The perfect choice for those looking for an unforgettable vacation in Panama City Beach is diving. Below the turquoise waters of Panama City Beach lies another world, a new kind of paradise. Many historic shipwrecks can be found throughout the region.
The SS Tarpon is a shipwreck that has a long history. She sank on July 7, 1937. Her 18 crew members were killed, including Willis G. Barrow. Adley Baker survived the 9-mile swim to shore in gale force winds. It was a lengthy 25-hour battle, but Adley survived to tell the tale.
Apart from diving, Panama City Beach boasts white sand beaches, outstanding seafood, and the largest population of bottlenose dolphins in the world. It’s a beautiful destination for a weekend drive or a week-long trip. Below is our dive map for Panama City Beach. The individual pins contain more information about the dive sites. Although we strive for accuracy, this map is for information purposes only and not intended for navigation.
Divers are the ideal choice if you're looking for a memorable and unique vacation experience in Panama City Beach. A second world awaits below the surface of our turquoise waters. It is a different kind of of paradise. There are many historic shipwrecks throughout the region, including sea turtles, goliath grouper and bottlenose dolphins that frolic on the beaches.
Our threshold for offshore diving extends more than 8 mi from St Andrew's Pass. These sites require advanced certification. It is a good idea to get a nitrox cert. These trips don't run every single day because of their distance. For information on when the next trip will run, contact the dive shop.
Panama City Beach is a great place to drive or dive from the South. It's possible to dive Sunday morning and return home on time.
SCUBA diving offers serious excitement and we want you as much as us to have fun. Our entry-level SCUBA classes, available through NAUI/PADI & SSI allow you to get your friends, family, and loved ones into the water quickly, while still meeting your individual training needs.
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.