Divemaster Certification Course
Your first step into professional-level scuba diving. Divemasters are respected dive professionals who lead others on guided dives and assist with diver training. This course involves a combination of dive theory, assisting students, assisting the diving team to prepare for dives, development of in-water skills, and open water diving.
Duration of course: 7 days
Note: Ask us about getting certified through NAUI
Requirements
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum # of logged dives: 40 to begin the course and 60 to earn certification
- Must be in good physical condition
- PADI Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent)
- PADI Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months
- A medical release statement signed by a physician within the past 12 months
Required Course Materials (not included in price)
- PADI Divemaster Manual Recreational Dive Planner (all 3 versions - Table, Wheel and eRDP, including Instructions for Use booklets)
- The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving Diving Knowledge Workbook
- Divemaster Slates
- PADI Divemaster Video
- Instructor Guides for the programs that may be conducted by PADI Divemasters - You may purchase these guides from your PADI Dive Center/resort or you may download PDF versions from the PADI website
Start Time: Varies from 6:20 am - 8 am.
Day 1: 8 am at the dive shop
Day 2 - 7: 6:20 am at Marina Fonatur
Includes:
- Full attention of one of dive instructors and the dive staff
- All academic sessions
- All required dives
- Necessary equipment
Add-on Costs:
- Marine Park fee - $4.50 per day
- Course learning materials listed above
Cancellations:
Cancellation of all scuba courses must be made at least 14 hours prior to the scheduled start time. Otherwise, you will be charged in full for the course.