Scuba Diving Lessons Panama City Beach Fl

What happens at your first open water dive


Spearfishing, which is underwater bow hunting, is basically what it sounds like. It isn't difficult or easy to master, but it's also more addictive than crack. This may be the best option for you if your goal is to have clean, ethical, nonindustrial protein. We offer charters to experienced spearfishers, as well as Intro to Spearfishing classes. Here we show you how to dive and teach the basics.





The Black Bart is a 180' vessel sunk in 1993 as an artificial reef. Christened Vulcano del Golfo in 1977, the site commemorates Charles’ Black Bart’ Bartholomew, Navy Supervisor of Salvage Captain, who died while diving off Panama City Beach in 1990. His exploits include heading up the recovery of the Space Shuttle Challenger and leading the Navy’s cleanup of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, which is poetic since the Black Bart is an oil rig supply ship.

Should you store scuba tanks full


The SS Tarpon is a significant shipwreck. She went down in 1937 killing 18 crew members, including Willis G. Barrow who was her captain. Adley Baker, a member of the crew, was able swim the 9 miles to shore in gust-force winds. It was a difficult 25-hour race, but Adley Baker survived.

Should you store scuba tanks full
Recreational Diving

Recreational Diving



Take a look at our list of free diving resources, downloads and more so you can feel more at ease before you take your first plunge. You can also explore some of our favorite dive spots as well as learn more about historic landmarks found only underwater!

How much does scuba gear cost

How much does scuba gear cost




You can browse our wide selection of top-quality equipment that we offer for rent or purchase. Each rental equipment is professionally cleaned and inspected to ensure safe use upon return.

Scuba Dive Panama City Beach Resort


This place is great for first divers and offers a good selection. Their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Both beginners and experienced divers will find great classes.

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.