Divemaster Certification Course

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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 

• 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  

Day 1: 8 am at the dive shop

Day 2 - 7: 6:20 am at Marina Fonatur

• Full attention of one of dive instructors and the dive staff
• All academic sessions
• All required dives
• Necessary equipment 

• Marine Park fee - $4.50 per day
• Course learning materials listed above

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.