Panama City Scuba Diving Activity for Beginners
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 Gear-up Photos and Pre-recorded Local Marine Life Videos. 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
Meeting Location
Saint Andrews Park Road
Lower Grand Lagoon, FL 32408, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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.
Please 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
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
- 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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-343608P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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 2024If 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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- Gratuities.
- Parking fee $8.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility 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
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 City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Gratuities
- Parking fee $8
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
- 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
