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Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners

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Panama City Beach, USA

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

If you wish to try scuba diving and you have never been underwater before, our Try Diving Activity tour is your best fit. COMPLIMENTARY GoPro videos and photos with your best moments. No swimming skills or previous experience is reqired. Dive into local marine environment and practice fundamental skills of scuba diving, in the comfort of your group of friends or family and a professional PADI Instructor. This is the very first step in discovering underwater world. All necessary equipment is included.

What's Included

  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fee $8
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Saint Andrews Park Road
Lower Grand Lagoon, FL 32408, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

CHECK-IN time is 15 MIN prior to your tour time at the DIVE SITE.
Remove any foundation/makeup/sunscreen from your face prior to arrival. Thank you!

Requirements:
- Must be in reasonable physical and mental health
- Must be at least 10 years old

INCLUDED: All necessary gear
FREE Videos
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
NO SWIMMING SKILLS NEEDED
NO CERTIFICATE NEEDED

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Your Dive Instructor will meet you at the St. Andrews State Park Jetties public area pavilions, located at the end of the parking lot.
First, he will starts with a safety breafing to introduce you the fundamentals of scuba diving. Next, he will proceed to the shore diving site and teach you some basic diving skills in shallow water(3ft). When you get comfortable breathing underwater, and become familiar with the safety skills, then the scuba dive begins. The duration of the activity depends on group size, water comfort level, performance and air consumption.
Your Instructor will make sure you are comfortable, carefree, safe, and you are having unforgettable time during your tour.

What to bring:
- TOWEL
- SMART PHONE ('Quik' app) - to download your GoPro pictures and videos
- CASH to tip your instructor

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Flying up to 12 hours post diving is not recommended.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

A: Participants in the Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive. The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS. Read more Jun 2024

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-343608P1

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222 reviews

Average 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 222 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fee $8

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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