Panama City Beach’s newest wreck, the El Dorado, is now known as Panama City Beach. Hurricane Michael destroyed the ship in October 2018. She was left stranded off the Hathaway Bridge, as a reminder of the storm's devastation in winter and spring. In May 2019, she became a top-ranked diver.
If you are seeking a unique and memorable vacation experience in Panama City Beach, diving is the perfect answer. Below the surface of our turquoise waters awaits a second world, a different kind of paradise. Sea turtles, goliath grouper and even bottlenose dolphins frolic off the shores, and numerous historic shipwrecks are scattered throughout the region.
A Navy minesweeper tender measuring 184 feet in length and with a 33 foot beam, it was used as a training site for divers. Storms ripped the bow and it fell off the wreck's port side. The rest of the boat is still intact and stands upright, rising 20 feet off the bottom.
Absolutely PERFECT! This is the place to go, period. We did a refresher course with Scuba Dive Panama City Beach and we are once again hooked on diving. The Team was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. It is obvious they love the sport of diving. All their gear is new and meticulously maintained. They have mastered the art of Customer service!
Talk about an unforgettable experience. The service was personalized and extremely comfortable. I can't wait to go back to dive!
Scuba Dive Panama City Beach has been named the top PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Training Center. Come to Panama City Beach and join the Scuba Dive Panama City Beach community. You will soon be a certified scuba diver. Panama City Beach is a popular destination for diving in North Florida. It is second only after the Florida Keys to be the most popular destination for diving in the state.
Another charter option is Scuba Dive Panama City Beach. Their US Coast Guard-certified captain is able to take you on the diving or spearfishing trip of your dreams. Are you looking to descend on our limestone reefs or an artificial one built from a fighter plane? Do you want to see an underwater bridge? You have the option to explore an underwater bridge.
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.