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Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners

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Discovery Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

2 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Use of Scuba equipment

Gratuities
Parking fee $8

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Saint Andrews Park Road
St Andrews Park Rd, Lower Grand Lagoon, FL 32408, USA
For your ease copy GPS coordinates: 30.125381, -85.732840 in Google maps (NOT Apple maps) Arrive at the gate station. Drive straight until a 3-stop intersection. Turn right. After you pass the alligator pond, look for a sign "BEACHES JETTY USE", turn left and park. Check the public area pavilions.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire 1 day prior to your tour. Some pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, heart/back surgery may prevent you from diving.
Flying up to 12 hours post diving is not recommended.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Hunter_H

Was an amazing experience! Learned a lot, and felt safe the whole time! Definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to try scuba diving but is hesitant about it! I'll definitely be diving again on my next vacation, and the photos turned out super cool!

Reviews

4.5

114 reviews

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Highly recommend this excursion

Randy_W, Apr 2024

Milan was a great instructor and was very patient with my wife with her as she was having trouble getting the hang of blowing water out of her mask. It was a great experience and the wife and I want to get certified now!

So fun

Evan_B, Apr 2024

I had a great time and will be scuba diving again! Malin was a great instructor. My wife ended up backing out, but he still took me down and it was a really cool experience.

Instructor was very...

Tyneke_D, Apr 2024

Instructor was very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. He very patient. The experience was one of a lifetime

“Best experience I’ve ever had ……

Deb_F, Apr 2024

Malin was fantastic! My two teenagers went with him. They said he was very patient. The first thing my 17 year old said was that I it was the best day of her life and my 19 year old said it was the best experience he has ever had. And we have parasailed, white water rafted etc. They want to plan our next vacation around being able to scuba dive with Malin again. Thank you!!

Great for beginners!

Rayah_A, Mar 2024

This was my first time scuba diving. Our instructor was great , provided everything you need. If you’ve never done it before definitely go with this guy !

First time scuba diving tour

Zach_M, Mar 2024

We had a great time scuba diving! We were at first a little bit anxious but our guide was perfect at explaining the “skills”!!! He showed us plenty of wildlife! Gave us plenty of tips for while we are under water. I definitely suggest anyone who’s been thinking about scuba diving to come here! I will definitely come back and scuba dive again! Thanks for a life time memory!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Zach, It's wonderful that you plan to come back for more dives and that we provided a lifetime memory. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation! Looking forward to seeing you again!

Awesome first time diving experience!

Stacie_M, Nov 2023

So much fun! Great first time diving experience! Do it! 4 of us went - me and my 3 teenage/adult kids. I was surprised how heavy tanks are to walk with. Malin was a great instructor I needed a little help getting my breathing down. Definitely an awesome unforgettable experience!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Stacie for your kind words! We're always happy to hear that you had so much fun and enjoyed your first diving experience with your kids! It's great that Malin was able to help you with your breathing and make it an awesome and unforgettable experience. We appreciate you sharing your feedback!

Exciting new experience

Jim_S, Nov 2023

Wonderful new experience to learn how to scuba dive and see the ocean up close. Very good Instructor and he was patient and kind. Looking forward to getting divers license and do more diving from this experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience learning to scuba dive and exploring the ocean up close! We look forward to helping you get your diver's license and to more diving adventures with you in the future!

Unexpected plan

Tina_L, Oct 2023

We enjoyed seeing the fish. This something we didn’t plan on but glad we decided to try it. The instructor Milan was patient and explained everything very well. Would highly recommend this company.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Tina, we're delighted you enjoyed the unexpected adventure of seeing fish underwater! It's great to hear that Malin's patience and clear explanations made it a positive experience for you. Thank very much for the recommendation!

Never done diving before...

Chen_G, Oct 2023

Never done diving before and this was an amazing experience. Definitely recommend anyone who’s new to diving to try this!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We're thrilled to be a part of your amazing first diving experience! Thanks for recommending it to others who are new to diving. We look forward to more underwater adventures with you!

Malin was great!

Curtiss_H, Oct 2023

Malin was terrific. He was patient and clear with instruction and demonstrating procedures. He inspired confidence and helped to assuage nears, answering questions. It was a great experience!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you Curtis, for your nice words. It's wonderful that Malin inspired confidence and made the experience great for you. Thank you again for sharing your positive feedback!

Great experience!! If it’s your first time a definite choice for learning.

Lauren_C, Sep 2023

Absolutely worth it! Neither my husband or I have ever gone scuba diving. Malin gave a great training on how to do it and helped us practice safety skills before going down. He did such a great job teaching that are breathing and pace was good enough to let us stay under 45 minutes. We saw puffer fish, various kinds of crabs, two small jellyfish, and a variety of fish. He took great photos of us and the experience for us to take home, as well as, grabbed a few cool shells for me to take home. 10/10 for sure on our experience and plan on using him again for a longer dive next time we are in PCB.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you, Lauren! It's fantastic that Malin provided great training, ensured safety, and helped you enjoy your extended first time underwater adventure. The marine life sightings and the photos sound amazing. Thank you for the 10/10 rating, and we can't wait to have you back for another dive in PCB!

Scuba experience!

Jeffery_W, Aug 2023

Water clarity was good and we did see some fish. Malin gave good instructions. I would definitely do again!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Glad to hear you had a good experience with clear water and fish sightings, Jeffery! Malin's instructions were helpful, and we look forward to having you dive with us again!

Great family adventure and views

Burt_R, Aug 2023

It was an incredible experience for the whole family tour guide was super nice and very welcoming, also there was so much to look at and it was well worth the price will definitely be doing it again.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you so much Burt and Family! We're thrilled that your all had an incredible experience with us. We appreciate your kind words about our instructor and the value of the experience. We look forward to welcoming you all back for more amazing underwater adventures in the future! Happy diving! 🌊🐠🌟👏

Do not book here!!

Darrell_S, Aug 2023

We were going to be 6 minutes late and the instructor told us to not even bother showing up if we were going to be late so we turned around and went home. The instructor then offered to reschedule for 8am the next day but only if we paid $50/person directly to him through cash app. Horrible experience. Pretty much wasted our money.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, Darrell. It's disheartening to hear that your experience was not up to our usual standards. We checked our instructor`s phone. On the day before your tour, the instructor sent you the confirmation details one more time to make sure you know where the meeting point is, to know who to contact if you have questions, and to make sure you know your check in time - 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. As explained in the description section, this experience is shared, for this reason we cannot accomodate tardiness. However, the reschedule, was not handled in a professional manner, and we apologize for this lapse in service. Yet, there is a confirmation to reschedule for the next day at 8am, but again nobody showed up. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best.

Best part of my vacation!

Hunter_H, Aug 2023

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you so much, Hunter! We're delighted that you had an amazing experience and felt safe throughout the dive. Learning and feeling confident is important for a successful scuba adventure. We appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that you'll be diving again on your next vacation. The super cool photos are a bonus! We can't wait to welcome you back for more fantastic underwater adventures. Happy diving and enjoy your next vacation! 🌊🐠📸🌟👏

awesome 100/10 would do again

Isabella_E, Aug 2023

my man malin was the literal GOAT bro was funny and mad experienced only complaint i would personally have is the location of the dive.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your feedback, Isabella! We're glad you had a great time with Malin as your instructor. We appreciate your input regarding the location, and we'll consider your feedback for future improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for more diving adventures in the future! Happy diving! 🌊🐐🌟👍

Great!!!

Alicia_R, Aug 2023

This was an great experience and we had a great instructor! Thanks Malin!! I highly recommend this activity to anyone that wants to experience scuba.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you, Alicia! We're thrilled that you had a great experience with our fantastic instructor, Malin. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We're glad you enjoyed the activity and we hope to welcome you back for more underwater adventures in the future! 🌊🐠🌟👏

Great experience

Shea_L, Jul 2023

Great experience, if you are curious, it was definitely worth it. Instructions were easy and simple to follow.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for your positive review, Shea! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Making instructions easy and simple to follow is important, especially for those who are curious and trying scuba diving for the first time. We hope to welcome you back for more underwater adventures in the future! Happy diving! 🌊🐠🌟👏

Perfect for first timers!

Taylor_O, Jul 2023

This was my husband and I’s first time scuba diving. Our instructor Malin made sure we were comfortable at all times. He is awesome to work with. We WILL DEFINITELY be booking again next time we come to town! Thank you Malin!!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you!, Taylor We're thrilled that you and your husband had a great first-time scuba diving experience with Malin. His dedication to ensuring your comfort is appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back for more underwater adventures the next time you're in town! Thank you for choosing us, and happy diving! 🌊🐠🌟👌

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