Panama City Beach Tours
Scuba Certification
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Scuba Certification
By Panama City Diving
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Ages 12-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 3 days
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- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Start:
- 106 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USAClasses start at the Dive Shop. Each day divers will head to different sites to train in different environments.
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: 8195P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Students need to complete a medical questionnaire that may require a Doctors approval prior to the class.
- 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: 8195P4
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- casey w0 contributionsFun crew, great divingInstructor 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
- LesS3650 contributionsExcellent Dive OperationWe 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
- geraldlE6528GT0 contributionsNitrox 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
- jonsS1094EU0 contributionsOutstanding crewExceent service and very personable and knowledgeable staff. Very willing to help expand every dives knowsge and will help out in any wayWritten September 3, 2024
- 249phiaa0 contributionsExcellent crew for memorable experiencesWe 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 Y0 contributions⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️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
- danielmS544PY0 contributionsGreat 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
- tinawZ8537TW0 contributionswonderful divethe trip was great the captain and the divemaster was great will be diving with them again my next trip down.. saw lots of fishWritten August 27, 2024
- DougH3420 contributionsGood dive with the Narcosis and crewBoat 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
- paxo320 contributionsGreat divingI always have the best time with Captain Pat and his crew. Great boat, great dives and great staff! What more do you need??Written August 25, 2024
- paulbO946WJ0 contributionsShore dive/inshore divesAlways have a great dive with this business! The staff treats you like family and are extremely knowledgeable. Will be back!Written August 24, 2024
- Beckster19580 contributions2 tank offshore dive.On my trip to Panama City Beach I had the opportunity to dive with two different dive operators. Panama City Diving was by far the best, most professional, and most fun. Their attention to safety is outstanding, Captain and crew there to do anything you need. Recommend highly. Will be back.Written August 23, 2024
- russellinnyc0 contributionsGreat way to be introduced to SCUBA for a family!Derrick and Ben took very good care of our family, ages 11 to 40+. The tour included all the necessary and appropriate gear, we went through all the safety information in an efficient manner. For a first foray into scuba diving, we were able to do a "contained water" dive in the ocean vs a pool. Safety and fun were obviously the priorities, and we had a great time. Thanks so much!Written August 22, 2024
- FellowTraveler3855780 contributionsAwesome!Great crew, friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommend. We saw two recks, one at 80 feet, the other was at 70 feet. Lots of fish and memories were captured. The weather wasn't perfect but the diving was great!Written August 20, 2024
- 360triciar0 contributionsGreat trip because of the staff!As always, great day on the water. Josh & Maday took us out to Span 14 & Black Bart... Both were great! They made sure to give clear directions, helped out with anything we needed, and made it a great trip! They make it a great experience everytime I dive with them (it's why I keep coming back).Written August 19, 2024
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tracy a
McLean, VA10 contributions
Sep 2020
My teenage daughter and I recently completed an Advanced Open Water Dive Certification and Nitrox certification here. The instructor, Ben, was truly outstanding, and took the time to make sure we understood the skills we needed to perform and were able to execute them well. We learned a great deal from him, beyond the required skills.
The check out dives on a bridge span and a wreck were likewise fantastic. The Captain (Pat) and the crew (Walter) were extremely professional and made sure that the dive was both safe and fun.
The check out dives on a bridge span and a wreck were likewise fantastic. The Captain (Pat) and the crew (Walter) were extremely professional and made sure that the dive was both safe and fun.
Written September 7, 2020
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Matthew W
2 contributions
Apr 2022
Everyone was very professional, friendly and very patient. My instructor Amanda Wendt was very impressive with her skill and knowledge, Awesome and would recommend her for any skill level class. Very patient and understanding of beginners. The captain and crew of the Steel Slinger along with the Dive master was beyond helpful and friendly. The captain and crew as well as the instructors practice safety first. I highly recommend Panama City Dive Center if you are going to dive rather it be a master diver or to become a certified diver. Well done my friends and will be seeing you often!
Written April 12, 2022
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Thanks so much for the great feedback on your class! I'm pretty proud of my staff at Panama City Diving, they really do care about the experience our students and customers have while they are with us and love sharing the world of diving with others. We hope to see you again soon!
Written April 13, 2022
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tomushak
Fairbanks, AK17 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Staff was great. From booking to questions to checking in, everyone at Panama City Diving was helpful and knowledgeable. Walter and Woody were excellent instructors, knowledgable, flexible, and accommodating. These folks love what they do and it shows.
Written October 22, 2020
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Andrew C
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Ben at Panama City Diving is a top notch instructor. I didn’t know what to expect when I signed up for rescue diver, but it turned out to be a fun and demanding course. Totally worth it!! I think everyone should take this certification. It will help build your confidence in different rescue scenarios which is ultimately going to make you a safer, more aware diver. The dive shop made me feel right at home. Will be back for more diving through Panama City Diving soon!!
Written March 11, 2020
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Mike B
1 contribution
Oct 2022
Awesome instructors. This was a great experience. the entire staff is first class!!
I would highly recommend Panam City Diving for any classes you are considering,
All my experiences with them have been great, gear purchases, dive trips , equipment rentals.
I would highly recommend Panam City Diving for any classes you are considering,
All my experiences with them have been great, gear purchases, dive trips , equipment rentals.
Written October 28, 2022
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LeeC
1 contribution
Aug 2020
Class: Open Water Certification
Instructor: Walter Sweeney
Review: Great experience! Walter and the rest of the team were very professional and at the same time relaxed and fun. Prepared myself and the other new divers well and at the same time put us at ease which helped us all have a great first open water experience. Selling me gear did not at all seem to be a priority, which was a nice contrast to some other shops I have dealt with.
Instructor: Walter Sweeney
Review: Great experience! Walter and the rest of the team were very professional and at the same time relaxed and fun. Prepared myself and the other new divers well and at the same time put us at ease which helped us all have a great first open water experience. Selling me gear did not at all seem to be a priority, which was a nice contrast to some other shops I have dealt with.
Written August 10, 2020
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Nikzleez
Prince George, VA821 contributions
Aug 2022
Did the Open Water Scuba Certification. We completed our online materials over the preceding months: series of passages and small quizzes cumulating in a final exam. We then did the in water portion on site. Our instructor, Ben Carter, was fabulous. He was very patient and information...all around nice guy. Day one was mastering skills in a pool and day 2 & 3 were a few more skills then a series of 4 dives. The process was much more taxing (mentally and physically) than we had imagined, but we pushed through with guidance from instructor and we all passed our certification. I would highly recommend this place and would certainly return for guided tours.
Written August 24, 2022
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Olivia Sciandra
Auburn, AL3 contributions
Mar 2023
I had a great time getting my open water certification this past weekend. I felt comfortable and safe the entire time. I also had a lot of fun with my instructor, Chris Mayday, who made the experience very enjoyable. He and the rest of the Panama City Diving staff are incredibly knowledgeable and were reassuring throughout the entire process. I went by myself to get my certification but they made me feel at home and confident in my abilities. I highly recommend booking classes through Panama City Diving. I went with them on a Discover Scuba dive last year to see if I liked it and once I did it, I was hooked. I came back this year to get certified and I am glad I did.
Written March 7, 2023
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I am so happy to hear your experience in the Certification class was exactly what you were looking for. We love sharing the underwater world with our students and watching them turn into underwater explorers. Please let us know if we can assist any any part of your journey as its goes on from here!
Written March 8, 2023
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Alex J
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
I have worked with Panama City Diving and Ben Carpenter specifically getting my family and several friends certified. It is always a wonderful experience. They are a “safety first” and a “make sure it’s fun” shop! Ben is so patient with the new divers carefully listening to all of their concerns and making sure they understand what they’re supposed to do and that they feel safe and that they have fun. I must’ve done at least 10 diving excursions with Panama City Diving and I will do many more!
Written June 13, 2022
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Lewis G
1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
Well Panama City Diving is an incredible dive shop!
If you are looking for SCUBA certification or to try scuba on vacation, Panama City Diving is your place to go. From the very beginning I dealt with Pat the owner and he helped me get set up with the learning courses and decide which scuba certification would be right for me.
Through the course I had instructor Ben, he was awesome! Ben is an extremely qualified trainer of instructors for SDI and was a ton of fun!
His passion for scuba is evident and it was a great time learning from him! Our first classroom day was rained out but we were able to make up the second day in the pool and do two dives at st Andrew’s state park. The dives were incredible and we worked on fundamental skills for safety and great dive etiquette. I will be going to Panama City Diving over and over for wreck dives and any certifications and to just catch up with the crew.
If you are considering scuba diving in Panama City fl please please please go to Panama City Diving it is the first shop on Thomas drive by the Hathaway bridge in Panama City fl! They have sooo much to offer!
If you are looking for SCUBA certification or to try scuba on vacation, Panama City Diving is your place to go. From the very beginning I dealt with Pat the owner and he helped me get set up with the learning courses and decide which scuba certification would be right for me.
Through the course I had instructor Ben, he was awesome! Ben is an extremely qualified trainer of instructors for SDI and was a ton of fun!
His passion for scuba is evident and it was a great time learning from him! Our first classroom day was rained out but we were able to make up the second day in the pool and do two dives at st Andrew’s state park. The dives were incredible and we worked on fundamental skills for safety and great dive etiquette. I will be going to Panama City Diving over and over for wreck dives and any certifications and to just catch up with the crew.
If you are considering scuba diving in Panama City fl please please please go to Panama City Diving it is the first shop on Thomas drive by the Hathaway bridge in Panama City fl! They have sooo much to offer!
Written May 17, 2024
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Hello, is this open water certification or advanced open water?
Written March 29, 2022
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