Big Blue Dive Boat - Panama City, Florida

Chad

Went out on Big Blue last weekend and had a fabulous time. The boat is wonderful to dive from. Fast and roomy with great staff. The uncrustables during the surface interval were a revelation! I'll certainly be back to dive this boat again!

Gabrielle G.

What a phenomenal dive experience that Big Blue Dive Boat provides! I learned about this operation through Red Alert Diving, and I'm so glad I did.

I am a SCUBA instructor who organized a trip for a group of ladies yesterday. The owners were exceptional with communication including when it looked like we might need to cancel due to weather. Kelly kept me in the loop at all hours, and he was very polite and responsive throughout. We decided to give it a try heading out in predicted strong winds with safety in mind, and we agreed that we would turn the boat if anyone felt uncomfortable. It was a little choppy at first but it ended up being the most beautiful day! This family operation is awesome, and I highly recommend them. On this trip, Melissa was the captain, Kelly was the divemaster, and their daughter Cassandra was the deckhand. They were all so kind, knowledgeable, safety-focused, and helpful!

I dive with dozens of operators per year, and Great Blue Dive Boat is truly one of the best. It's not just the beautifully designed and well equipped boat that holds 12 divers, the yummy snacks and drinks, or the great location downtown where you can avoid the beach crowds. What is evident is that this family has a passion for diving, and that passion is contagious in their positive attitudes, attention to detail, and desire to go above and beyond to provide an exceptional experience in and out of the water.

My group included some very experienced divers like me, but it also included some ladies who it was their first time getting to dive in the ocean. It was so exciting and special for them! The couple of times there were challenges, Kelly was right there to help and hold the newer diver's hands. All 9 of us including 8 divers and one bubble watcher had a fantastic experience. Visibility was 50'+ at our first dive site on the Hovercraft and 60-70 feet at our second site, Stage II. Our group got to dive with a dolphin, turtle, Goliath grouper, and huge Southern Stingray to name a few! It was a magical day on the water, and Kelly managed to capture some cool shots of our amazing time diving in the aqua waters of the Gulf of Mexico on the Big Blue Dive Boat, too.

I highly recommend this family owned, veteran owned operator. Thank you for your service then and now, Kelly and family!

Jacob

I spent the whole weekend diving with this charter and I had an absolute blast. Kelly and his crew were professional, helpful and knowledgeable on the water. I planned to only dive Saturday but I was easily sold on the Sunday trip as well because I was having a good time. The boat is nice, fast and docked in a quiet area. If you’re looking for a stress-free charter that hosts friendly and personable guests, look no further.

Jenn D.

I cannot recommend Big Blue enough. Kelly and Melissa (captains and owners) are incredible people. They put you on the best of the best for diving complete with snacks and drinks. The boat is beyond amazing with 100 HP to get you to a site quickly! This is my favorite boat in PCB by far. I always feel safe and their pictures posted from each dive with descriptions of where they go is so much fun. Thank you for being such a reliable and professional option!

Daniel M.

Great time -- well-configured dive boat, relaxing atmosphere, great crew. I had the opportunity for a couple of days of diving in Panama City, and some friends recommended Kelly's boat. I wasn't thrilled with traffic (my visit coincided with a biker rally AND an air show), but the time on the boat was perfect. Big Blue is actually specially built just for diving, by a couple of highly experienced divers who knew EXACTLY what they were doing. From boarding to entry and exit to surface interval to returning, it all flows really well. To top it off, Kelly brings his dry sense of humor and passion for diving to the whole show. 5-stars, definitely plan on coming back.

Max W.

Big Blue is a great dive boat: well laid out and maintained. Plenty of space, we were a full charter and there was ample room. We dove a couple of inshore spots and had a good day. Tanks are included in the fare, air or nitrox. I’ll definitely would go with the Big Blue Dive Boat again!

shannon S.

Kelly and crew were fantastic! Did a 3 tank off shore dive with big blue and it was great! 3 amazing dives. Very nice boat, very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Plenty of snacks and drinks available during surface intervals. Would highly recommend booking with Kelly and crew!

Jeremy L.

Great staff and vessel. Unfortunately, we experienced really bad weather water conditions. Due to this, Big Blue decided to give all divers a coupon for a free 2-dive experience. They also made sure everybody was safe, which is of most importance. I would definitely recommend this diving boat to anybody interested!