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Scuba diving at Navarre Beach

Posted on 7/18/14 at 6:54 pm
Posted by okietiger13
From Sea to Shining Sea
Member since Jan 2007
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Posted on 7/18/14 at 6:54 pm
Going to Navarre in a few weeks and was looking for suggestions on diving. It'll be my first time diving in the ocean and wondered if any have had good or bad experiences with certain dive shops
Posted by TigerHam85
59-024 Kamehameha Highway
Member since Nov 2009
31493 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 6:54 pm to
You won't be able to see shite
Posted by okietiger13
From Sea to Shining Sea
Member since Jan 2007
10271 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 6:57 pm to
Really? I was told they take you out far enough you get good visibility.
Posted by LSUzealot
Napoleon and Magazine
Member since Sep 2003
57656 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 6:58 pm to
Navarre Beach has very cloudy water. Now can't say what it looks like past the shore.
Posted by Al Dante
Member since Mar 2013
1858 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:00 pm to
I've been diving there, but over 30 years ago. I vaguely remember a sunken barge we dived.

tldr; I have no useful knowledge to help the OP.
This post was edited on 7/18/14 at 7:02 pm
Posted by Thurber
NWLA
Member since Aug 2013
15402 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:00 pm to
Not sure about scuba diving, but I love Navarre Beach.
Posted by okietiger13
From Sea to Shining Sea
Member since Jan 2007
10271 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:02 pm to
Let me clarify. I have no problem driving to Pensecola or Destin if it will increase my experience. Just looking for who to avoid or who I should give my money to
Posted by lsu_tiger_az
AZ/LA
Member since Mar 2004
30404 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:05 pm to
Took my first open water dive at Navarre....

Went out about a mile and half, 90 feet to the bottom. Water was clear that day.....

That said, it can very murky in a hurry, depending on the weather and winds.


Posted by HoLeInOnEr05
Middle of the fairway
Member since Aug 2011
16833 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:05 pm to
quote:

Navarre Beach has very cloudy water


I was just down there a month ago and the water was pretty clear when the seaweed was not coming in.
Posted by Lazy But Talented
Member since Aug 2011
14438 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:19 pm to
quote:

but i love Navarre Beach


Yep.
Posted by tracytiger
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2009
3631 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 8:00 pm to
I guess it all depends if there are any storms out in the gulf stirring up things.

Best seashells on the beach are in Navarre! Unbelievable, huge shells!
Posted by Barrister
Member since Jul 2012
4606 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 8:02 pm to
Scuba Tech in Destin or Dive Locker in Panama. However, please let them know this is your first gulf dive. The gulf can be tricky. I ended up doing a rescue at 80' this summer of a diver who was not experienced enough to handle the conditions.
Posted by okietiger13
From Sea to Shining Sea
Member since Jan 2007
10271 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 8:19 pm to
quote:

Scuba Tech in Destin or Dive Locker in Panama. However, please let them know this is your first gulf dive. The gulf can be tricky. I ended up doing a rescue at 80' this summer of a diver who was not experienced enough to handle the conditions.


Thanks. I'm certified a rescue diver and public safety diver but that's all lakes and rivers. I know the gulf will be a different animal
Posted by ChadJones4Heisman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
2406 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 8:46 pm to
dive the USS Oriskany in Pensacola
Posted by blackmouth
God's Country
Member since May 2014
387 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 8:55 pm to
Nude Beach at 3 ft above sea level...
Posted by thelsutigers
Dallas, TX
Member since Nov 2009
3443 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 9:28 pm to
Dive Vortex Springs unless you are dead set on diving in the Gulf.
Posted by glock22josh
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2011
517 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 10:01 pm to
Viking Diving
3009 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507
(888) 848-3483

My family use them every time we go out of Pensacola. I prefer Pensacola over Panama City. Quicker getting to dive sites meaning quicker trip back in. Visibility is good as well. Pensacola also has shore diving right next to the fort that you can check your weights at if you have never been in salt water, just watch the tides. parking to water is only about 50 yards as opposed to forever and a day in Panama City.
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
20102 posts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 10:12 pm to
quote:

Nude Beach at 3 ft above sea level...


What does this mean?

BTW, Navarre Beach water has been clear as crystal all week. This vacation has been amazing. Emerald Coast indeed!
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