Open Water Advanced Course in Panama City Beach: Elevate Your Diving Skills with Five Thrilling Dives
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Good physical shape required, as diving demands cardiovascular fitness and comfort in varying ocean conditions
Overview
Elevate your diving skills with the Open Water Advanced Course in Panama City Beach. Over two days, complete five dives including deep and navigation skills, plus electives like night diving and wreck exploration.
Open Water Advanced Course
2 Day Course • Up to 3 People
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About This Adventure
Embark on a thrilling two-day Open Water Advanced course, featuring five exhilarating dives. Master essential skills with required dives in deep and underwater navigation, plus choose from exciting electives like wreck exploration, night diving, and underwater photography. Elevate your diving experience and discover the underwater world like never before.
Open Water Advanced
Duration
Two Day Course
About
5 Open Water Dives/ 2 Required Dives – Deep, U/W Navigation, 3 Elective Dives – Search and Recovery, Multilevel, Drift, Wreck, Boat, Research, U/W Naturalist, U/W Photography, Night.
Adventure Tips
Hydrate Before and After Dives
Stay well-hydrated to reduce the risk of decompression sickness and improve your overall dive performance.
Check Your Gear Thoroughly
Inspect all your diving equipment before each dive to ensure safety and comfort underwater.
Practice Navigation Skills Pre-Dive
Review compass use and underwater navigation techniques to prepare for the course requirements.
Plan for Night Dives Carefully
If choosing night diving, ensure you have a good dive light and understand safety protocols specific to night underwater conditions.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Grouper species populate the reefs along with vibrant parrotfish.
- Sea turtles can often be spotted gliding over sandy bottoms during dives.
History
Panama City Beach has been a key northern Gulf diving base since mid-20th century, with its reefs and wrecks attracting divers worldwide.
Conservation
Local operators adhere to strict marine conservation protocols, minimizing reef impact and promoting sustainable diving practices.
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Adventure Hotspots in Panama City Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)
Controls your buoyancy during dives and improves safety when ascending or descending.
summer specific
Dive Computer
Monitors your depth and time underwater, crucial for safe dive planning.
Underwater Dive Light
Essential for night dives and enhances visibility in darker underwater environments.
Underwater Camera
Capture photos during electives like underwater photography for lasting memories.