PADI Dive Master

Love scuba diving? Want to share it with others on a whole new level? Then the PADI Divemaster course is for you! As a Divemaster, you not only get to dive a lot, but also experience the joy of seeing others have as much fun diving as you do. This professional certificate is your first step towards becoming a scuba dive instructor. After completing the course, you’ll be able to organize dive trips independently and also accompany and support other PADI dive instructors with their students.

The PADI Divemaster course pays much closer attention to all aspects of diving. As a PADI Divemaster, you’ll lead others as you supervise scuba diving activities and assist with diver training. The course is aimed at perfecting your skills and applying them to guiding other divers and sensing what they need. In addition, you will develop your organizational skills for planning dive trips, and you’ll also learn to take over other tasks at a diving school.

Throughout the course, the aspiring Divemaster performs as an assistant to the dive instructor during dive courses and on instructional dives. This real-life, hands-on practical experience teaches you how to guide dives and what to pay particular attention to. Successfully completing the PADI Divemaster course means taking your first step in the direction of a professional career in the diving industry. You can now move on to the PADI Assistant Instructor course, followed by PADI Open Water Instructor.

PADI Rescue Divers who are at least 18 years old may enroll in the PADI Dive master course. You also need to have:

Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) within the past 24 months
A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
At least 40 logged dives to begin the course and 60 dives to earn certification.
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organization may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there facilities around Dive Center Scuba Do?

Dive Center Scuba Do is located at Jan Thiel Beach, surrounded by the popular beach restaurants Koko’s, Tinto, Zanzibar and Zest. You are welcome to enjoy a day at the beach, while diving with us. There are also many small shops on the beach, for last minute convenience shopping.

Is there a minimum age for scuba diving?

Kids as young as the age of 8 can start blowing bubbles by scuba diving in shallow water. PADI Seal Team is for kids ages 8 to 10. PADI Master Seal Team member is for kids age 10 and up. The first full course, the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course, is for kids age 10 and up. For all kids’ courses, prior parental approval is required.

Do I need a medical clearance from a Doctor?

In case you want to participate in a course but you take any medications or have a known medical condition, Dive Center Scuba Do needs to receive a special medical statement, signed by a doctor, stating that you are fit for diving. In all other cases, as long as you can answer all questions with a ‘no’ on the Medical Statement, you do not need medical clearance from a doctor. With your signature, you yourself affirm that you are healthy and fit for diving according to the guideline.

Can I dive without any certifications?

Yes, you can. You can start with the Discover Scuba Diving program. This is a halve day introduction course where we show you the basics of scuba diving. If you’ve liked the experience, you can continue with us for your PADI Open Water Diver certification!

Do you rent out Scuba equipment?

We have a well-stocked rental area. As long as you can show us a proof of certification, we can rent you all the equipment you need to go out diving.

Do I need to reserve in advance?

We always recommend to make a reservation upfront, we will make sure that we reserve a spot for you. Contact us by Email, Phone +5999 7679300 or WhatsApp +5999 525 0332

What are your dive times?

We are very flexible, so we recommend that you contact our dive center to plan your dive, but generally our diving courses and guided dives start at 8:30 am and at 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm, depending on the distance from the dive site to Scuba Do.

Which dive sites you visit?

From all the sites on Curacao we selected the top sites and these you will find on our weekly schedule. Have a look here for some of the sites.

Do you have DIN tanks?

At Dive Center Scuba Do we have DIN and INT tanks available for rent

What is the visibility like?

In Curacao, we have great visibility in crystal clear warm waters. Enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving with visibility between 10 to 25 meters (32 to 82 ft)!

What is the water temperature?

The sea is warm enough throughout the year. The water temperature goes from 26 °C (79 °F) in February and March, to 29 °C (84 °F) in September and October. During the whole year, you can dive in a 3-mm shorty, which is available for rent at Dive Center Scuba Do.