Our teaching philosophy is simple: We are instructors first and mentors second. We are not only instructors, but also dive. We're here to help you with your questions. Although we may not have all the answers, we can direct you to someone who does. We want to improve your diving experience and knowledge. Make sure you don't pay for an instructor rating just to get the rating. Check that the instructor is qualified to teach the diving skills he/she teaches.



We offer all levels of training, from advanced to beginner diver to emergency rescue courses. Contact Sidemount Technical Diving Panama City Beach today!

Can You Scuba Dive Without A License in Florida


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Can You Scuba Dive Without A License in Florida
Sidemount Technical Diving Foundation

Sidemount Technical Diving Foundation


Our teaching philosophy is simple. We are mentors first and instructors last. We don't just teach diving. We go out on the water and dive. We are happy to answer your questions, and serve as a resource. We may not be able answer every question, but we will refer you to the person who can. We want to increase your dive knowledge and experience. It is important to ensure that an instructor has not paid for instructor ratings and been awarded the rating. Make sure the instructor has dive experience.

Sidemount Technical Diving Panama City Beach FL


Nitrox diving Florida is the best option! For current class dates, visit our PADI course schedule. You can continue your diving education and make Florida Diving even more enjoyable! Look at our Specialty page for the latest deals and promotions. Each month, we'll feature a new PADI class special and great deals on equipment.

What Happens If You Scuba Dive Without Certification

What Happens If You Scuba Dive Without Certification


The sport of diving was a passion of ours since we first started it over ten years ago. It was evident from the first time we took a breath on a regulator in a pool that this would be a lifelong passion. Before we left for our check-dive trip to the Sea of Cortez, all of our gear had been purchased. After returning from our checkout weekend dive, we knew we could not wait to return to Mexico and dive again. We began diving in Panama and logged more than 100 dives during our first year. We had so much fun diving that we decided to share our passion with others.

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We have a full service dive center with almost 15,000 cubic feet of 30% Nitrox banked as well as banked Trimix and oxygen. We can also provide any custom scuba fill. Call Sidemount Technical Diving Panama City Beach for an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't grab animals, don't hold them for photo ops, don't go for rides on dolphins or turtles, and don't force puffer fish to inflate (it can be fatal to them).