Rented a wetsuit and very helpful and efficient. The gear was in very good condition.read more

Coral Reef Scuba has been a pillar of the diving community and the surrounding areas since the…read more1990s; superb training, and the best equipment repair in the region

We have vacationed at St. George Island for the past 19 years. It is a difficult place to beat for…read moreSO many reasons. There is a lot of wildlife and water to explore and enjoy and the folks at Journeys of St. George Island have always been extraordinarily helpful as we've tried to do that. We've rented kayaks from them, bought gear, asked questions and just enjoyed kind of hanging out with them around the island and in Apalach. They have a very laid back vibe and attitude but are super-serious about listening to what you want or are trying to do and then meeting your needs. They've gone WAY out of their way to make our vacations fun and I can't say that enough (I have MS and they've been incredibly cool and kind helping me get the equipment/modifications I need to stay active). I looked at my handful of reviews not too long ago and saw that I only give five-star reviews. I feel kinda bad about that, but really it's just so few places or experiences made/make me ecstatic and when I find one I want to recognize it. Jeannie's is one of them!

Capt Russ took us out for a 3 hour trip to Little St George Island. We got to fish, shell, see…read moredolphins swimming, and learned a ton of neat history. We really enjoyed this excursion and Capt Russ made it a blast for our whole family!

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.

Don't ask if he gives a military or first responder discount, he'll spend ten minutes angrily…read moretelling you how entitled you are just for asking! A very unfriendly guy who wasn't much help in setting up the BCD and computer I was interested in. The best thing I can say about this place is they have lots of stuff in stock, but it's far overpriced and maybe better than driving all the way to Panama City.

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.

Hubby & I went out with Big Blue Dive Boat for my 1st boat dive in the Gulf. Big Blue Dive Boat is…read morerun by a family that takes pride in offering excellent customer service, area/dive sites knowledge, Kelly (Dive Master), Melissa (Captain) & Cassandra (Crew Member) are all knowledgeable, courteous, polite, helpful... I could go on & on. Kelly also took photos during our dives (which was extremely helpful since I'm not quite ready yet.. this was my 6th & 7th dives after getting certified) so it's great having these photos to look through. They provided an excellent variety of snack's & drinks. I'd you're looking for a dive boat & crew when you're in Panama City look no further than Big Blue Dive Boat. You won't be disappointed.

Great drive diving on my daughter's certification with red alert dive shop. The captain was awesome!read more

If you're looking for a discovery scuba to see if you like it, or advanced certifications these…read moreguys can definitely help you out. Their staff and crew are very knowledgeable and is always a pleasure to talk with. They get you to the dive sites and go over all the current conditions and will help you plan your dive if needed.

Double booked me, was looking forward to this disco ver scuba to join my wife's hobbie now it's…read moreruined,thanks guys.

Ended a girls trip with 2 dives at divers Den. Captain JD and Niko where absolutely amazing. Very…read morepersonable and took care of our every need. They had water and snacks for us on the boat. Easy check in, great follow up, showed up and everything was on time as scheduled. They were extremely patient when or group had a few issues. I'll be diving every Panama trip with them going forward. I would recommend you do the same if you like having an easy breezy and competent diving team! This was one of my cool experiences with the dive: Okay so first trip. Is where they sunk a a bridge. I catch something out of my left eye and I litterly said mother fu...r. And almost spit my regulator out. Scared the crap out of me. It was like a dancing shadow. Finally able to focus in on it, it was the biggest fish I've ever seen in my life. With thousands of smaller fish clustered and dancing all around it. It was at least 4-5feet by about the same. Found out it was a Grouper. I had NO idea that grouper got that big. It was truly amazing . JD the captain and Niko dive master were fantastic

Every dive I've been on in Cozumel, or other locations, one of the dive guides goes, for safety…read moreconcerns. I informed the boat my son and I haven't dove in 10+ years, and there was one other diver on the boat. They seemed not to be the least bit concerned. I was comfortable, or I wouldn't have booked the dive. My suggestion...if you're new to the sport, this may not be your dive shop to book through. If you're an experienced diver, don't waste your money. The dives are boring, because you're so confined to any one item. First dive, we could look at an old metal structure that was a bridge. Wow...whoop-to-do. The second dive was better, but I guess I'm spoiled by the coral reefs in the Mexico region.