rocky jetties.

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A Navy minesweeper tender, measuring 184' in length with a 33" beam, was sinking as a dive rescue training site in 1987. Storms destroyed the bow, and it was found on the port side. The boat rests intact and is upright, rising 20ft above the water.

Equipment

Equipment


The visibility is between 30'-50ft. Water temperatures range from 60s to 80s in summer and winter. It is a good idea to bring gloves for the sharp edges of the wrecks as well as a diving knife to cut through fishing line.

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SCUBA diving is an awesome experience, and we want to share our passion with you! We offer SCUBA classes through NAUI, and we tailor courses around your individual needs. We teach entry-level classes through Instructor level. Diving is serious fun to us, and we look forward to getting you started on an amazing journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

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.