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.
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Panama City Beach has a large collection of artificial reef materials. There are many materials available, including bridge pilings, old piers and specially designed reef habitat. These sites won't attract divers by themselves, but if you see a sunken vessel surrounded with reef modules, it is likely that there will be plenty of fish.
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.
Panama City Beach’s latest wreck is El Dorado. Hurricane Michael brought the ship to shore in October 2018. She stood abandoned at the Hathaway Bridge in October 2018, as a constant reminder about the storm's terrible wrath during winter and spring. She started her life at the top of the dive sites in May 2019.
Our scuba diving classes will take you to the next level if you've ever snorkeled before. The Discover Scuba class is ideal for those who are just starting out on vacation and don't have the time to do everything. This is the perfect time to learn scuba diving and embark on a new adventure. We can help you if you are passionate about scuba diving and wish to obtain a lifetime certification. 3 days of training in water and some eLearning are required for the first level of diving training.
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.
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.