Top Panama City Beach Scuba Diving

When diving in Panama City Beach, there’s more see than just fish. This trip for open water-certified divers lets you explore a shipwreck in addition to seeing fish like snapper and bait fish. No equipment is included, so divers who bring their own can save majorly, while those who need to rent can add equipment at an additional fee.

Learn how to scuba dive and have fun in the sun on this guided, 3-hour, small-group tour off the coast of Panama City Beach. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, then after a brief classroom lesson, proceed to nearby St. Andrew’s State Park for in-water training and a tour. Learn about the local marine environment and practice the basic skills of scuba diving. All the necessary equipment is included on this educational and entertaining tour.

Divers explore the other 71% of the planet that is covered in water! Scuba certification is literally a license for adventure.

If you wish to try scuba diving and you have never been underwater before our Try Diving Activity tour is your best fit. 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.

On dive day, here’s what you can expect from your Beginner Scuba Diving tour: This is a shore-entry tour for anyone 10 and up, no matter your experience level. Scuba diving in Panama City Beach is a beautiful experience and we want everyone to experience it! We provide everything you will need to go diving, all you need to do is wear a swimsuit. This tour is in the ocean on a reef system where you will get to see aquatic life and fish. Diving in Panama City is a one of a kind experience that you will absolutely never forget! We guarantee that you will have an unforgettable time, and your scuba pro will make sure you are comfortable and relaxed for your tour. If you have any questions, please reach out to us! We can’t wait to dive with you.

Take in coastline views of Panama City Beach that many visitors miss as you head out on an leisurely snorkeling and dolphin-watching tour. Your captain takes you to the best locations for spotting marine life, where you are free to swim and snorkel with equipment provided. Choose from a range of departure times to fit your schedule.

Cruise to Shell Island and search for wild dolphins on a catamaran sailing trip from Panama City Beach. The catamaran’s broad, stable deck makes it a comfortable alternative to smaller boats prone to rocking in the waves, and since it’s stocked with paddle boards, snorkeling gear, and a waterslide, it’s the perfect base for playing in the clear water off Shell Island.

Watch the sun set and the moon rise along the Gulf of Mexico on this sunset cruise. Enjoy the scenery and peaceful calm of a late afternoon sail onboard a Privateer catamaran. Stretch out and enjoy the breathtaking view. Look for dolphins, listen to tropical music and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, sangria, cold beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. Then watch a legendary Panama City Beach sunset as the sun glistens and gently settles into the water.

Have fun in the sun off the coast of Panama City Beach on this ultimate water adventure. This guided tour packs a lot into a short period of time. Climb on board a Privateer sailing catamaran and head out to Shell Island. Try swimming, paddle boarding, snorkeling and kayaking. Plus, there’s also a giant water trampoline, a climbing wall, a water slide, and a see-saw ball. One beverage and all the necessary equipment are included on this entertaining voyage. **We also offer unlimited banana boat rides for an additional $20 per person that can be purchased at check ins. This is the only activity that is not included in the ticket price.**

Watch dolphins frolic through coastal waters on this scenic 2-hour sunset sail. Board your comfortable catamaran, and listen to music. Cruise through Grand Lagoon, passing elegant homes and St. Andrews State Park. See pods of dolphins travel together and leap above the water. Take photos and admire incredible sunset views. Don’t miss the chance to participate in games and dance when the boat docks.

Celebrate a romantic sunset with a catamaran cruise in the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy a glass of wine, a cold beer, a Sangria or a non-alcoholic beverage—a complimentary drink is included—and relax to tropical tunes as the 38-passenger vessel sets sail. Watch dolphins, take in the atmospheric surroundings, and raise a toast with a signature Footloose Punch from the fully-stocked bar as you glide across the water.

Explore Port St. Joe's inshore waterways on this fishing charter from Panama City Beach. Travel through the backcountry waterways under the supervision of a guide, learning about the Florida Panhandle's ecosystem and wildlife. With all equipment and fishing licenses included, you just have to cast and wait for a bite from fish such as tripletail, trout, flounder, and redfish.

Set sail on a scenic 1.5-hour cruise along the Gulf Coast and its picturesque bay on this dolphin sightseeing tour from Panama City Beach. You'll journey into the waters aboard a private catamaran. Listen to tropical music as you sip on wine, beer or a nonalcoholic beverage of your choice as you keep an eye out for dolphins skimming the surface of the water. This tour blends wildlife encounters with picture-perfect views, making it an ideal way to spend a day on the water. Please note: Tours operate on a seasonal schedule.

Florida is full of beautiful areas to snap photos of wildlife, but sometimes when you're visiting, you're always on the go, and you don't make time to move slower. This Panama City Beach Dolphin Sightseeing Catamaran Cruise takes you along the gulf coastline at a steady pace so you can relax and enjoy seeing sea life like dolphins. Plus, you'll get one free alcoholic (or non-alcoholic drink).

Zip across the water, let loose, and even let out a shriek or two when you ride the Scream Machine: a twin-engine jet boat whose speed, 360-degree turns, and nose dives make it feel more like a rollercoaster on water. Pick from multiple departure times, head to the dock, and strap in: you can soak up the sun (and get splashed by the surf) as you speed past Panama City Beach.