Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners

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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

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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.

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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
  • 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

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 adventure 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 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (9)

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

Jun 2024
Q: Will I get seasick on Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CDT).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Use of SCUBA equipment.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Parking fee $8.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This adventure 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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The minimum age to participate is 10. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible adventure?
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Accessibility information for the Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners is as follows:

  • 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
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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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

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