This is such a beautiful local gem. Parking isn't great and it fills up fast, but you Can bring…read morepaddle boards snorkeling eqt., folks were out there with scuba gear. Everyone was nice the water was cool and crisp and clear. For a Saturday with warm weather during spring time it sure wasn't very crowded. It's a must see.

We stopped at Morrison Springs State Park during our visit to Panama City. It's about an hour drive…read morebut it was totally worth it. The water was a bit chilly in the low 60s but it was refreshing to swim in when the outside temperature hit 80s. The water was crystal clear on the day we went but I read it could be murky after the rain. It's much bigger than Ponce de Leon which is about 8 minute drive from there so you can even kayak or paddle board. I would highly recommend if you're visiting Panama City area if you need a slight change of scenery.

From your first Open Water course up to various advanced technical courses Sandra is a phenomenal…read moreinstructor. With every course there is close attention to detail, video review and feedback, and very small class sizes (typically 1 or 2 students) which ensures that each student gets plenty of individualized feedback. Each course is taught with the end goal of safety and competency in the water, not just to go through the motions to hit each skill requirement. Sandra teaches property buoyancy and trim from day one. Her methodology is to train future tec divers, and making good habits from the start is easier than breaking bad habits later on. Even if you have no intention of going tec, the extra skill will make you safer and more in control in the water, which is good for your buddies, visibility, and fragile marine life. I've taken many classes with Sandra, starting from open water and going all the way to Cavern, and cannot recommend her enough.

I'm not normally a "Yelper" and this is maybe my 3rd review ever.... But I have to say something…read moreabout Performance Scuba. I just had my first interaction with this shop and did a dry-suit and JJ-Closed Circuit Rebreather course through them. Chris Ball (Owner) is hands down the best scuba instructor I've come across in 26 years of diving. His shop has everything from intro scuba / snorkel gear to advanced technical diving supplies including Oxygen & TRIMIX fills. He's passionate about the fun of diving while maintaining a "one-stop" dive shop, and has managed to figure out how to instruct on any level with both empathy and professionalism. Whether you have an 8 year-old who you think would enjoy getting underwater or are a seasoned dive professional, I can't recommend this shop strongly enough!

Great dive shop! The staff is very knowledgeable and they have everything you need! They carry…read moreevery brand of dive gear there is on the market!

My family visited Mexico Beach in May 2024 to celebrate our oldest graduating HS. We found Maritime…read moreExpeditions via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094783637187) and instantly knew we were in good hands. Alex spent a considerable amount of time answering our many, many, many questions before, during, and even after our SCUBA adventure. He was a wealth of knowledge about not only SCUBA, but also the local area. I can honestly say our trip to Mexico Beach was so amazing in large part because of Alex and his recommendations. I am not the most comfortable in water, but trusted Alex and his Divemaster Rick, their equipment, and instruction. I truly believed I was in good hands and never questioned my safety. Despite all the logic I tried to apply to the situation I struggled to get comfortable breathing under water. Despite my mental hang-ups Alex and Rick were always patient, considerate, and offered tips/tricks to help me be successful at SCUBA diving. I never once felt pushed or was made to feel badly about the situation. They calmly helped me in any way they could, Rick and I even breaking off from the main group to work with me directly. They truly cared that we had a good SCUBA experience. My suggestions for a potential student: If you have a mustache and think you might have some mental hang-ups SCUBA diving, shave it at least ~1/4-3/8" down from the bottom of your nose. This will prevent water from seeping into your mask and making you feel like you are drowning (even though you are not). After doing so, I had almost 0 issues snorkeling a couple of days later. I will try SCUBA again and will be shaving the top part of my mustache before going. If your family is going to join you on the adventure to the jetty/springs, etc but not diving; it's doable, but I would not recommend it. My wife is very self sufficient, but there was some added stress on me to make sure we got all the things to the beach and setup so they could also enjoy their day. It didn't contribute to my metal hang-ups, but certainly did add a bit of unnecessary stress/rush. You'll have enough to focus on and learn, don't add more to your plate. Lastly, absolutely use Maritime Expeditions of the Forgotten Coast on your next water adventure. We will be back to Mexico Beach and we will be a return customer of MRFC.

Truly an amazing experience! Me and my family had a great time, some of us dived and me and my…read moredaughter snorkeled. Alex provided us with all the equipment and more, unforgettable memories. Will be back for more! His highly trained and experienced, made us feel very safe. Alex is not only a great diver and host but he got a smile and personality that brightens your day.

i would avoid this shop if you are looking for good customer service. Apparently they are doing so…read morewell they ask their paying customers not to come back. Very unprofessional and rude.

I had the pleasure of doing 4 SCUBA dives with Daly's Dock and Dive Center in Port Saint Joe…read morerecently as part of an underwater archaeology training course. From the moment I walked in the shop, I was impressed. Ann Marie was the first to greet our group, and she was so friendly and helpful. She and her husband Ed are clearly passionate about providing exemplary service. Their selection of merchandise is great, and they had an excellent sale on wetsuits that I couldn't resist. There are beautiful kitties in the shop, and the owners work tirelessly to save feral cats and to get them fixed and vaccinated to help reduce the population of unwanted cats in this rural county. I truly admire their compassionate hearts! I am also a SCUBA diving instructor, and I'm always looking for great shops like Daly's. The owners and crew went above and beyond to make sure our experience was stellar. Daly's is also very safe...we waited for a storm to clear before doing the afternoon dives. Setting up gear is a bit different here...you set up in the back parking lot before loading on the boat, then you walk across the street to meet the boat. Though everyone there was excellent, we mainly interacted with Gabbi and Michelle who we absolutely loved! Michelle is a great boat captain and put us right on the Vamar. Due to our large group, they contracted with another boat captain named Mike who was very experienced and kind. I had left a sea urchin shell on his boat, and he took the time to come back to the shop to return it to me. Also, I get cold easily, and between dives, Ann Marie brought us awesome boat coats we borrowed to keep warm! Customer service could not have been better. I had not been to Port Saint Joe in several years, and I was blown away at what a hip, trendy town it has become. There are many wonderful restaurants and attractions (including the lighthouse) within walking distance of the dive shop. Our group took full advantage of the prime location and dined, shopped, and did some sightseeing after our excellent experience with Daly's Dock and Dive Center. I highly recommend this shop and will definitely return!

Had a good trip out even though the weather was not the best. Capt. Josh and DM John Henry were…read morethere to make things happen for us. We were able to take a few good fish.

I had an amazing dive. Can't wait for my next lesson. Derrick was an amazing instructor.read more

It has been a bucket list item of mine for some time to learn to scuba dive. This year I decided to…read moremake it happen, I called a couple of weeks in advance of our vacation to Destin and talked to Marianne at Scuba Tech She was most helpful and friendly and managed to work around to get me into the last class of the season. Then I met my instructor Iina. She has experience and dives around the globe literally hundreds of dives. This is the kind of person I want teaching me to dive. Once we had completed enough of the class to take in our first to open water dives we headed to Dustin harbor and boarded the Mongoose. Where I met Captain and deckhand again great very nice people very knowledgeable and willing to teach. I got my open water dive license. And now I can honestly say that the underwater,high-def pictures you see on your television aren't even close to the experience of being there. If you want to learn to dive or improve your skills or even go out on a boat dive snorkel dive Scuba Tech of Northwest Florida is the only company you want to contact.

Came here as referral divers to get our first scuba license…read more John was our instructor and led us in the ocean. He was great and very helpful! Glad he was our guy. Tom was also very helpful and even had pineapple ready for us after our dive. Thank you Scuba Tech team!

If you are looking to get your open water certification in Tallahassee, Les with Goin' Under is…read moreabsolutely your best option. You get the personal attention of a highly qualified/experienced diver for wayy under the price of the other places (where there will be many more people in your class). He was able to work with my very limited schedule to get me certified before a big trip and went above and beyond my expectations. Give Les a call, you wont regret it!

From the owner: Goin' Under Dive Services is your premier Scuba Diving training facility. I have been a diver for…read more61 years as well as becoming a dive professional over 30 years ago. Private 1 on 1 training, all equipment furnished throughout your training and certification, nothing further to buy. I sincerely invite you to come experience what you've been missing out on , please contact me for your personalized experience that will last a lifetime.

Last year Capt Walt and Ian stepped up and reacted to my grandson's difficulty. Perfect response…read more This year, the joy of diving with my grandson and daughter-in-love as my son and granddaughter snorkeled above. Love diving with @Dive30A...best team you can ask for. Top shelf professionals.

I dove the Underwater Museum of Art last weekend with Walt and the Dive 30A crew. Walt was a…read morepleasure to dive with and will do whatever he can to make sure that you enjoy your dives. If you are interested in diving the Underwater Museum of Art this is the place to go.

One of our favorite springs to visit when we are in the area. Always a great time. There is a…read moreshallow area for the young ones to enjoy the water. A wonderful spot to bring the family. There are a lot of activities you can do in the park from kayaking, swimming, diving board, slide, volleyball. Definitely worth checking out!

Water was very chilling and refreshing on that hot Labor Day, it did not disappoint! We Loved it a…read morelot!