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No Experience Required to Discover Scuba in Florida
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No Experience Required to Discover Scuba in Florida

By Panama City Diving
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Ages 10-75, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Use of all necessary equipment
  • Instructor
  • Local taxes
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Start:
  • 106 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA
    We will meet at the dive shop to check in and get outfitted in scuba gear. Divers will then need to drive to the state Park. The divemaster will transport all of the tanks and gear to St Andrews State Park. Students will need to drive themselves to the park, which has an $8 entrance fee per vehicle.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8195P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • All participants must be able to swim confidently in water over their head.
    • Participants will need to answer a medical questionnaire that could prevent them from diving.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8195P1

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    • Panama City Diving
      1,059
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      Joined in July 2009
    • emilypC124VI
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2024 dive
      Another fantastic trip with PCD! This is our 5th or 6th time diving with them and we won’t dive with anyone else. The team is great - they make sure all divers are prepared and safe which makes for a great dive experience. They are friendly and, every time I go, I get the feeling they truly love their job and care about us rather than “work on a dive boat.” Maday and Ben are especially fantastic.
      Written September 24, 2024
    • 959elliotm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Panama City Diving is TOP NOTCH!!!
      Wow, wow, wow!!! My wife and I went with Panama City Diving to the Deep Stim wreck. I was blown away with how professional and organized everything was. The captain and the divemaster were top notch. Wreck was superb and I highly recommend going with this crew anywhere in the gulf. We will certainly be back!
      Written September 23, 2024
    • ajbH6410AT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly Recommended
      Damn was my instructor for my refresher dive. It's been over 21 years since I've dove, and Damon was thorough and clear with his instructions. He also didn't make me feel like I was a brand new diver, even though it's been a while since I've been underwater. I had a fantastic experience. I highly recommend Damon as a diving instructor and Panama City Diving!
      Written September 23, 2024
    • 654randye
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great dive trip.
      My wife and I have been diving with Panama City Diving while on vacation for about five years now and we have a great trip every time! Lots of sea life as usual.
      Written September 20, 2024
    • 734blakep
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Diving Facility in PCB
      As usual the trips are ran on time, by a professional crew that is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful from the time you book your trip until you are back at the dock. Highly recommend them!
      Written September 16, 2024
    • casey w
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun crew, great diving
      Instructor Damon, Captain Mayday, and Divemaster Derek were all friendly and knowledgeable. We all had a great time. Everything felt safe and under control. I was nervous and felt very supported by the crew. Go dive with them!
      Written September 11, 2024
    • LesS365
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Dive Operation
      We had an excellent time diving on the Narcosis with Panama City Diving. We have been diving in Panama City Beach for years and have used almost every dive operation in town. Panama City Diving is top-notch and safety is always a top priority. We enjoyed our morning dives so much that we asked them to put together an afternoon trip for us and we went right back out.
      Written September 9, 2024
    • geraldlE6528GT
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nitrox certification dive.
      Really enjoyed diving on the ship. The fish were so abundant. Got my nitrox certification on this dive. The pilot and dive master were awesome.
      Written September 3, 2024
    • jonsS1094EU
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Outstanding crew
      Exceent service and very personable and knowledgeable staff. Very willing to help expand every dives knowsge and will help out in any way
      Written September 3, 2024
    • 779kennethe
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Underwater Hunter- Intro to Spearfishing a Great Experience
      Took the SDI Underwater Hunter- Intro to Spearfishing course created by Panama City Diving. Great course, a must for anyone wanting to add this skill to their SCUBA experience. The instructor Ben was outstanding. PCD never fails to impress, this course is no exception.
      Written September 3, 2024
    • 249phiaa
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent crew for memorable experiences
      We always enjoy scuba diving with Panama City Diving! They are our go-to dive shop anytime we visit PCB. They provide excellent customer service, easy booking, and the employees are professional. On the boat, they provide a family-friendly atmosphere and keep safety first. They are accommodating and helpful with gear if needed, educated, & very kind. They know where all the excellent dive sites are located and will help you create memorable diving experiences every time. Our dive family and friends absolutely adore the Panama City Diving crew and are thankful for them.
      Written August 31, 2024
    • Rodney Y
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
      I’ve been diving with These guys for almost a decade now! Captain Josh has taken great care of us all these years!! With Safety being the most important factor!! I’ve done everything from Offshore spearfishing , to inshore diving with my teenage boys! Always having a great/safe time with really good Divemasters (Derek,Mayday) and many more! Great dive shop that can accommodate everyone from Tec , to beginners! 2 boats, great staff and owners! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
      Written August 29, 2024
    • danielmS544PY
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience! Would definitely dive again!
      Great experience -- would definitely go back. Pat and Maday run a great boat -- and let's be honest, finding competent operators can be challenging. You can't control visibility or fish, but you can run an operation well: get people in and out of the water safely and efficiently, handle surprises with aplomb, and so on. The wrecks were great; we had a blast at both sites. But that probably would have been true of most operators. What pushes these guys over the top is that they really work at getting the details right so everything is as smooth as possible. Remember Buddy Dive, back when Mr. G and Jaime were running the dive operation? It's like that, except in the Florida Panhandle.
      Written August 27, 2024
    • tinawZ8537TW
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
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    • DougH342
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
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      Boat Captain Pat and DM “Mayday” were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. This was my 2 nd time with the Captain and both have been very good trips.
      Written August 26, 2024
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    teasdalejr
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Friends
    Always wanted to try Scuba Diving but was overwhelmed by the task, BUT Panama City Diving made it easy & FUN! Thanks to Ben for an incredible dive. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to give the sport a try. Open Water Discovery was great that the Jetties. Great guidance, pace, confidence, & encouragement from Ben & PCD! Will absolutely be coming back for our Certification Classes!
    Written April 25, 2023
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    Kasey W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    I did my first ever dive this week with your company and a discovery dive. My partner already has a certification in scuba however I’ve never done more the snorkel, poorly. Baylee went above and beyond on the discovery dive for us, specifically me. I’m not sure how many 40 year olds she has to talk down from panic attacks, but she handled it like a pro. She was calm, kind, and so excited to cheer me on. Whatever she makes, I’m sure it isn’t enough. Thanks to her and my boyfriend’s patience and willingness to go as slow as needed, I have fallen in love with scuba. I cannot wait to get my own certification and I hope to travel back and obtain it with you guys. Thank you Panama City Diving and Baylee for the best, first experience.
    Written June 1, 2024
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    luke
    1 contribution
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had to wait 45 minutes for the class to start due to a late customer whom they should have simply refunded.

    Group of twelve was too large. Had to wait an hour and a half for our turn to dive.

    The dive itself was underwhelming. Instructor and owner of dive shop were somewhat rigid people.

    Wouldn’t do it again.
    Written July 26, 2022
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    Charles G
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2021 • Business
    I gave my team a Discover Scuba experience with Ben from Panama City diving. I’ve done a number of dives with Ben before so I knew it was going to be a great experience for my team and it was. They had an amazing time at Vortex Springs. Ben was great with everyone, but especially one colleague who was anxious and needed some extra handholding. He knew just how to handle it and she is excited to come back and get certified. I’ve been out a lot with Ben and the crew at Panama City Diving and it’s always been fantastic. Highly recommend.
    Written February 21, 2021
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    Richard M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    Our Dive Instructor/Guide, Ben, was amazing! He helped us feel comfortable throughout the entire dive. He took us along the Jetty’s, pointing out various sea creatures. We saw a sea horse, a few box fish, tons of very large crabs, various large fish, and the salt water fish you would find in a pet store.

    It was a breath taking experience and one I have dreamed of for a long time! Because of this experience, I have now signed up to get my open water certification! In fact, I hope to become a dive master!
    Written July 25, 2024
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    Olivia Sciandra
    Auburn, AL3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022
    I had an awesome experience diving with Panama City Diving. Mandy was my instructor and she was great. She helped me feel comfortable with the equipment right away and we were in the water for a good amount of time. I was able to see a lot of awesome marine life and came out of my first diving experience with the desire to now get my open water certification. When I do, I'll be coming back to Panama City Diving. 10/10 recommend!
    Written March 9, 2022
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    Climber37916849276
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Solo
    I always wanted to dive but never wanted to get certified to try it. Then I saw discover scuba. Read about it and realize this was what I was looking for. So the day of the dive got there that morning met up with Derrick and he went over everything thing with me and then we went to the park and went over all the safety stuff and when I felt comfortable we went diving. Best experience know I will half to get certified this was amazing
    Written April 23, 2024
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    Ethan M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021 • Friends
    The experience is like nothing I can describe. I had an amazing time and am glad I decided to dive! Definitely plan on getting certified! The instructors were the best one could ask for. Bailey and Ben were very patient, professional, and made the experience even more fun and memorable!
    Written August 12, 2021
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    alynasr1974
    Wilsonville, OR1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2018 • Couples
    I enjoyed the diving expedition. Travis the instructor was very good and whole diving center was great. Thanks guys for the great service.
    Written May 7, 2018
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    Jessica C
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2019 • Family
    We had so much fun on this trip! The instructor was very patient when we got in the water and my mask was not on right so it kept filling up with water. He taught us all we needed to know and made sure we were okay and had a fantastic experience and got to see and take pictures of the wildlife! I would do this again and again!
    Written July 30, 2019
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