The wave length and frequency are more important factors in the seas surrounding Panama City Beach. Long interval waves are what create rollers. Short interval waves rock the boat up and down, making it difficult for divers to be seen in the water.



Our definition of inshore diving is less than 8 miles from St Andrew’s Pass and generally safe of open water divers. Notable dives here include the Red Sea, a 125' tug boat installed in 2009, and the historic wreck of the E.E. Simpson Tug that sank in 1929. Other interesting sites include Stage 2 (a Navy platform that was demolished in 1984), the Fontainebleau Boxcars (two boxcars and associated reef material), and a pair of Voodoo jets anchored in Seltzer Reef. Below is our table of inshore dive sites in Panama City Beach with associated bottom depths.

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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.

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How much does a full set of scuba gear cost

How much does a full set of scuba gear cost




Our definitions of inshore diving are less than 8miles from St Andrew's Pass. These dives are safe for open water divers. Red Sea is a historic wreck of an E. E. Simpson Tug and a 125ft tugboat that were installed in 2009. Stage 2 is a Navy platform that was destroyed in 1984. FontainebleauBoxcars are two boxcars, with associated reef material. There's also a pair Voodoo-jets anchored in Seltzer. Below is the table with bottom depths for all inshore dive sites on Panama City Beach.

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Have you ever dreamed of exploring the underwater world of sunken ships and Pirate’s treasure? Sign up for a class at Scuba Dive Panama City Beach and add the new and exciting adventure of scuba diving to your next trip or cruise!

Scuba Dive Panama City Beach Directions

Scuba Dive Panama City Beach Directions


She's three stories tall and home to incredible sea life. As of our last journey, you could still find the "Happy Holidays", unknown townsfolk written onto her deck.

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Panama City Beach is an excellent place to go on a weekend drive and dive. You can dive Sunday morning, return to your hotel in time for bed and not worry about your no fly schedule.

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.