With water temperatures between the 60s and 80s in winter, visibility can be expected to range from 30'-50'. 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.
Take a look at our large selection of high-quality brand names equipment available to rent or purchase for your diving adventure. All equipment that you rent is professionally cleaned, inspected and approved for safe use every time you return it.
Have you ever tried scuba diving? It's possible. Panama City Beach is the perfect spot to get your feet wet. The dive shops can help you get certified and take you to the deep blue. Scuba Dive Panama City Beach, for example, is well-equipped to help you get started with your aquatic lifestyle. They offer dive training, equipment rental, and repair.
You can see why Panama City Beach is Florida's second most visited dive site. You can also take a dive in the Gulf of Mexico, where you will find marine life and stunning underwater scenery.
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 professional diver in May 2019.
Scuba Dive Panama City Beach limits dive trips to 14 divers in order to provide comfort and ample space for all. If there's space, all charters are available to the public. We usually offer 2 trips per day during the season.
I love this shop, my boat crew and my dives! They have been a part of our lives for several years. We have had great experiences and great dives every time. You can rent or purchase a lot of gear. Everyone is happy and eager for help!
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.