Tours/Panama City Beach/Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners
Viator · group up to 8 pax

Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners

4.8(244)Panama City Beach1 hour
VIATOR4.7(139)TRIPADVISOR4.9(105)

Description

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.

Tour Options

Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners

Highlights

Use of SCUBA equipment

What's included

Included
Use of SCUBA equipment
Not included
Gratuities
Parking fee $8

Traveller Ratings

4.8
244 reviews
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Reviews(244)

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Donald_W
July 4, 2026
The instructor was very...

The instructor was very knowledgeable and it was very fun and exciting looking at all the different wildlife in the water

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review, Donald! We’re thrilled you had a fun and exciting experience and enjoyed seeing all the wildlife. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another dive soon!

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Kevin_S
July 3, 2026
great scuba experience

We had an awesome experience. Instructor did a great job with us. we had a great time and were very safe.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review, Kevin! We’re really glad you had an awesome and safe experience and enjoyed your time with the instructor. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another dive in the future!

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greggb515
June 26, 2026
No experience needed!

We had an amazing time! Neither of us had scuba experience and I can't swim very well but it was very easy to learn with help from our guide. The complimentary pictures and videos turned out great! Highly recommended.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you both had such an amazing experience and that your guide made it easy and comfortable to learn, even without prior swimming or scuba experience. We’re also glad you enjoyed the photos and videos. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another dive!

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Braeden_G
June 25, 2026
Great support and clear...

Great support and clear instructions on what to do and what not to do. I was able to quickly learn how to dive.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you found the instructions clear and felt well supported throughout the experience. It’s great to hear you were able to learn quickly, and we hope to see you again for another dive soon!

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Tara_R
June 25, 2026
The instructor seemed...

The instructor seemed extremely irritable was impatient and did not create a welcoming or inviting environment that made me feel safe enough to allow my 11 yo granddaughter to proceed with the dive.

Operator response

We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for every guest. Safety is our highest priority, especially when working with younger participants. It is not uncommon for children around your granddaughter's age to feel uncertain or change their minds before a dive. For this reason, our instructors are required to speak with each participant individually before entering the water to confirm that they are comfortable and genuinely willing to proceed. If a participant says they do not want to dive, we must respect that decision, regardless of the circumstances. We understand that this may have been disappointing, and we appreciate your feedback. We encourage your granddaughter to try again when she feels more confident and enthusiastic about the experience. Many young divers become much more comfortable after a little more time, and we would be happy to welcome her back when she's ready.

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danar372
June 23, 2026
Great experience!

Was a great experience. I had never done scuba before and felt comfortable and fun the entire time. Saw all sorts of fish while diving.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a comfortable and fun first scuba experience and got to see so many fish. We hope to see you again for another dive soon!

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David_H
June 17, 2026
Great experience

This is a great why to try scuba diving. The instructor is good and puts safety first. Breathing through my mouth all the time was my biggest hiccup.

Operator response

Thank you for your review, David! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the focus on safety and instruction. Breathing through the mouth is definitely one of the biggest early challenges, and you did great giving it a try. We hope to see you again for another dive soon!

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Christina_S
June 16, 2026
Excellent beginner scuba...

Excellent beginner scuba class! The instructor was very patient, explained everything clearly, and made the experience fun and comfortable. Highly recommend for anyone new to scuba diving.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beginner scuba class and felt comfortable throughout the experience. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another dive soon!

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Tonia_S
June 13, 2026
What a great experience

What a great instructor Malin was. He taught us and worked with us to understand the fundamentals and even when one of us couldn’t get the hang of it there was no pressure to do it anyway. We really enjoyed his passion for this and the experience we get to keep for a lifetime. I recommend ebwryone to try this.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Tonia! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and felt supported throughout. It’s great to know Malin helped make it comfortable and memorable for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another dive!

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Alexander_F
June 13, 2026
Great experience.

Guy was amazing.. Very experienced and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the activity. Family friendly.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon!

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