For vacationers on the go, Panama City Beach offers tremendous recreational opportunities including diving, deep sea fishing and much more. We would be glad to help arrange advanced reservations at a number of local recreation providers… just let us know what interests you.

Diving and Snorkeling
Long known as a diving destination Panama City Beach offers trips geared toward all ability levels. From family friendly beginner trips to deep-water ship wrecks.

Swim and Snorkel with the Dolphins

Island Time
Treasure Island Marina
3605 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
1-850- 234-7377

Sail aboard the Island Time catamaran on a 3½-hour excursion with a chance to swim with dolphins and collect shells. Snorkel gear and instructions are provided. Wet suits available. The shallow water, lots of marine life and shells make it a great beginning for first timers and families. A deli lunch is served.

Capt. Ashley Gorman Shell Island Cruises
5701 Hwy 98 (East end of Hathaway Bridge)
Panama City, FL 32401
1-850- 785-4878

Swim and snorkel among the dolphins. This natural environment offers a unique experience that is ideal for the entire family. Includes instruction, snorkel gear, and a deli sandwich served with chips and a drink. Wet suits are also available.

Advanced Dives

USS Strength, a Naval mine sweeper, is 184 feet long with a 33-foot beam. It is located 5.75 miles from the St. Andrews Pass in 75 feet of water. Decommissioned and used as a Navy dive salvage training site. The bow is broken and laid over the port side. The back three quarters is intact and sits on its keel. The highest superstructure is 55 feet. Loran C coordinates: 14076.8, 46943.9.

Blackbart, a supply vessel, is 175 feet long and sits 6.75 nautical miles from the pass in 75 feet of water. The Blackbart is fully intact. The top of the wheelhouse is 47 feet. Loran C coordinates: 14030.2, 46972.9.

Hovercraft, weighs 165 tons, is nearly 100 feet long and has a 48-foot beam. It is located about 6 nautical miles from the pass in 75 feet of water. The craft is made of aluminum and has little growth. Loran C coordinates: 14038.6, 46976.8.

Accokeek, is a 295-foot Navy tugboat located 12 nautical miles from the pass in 100 feet of water. The wheelhouse is at 65 feet. The vessel is fully intact and is sitting on its keel. Loran C coordinates: 13888.7, 46935.0

B. J. Putnam is a 180-ft supply vessel sitting at 105 feet. The supply boat had been converted for use as a processing platform. It was sunk in 1993. It holds a large variety of marine life, and is a good fishing and diving site for advanced divers.

Dive Shops

Diver's Den
3120 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-8717

Hydrospace Dive Shop
Hathaway Marina,
6422 W. Hwy 98,
Panama City Beach, FL,
850-234-3063

Panama City Dive Center
4823 Thomas Dr.,
Panama City Beach, FL,
850-235-3390

Pete's Scuba Center
106 Thomas Dr.,
Panama City Beach, FL,
850-230-8006

Scuba Shack
7510 Thomas Dr., Suite L,
Panama City Beach, FL,
850-249-7946

Deep Sea Fishing

If you are looking to land the big one then try your hand at deep sea fishing. Panama City Beach offers a host of charter fishing boats from a number of Marinas:

Treasure Island Marina
605 Thomas Dr.
Panama City, FL
850-234-6533

Pirate's Cove Marina
6327 Big Daddy Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-3939

Capt. Anderson Davis Marina
5550 N. Lagoon Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-3436

Bayside Marina
6327 Big Dadddy Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-7650

Bay Point Marina
3824 Hatteras Lane
Panama City Beach, FL
850-235-6911