Divemaster

Through the PADI Divemaster course we will train you to lead underwater tours, assist in scuba classes and inspire aspiring scuba divers. This certification is the most popular and most recognized one in the world, kickstarting your professional diving career.

Why VIP Diving?
We believe that becoming a Divemaster includes additional hands-on experience in a busy dive center’s daily operations. By assisting instructors, co-guiding courses, and working in the shop, you’ll gain experience that goes beyond typical Divemaster programs.

Prices

Divemaster course
Off-schedule courses are available for $1750.

$975

Price includes training, tanks, application fee and PADI Dive Master CrewPak.

Book the course

What's included

Training with instructor

Air or Nitrox tanks

Unlimited diving during course

PADI Divemaster Crewpak

PADI Divemaster application fee

Opportunities to assist real students

Hands-on experience working in a busy dive shop

Requirements

A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification*

A PADI Rescue Diver certification*

EFR Primary & Secondary Care certification

Minimum age: 18 years

Minimum of 40 logged dives

Physician signed medical clearance

STINAPA Nature Fee

* Or qualifying certification from another training organization

Divemaster Course Schedule 2026

Course 1

Course 2

Course 3

Course 4

Course 5

Course 6

Course 7

Jan 26 - Feb 6

Mar 9 - 20

Apr 27 - May 8

Jun 8 - 19

Aug 31 - Sep 11

Oct 11 - 22

Nov 9 - 22

The Divemaster course outside the scheduled dates is priced at $1750.

Divemaster Course Schedule 2027

Course 1

Course 2

Course 3

Course 4

Course 5

Course 6

Feb 1 - 12

Mar 29 - Apr 9

May 24 - Jun 4

Jul 19 - 30

Sep 6 - 17

Nov 15 - 25

The Divemaster course outside the scheduled dates is priced at $1750.

What your course will look like

Course overview

PADI eLearning

10-16 hours

Interactive lessons cover divemaster-led programs and activities, diver safety and risk management, the aquatic environment and more. Study online or offline using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.

Training with instructor

Approximately 2 weeks

Gain practical experience giving dive briefings, assisting with classes and leading underwater tours. Learn how to anticipate problems and provide assistance, create an Emergency Assistance Plan and improve your navigation and problem-solving skills through practical workshops.

Divemaster

Through the PADI Divemaster course we will train you to lead underwater tours, assist in scuba classes and inspire aspiring scuba divers. This certification is the most popular and most recognized one in the world, kickstarting your professional diving career.

Why VIP Diving?We believe that becoming a Divemaster includes additional hands-on experience in a busy dive center’s daily operations. By assisting instructors, co-guiding courses, and working in the shop, you’ll gain experience that goes beyond typical Divemaster programs.

Prices

Divemaster Course Schedule 2026

Divemaster Course Schedule 2027

Course overview

PADI eLearning

10-16 hours

Training with instructor

Approximately 2 weeks

Ready to book the course?

Why VIP Diving?
We believe that becoming a Divemaster includes additional hands-on experience in a busy dive center’s daily operations. By assisting instructors, co-guiding courses, and working in the shop, you’ll gain experience that goes beyond typical Divemaster programs.