PADI Divemaster
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PADI Divemaster
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Love scuba diving and want to share it with others on a whole new level? The PADI Divemaster course is your first step into the professional diving world. As a Divemaster, you not only spend more time underwater, but you also experience the reward of helping others enjoy diving and grow their confidence in the water.
This professional-level certification is the first leadership rating in the PADI system and prepares you to supervise dive activities, assist PADI Instructors, and guide certified divers. During the course, you will develop strong dive leadership skills, deepen your understanding of dive theory, and refine your own underwater abilities to a professional standard.
Throughout your training, you will work closely with instructors and students, gaining real hands-on experience by assisting with courses, leading guided dives, and supporting daily dive center operations. This practical experience helps you learn how to anticipate diver needs, manage groups underwater, and organize safe and enjoyable dive experiences.
The course also places strong focus on dive planning, problem-solving, and professionalism within the diving industry. You will develop the confidence and organizational skills needed to independently guide certified divers and assist in training new divers.
To enroll in the PADI Divemaster course, participants must be PADI Rescue Divers who are at least 18 years old. You must also have completed Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) within the past 24 months, provide a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months, and have at least 40 logged dives to begin the course and 60 dives to earn certification. Equivalent certifications from other recognized training agencies may also apply.
After successfully completing the course, you will earn your PADI Divemaster certification, marking your first step into a professional diving career and opening the path toward becoming a PADI Instructor.
Good to know:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Requires: Rescue diver certification & 60 dives
Common Questions
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 and right around the corner there is a grocery store.
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.
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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.