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I love this shop, the boat crew, as well as the dives. We have been using them for years and have always had great time and great dives. You have many options to choose from when renting or buying gear. Everyone is happy to assist!


St Andrew's Park Jetties are the perfect place to start your Panama City Beach shore dive. The beach is a short walk away from the parking area. Soon you will be in the water. The beach is very shallow and there is little boat traffic. If you want to cross over to the channel side, be sure that you have your dive flag. Many tropical fish live in the rocks and jetties. High slack tide is a great time to go for this dive. It provides better visibility and the current is stronger. St Andrew's Park's jetties are also great for snorkeling on Panama City Beach.

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A Navy minesweeper tender weighing 184 feet and with a 33-foot beam, it was built in 1987 for use as a training ground for divers. Storms damaged the bow and it was thrown off to the port side. Rest of the boat was intact and can be seen standing upright, 20' above the ground.

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The threshold for offshore diving lies more than 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 distance involved. Check with the dive shop for the latest trip information. Or, plan a trip with well-qualified friends. They might be able put one on the calendar.

What kills scuba divers

What kills scuba divers


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.

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St Andrew's Park's sugar sand beaches and Shell Island's snow-white sand are breathtaking. You can take dolphin cruises, and you'll find attractions like Pier Park and Shipwreck Island for land-lovers. Evenings are a great time to enjoy some of the most delicious fresh seafood. The Firefly shecrab soup is our favorite! You can enjoy golden sunsets with turquoise blue water.

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.