The visibility is between 30'-50ft. Water temperatures range from 60s to 80s in summer and winter. It is a good idea to bring gloves for the sharp edges of the wrecks as well as a diving knife to cut through fishing line.
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.
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.
There is quite an extensive collection of artificial reef material deployed around Panama City Beach. Materials range from bridge pilings to old piers to specially designed reef habitat. Most of these sites wouldn’t attract divers on their own, but when you see a sunken ship surrounded by reef modules, you can bet there will be lots of fish down there.
I love this shop, my boat crew and my dives! They have been a part of our lives for several years. We have had great experiences and great dives every time. You can rent or purchase a lot of gear. Everyone is happy and eager for help!
Scuba Dive Panama City Beach makes Scuba Diving Magazine as one of the best dive operations! According to Scuba Diving Magazine Scuba Dive Panama City Beach is listed in the 2011 Readers Choice Top 100.
Before you dive your first time, make sure to check out our free resources, downloads, and more! You can also discover our top diving spots and more about historic landmarks only under water!
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.