AccommodationAre you looking to take the first step to work in diving as a career? Your adventure in the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the Dive Master program.
Working closely with your Instructor, in this program you will expand your diving knowledge and refine your skills to a professional level. The Dive Master training develops your leadership abilities and qualifies you to supervise diving activities and assist instructors with diving students. The Dive Master certification is a prerequisite for the Open Water Instructor certification.
During the Divemaster program, you will learn scuba leadership techniques through both classroom study and independent learning.
You will perform water techniques and endurance exercises, as well as train with exercises that will enhance your organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as help others improve their diving.
You will put this knowledge into practice through a structured integration period and a series of practical training exercises.
- Nitrox Specialty
- Deep diving Specialty
- Night & Limited Visbility Diving Specialty
- Navigation Specialty
- 1 Pura Vida gift
- Unlimited dives during your course.
- +18 years old.
- Minimum of 60 dives.
- Advanced certification.
- First Aid with Oxygen Administrator.
- Rescue Certification.
- Medical certificate: Be fit. It is necessary to wait a minimum of 24 hours after completing your dives to travel off the island.
Are you looking to take the first step to work in diving as a career? Your adventure in the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the Dive Master program.
Working closely with your Instructor, in this program you will expand your diving knowledge and refine your skills to a professional level. The Dive Master training develops your leadership abilities and qualifies you to supervise diving activities and assist instructors with diving students. The Dive Master certification is a prerequisite for the Open Water Instructor certification.
During the Divemaster program, you will learn scuba leadership techniques through both classroom study and independent learning.
You will perform water techniques and endurance exercises, as well as train with exercises that will enhance your organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as help others improve their diving.
You will put this knowledge into practice through a structured integration period and a series of practical training exercises.
- Nitrox Specialty
- Deep diving Specialty
- Night & Limited Visbility Diving Specialty
- Navigation Specialty
- 1 Pura Vida gift
- Unlimited dives during your course.
- +18 years old.
- Minimum of 60 dives.
- Advanced certification.
- First Aid with Oxygen Administrator.
- Rescue Certification.
- Medical certificate: Be fit. It is necessary to wait a minimum of 24 hours after completing your dives to travel off the island.
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| Course price | 950€ per person |
| Price Includes | ✓ Nitrox Specialty ✓ Deep Diving Specialty ✓ Night Diving Equipment ✓ Navigation Specialty ✓ AOWD SSI ✓ 1 Pura Vida gift ✓ Unlimited dives during your course |
| The price does not include | Transfers to the dive center |
Frequently Asked Questions
Working closely with your Instructor, in this program you will expand your diving knowledge and refine your techniques to a professional level. The Divemaster training develops your leadership skills as a dive guide, qualifying you to supervise diving activities and assist instructors with diving students.
The SSI Divemaster is a recognition for completing the Dive Guide and Science of Diving programs along with a total of 60 dives!
Dive Guide
The Dive Guide program is the first step in an exciting experience that you can’t miss. Learn to safely guide certified divers in different environments and conditions. By preparing dive briefings, assessing dive sites, and guiding dives, you’ll quickly become a confident and competent Dive Guide.
During the program, you will learn and practice:
- How to give a dive briefing and prepare for the dive
- How to guide a group of certified divers and organize the activity
- How to professionally demonstrate the diving skills of the OW course
- How to guide in deep and night conditions
- How to assist divers (review of the Diver Stress & Rescue course)
- How to teach the Snorkel Diver activity
Science of Diving
The Science of Diving specialty will help you understand the underwater world and its effects on the human body perfectly. This specialty is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge about diving.
Minimum age: 15 years (18 years to obtain the Professional Dive Guide certification in active status).
To have logged a minimum of 40 open water dives totaling 25 hours or more.
To have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
- Diver Stress & Rescue
To have the following SSI certifications, an equivalent issued by a recognized training agency, or to provide proof of experience demonstrating at least five (5) logged dives in each of the following specialties:
- Deep Diving | At a depth greater than 30 meters.
- Navigation
- Night & Limited Visibility
It is not mandatory for the candidate to be certified in the corresponding specialty—the instructor can verify the candidate’s ability and mastery of the skills required by the specialty during their training.
If you do not have the minimum requirements, don’t worry! Contact us, and we will explain how to complete what you need.
If you’ve just started diving and are already thinking about beginning your PRO journey because you’re passionate about diving—contact us now! We have a special promotion just for you!
You will use the total dive system equipment. When you start the course, you can use equipment from the dive center, but keep in mind that during your Divemaster journey, you will need your own gear. Here, you can try different types of equipment and listen to the advice of our professionals to choose the best setup for you.
You will mainly dive in Playa Blanca, both from the beach and from a boat, depending on the activity assigned during your daily training.
The beach where you’ll spend a lot of time is Playa Flamingo, an ideal spot for both training diving skills (as it has a protected area for exercises) and for diving (it’s a spot completely filled with schools of fish).
We start the courses every first Monday of the month throughout the year. The only months when we do not offer DM training are July and August.
The scheduling of the courses you receive will be personalized, based on 5 days a week. If you need more time for practice, we can use a 6th day a week. The PRO courses are conducted consecutively (without breaks) to fully benefit from and implement the entire methodology.
If you already have it—yes! If you don’t have it yet and have questions about how to choose, we can help you. Here, you can try out different PRO equipment from the brand Mares before deciding which one best fits your needs. Plus, you’ll get a 15% discount on Mares equipment when you’re registered in a professional course.
Professional courses require dedication when it comes to learning—there is a lot of material to cover, and we facilitate this learning, but we need you to come to your courses prepared. When you enroll in the courses, you will receive a link with access to the courses, and that will be the time to start preparing! When you come here, we will review the most important theoretical aspects and dedicate a good amount of time to practice – after all, diving is a hands-on sport!
Yes, the requirements can be completed in a flexible order so that we can tailor the speed and teaching to your needs.
Regarding the duration of the course, we estimate 4 weeks, which is a comfortable time to learn and immerse yourself in the PRO world. To ensure consistent practice, we ask that you avoid breaking the rhythm by taking several days off during the training.
You will receive the certifications/recognitions from SSI for:
- Dive Guide with SSI PRO fees paid for the rest of the year
- Snorkel Instructor
- Science of Diving
- Divemaster
If you start your training with us from Open Water and have less than 10 dives, you will also receive the SSI certifications of:
- Night & Limited Visibility
- Deep Diving
- Nitrox
- Navigation
All instructors have become professionals with us so they fit our teaching philosophy and have not only their own experience but also that of their instructors and peers who have been in the dive industry for decades.
No matter what level of diving you have, we will accompany you every step of the way – combining your effort and dedication with our support.
You will have your assigned Divemaster Instructor upon arrival, who will take care of your needs during the courses. However, during the training, you will take courses with different professionals so that you can learn from everyone.
Additionally, our team is proud to have two Instructor Trainers, Sebastian Ceriani and Raúl Anaya, both with over 1,300 certifications and 12 years of combined experience. They are supported by two Assistant Instructor Trainers, and our goal is to train you to be a comfortable and knowledgeable Divemaster, preparing you to continue your training as a diving instructor.
Contact us and solve them! You can do it by phone on whatsapp, by email or from this page.
More Information
| Course price | 950€ per person |
| Price Includes | ✓ Nitrox Specialty ✓ Deep Diving Specialty ✓ Night Diving Equipment ✓ Navigation Specialty ✓ AOWD SSI ✓ 1 Pura Vida gift ✓ Unlimited dives during your course |
| The price does not include | Transfers to the dive center |
Frequently Asked Questions
Working closely with your Instructor, in this program you will expand your diving knowledge and refine your techniques to a professional level. The Divemaster training develops your leadership skills as a dive guide, qualifying you to supervise diving activities and assist instructors with diving students.
The SSI Divemaster is a recognition for completing the Dive Guide and Science of Diving programs along with a total of 60 dives!
Dive Guide
The Dive Guide program is the first step in an exciting experience that you can’t miss. Learn to safely guide certified divers in different environments and conditions. By preparing dive briefings, assessing dive sites, and guiding dives, you’ll quickly become a confident and competent Dive Guide.
During the program, you will learn and practice:
- How to give a dive briefing and prepare for the dive
- How to guide a group of certified divers and organize the activity
- How to professionally demonstrate the diving skills of the OW course
- How to guide in deep and night conditions
- How to assist divers (review of the Diver Stress & Rescue course)
- How to teach the Snorkel Diver activity
Science of Diving
The Science of Diving specialty will help you understand the underwater world and its effects on the human body perfectly. This specialty is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge about diving.
Minimum age: 15 years (18 years to obtain the Professional Dive Guide certification in active status).
To have logged a minimum of 40 open water dives totaling 25 hours or more.
To have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
- Diver Stress & Rescue
To have the following SSI certifications, an equivalent issued by a recognized training agency, or to provide proof of experience demonstrating at least five (5) logged dives in each of the following specialties:
- Deep Diving | At a depth greater than 30 meters.
- Navigation
- Night & Limited Visibility
It is not mandatory for the candidate to be certified in the corresponding specialty—the instructor can verify the candidate’s ability and mastery of the skills required by the specialty during their training.
If you do not have the minimum requirements, don’t worry! Contact us, and we will explain how to complete what you need.
If you’ve just started diving and are already thinking about beginning your PRO journey because you’re passionate about diving—contact us now! We have a special promotion just for you!
You will use the total dive system equipment. When you start the course, you can use equipment from the dive center, but keep in mind that during your Divemaster journey, you will need your own gear. Here, you can try different types of equipment and listen to the advice of our professionals to choose the best setup for you.
You will mainly dive in Playa Blanca, both from the beach and from a boat, depending on the activity assigned during your daily training.
The beach where you’ll spend a lot of time is Playa Flamingo, an ideal spot for both training diving skills (as it has a protected area for exercises) and for diving (it’s a spot completely filled with schools of fish).
We start the courses every first Monday of the month throughout the year. The only months when we do not offer DM training are July and August.
The scheduling of the courses you receive will be personalized, based on 5 days a week. If you need more time for practice, we can use a 6th day a week. The PRO courses are conducted consecutively (without breaks) to fully benefit from and implement the entire methodology.
If you already have it—yes! If you don’t have it yet and have questions about how to choose, we can help you. Here, you can try out different PRO equipment from the brand Mares before deciding which one best fits your needs. Plus, you’ll get a 15% discount on Mares equipment when you’re registered in a professional course.
Professional courses require dedication when it comes to learning—there is a lot of material to cover, and we facilitate this learning, but we need you to come to your courses prepared. When you enroll in the courses, you will receive a link with access to the courses, and that will be the time to start preparing! When you come here, we will review the most important theoretical aspects and dedicate a good amount of time to practice – after all, diving is a hands-on sport!
Yes, the requirements can be completed in a flexible order so that we can tailor the speed and teaching to your needs.
Regarding the duration of the course, we estimate 4 weeks, which is a comfortable time to learn and immerse yourself in the PRO world. To ensure consistent practice, we ask that you avoid breaking the rhythm by taking several days off during the training.
You will receive the certifications/recognitions from SSI for:
- Dive Guide with SSI PRO fees paid for the rest of the year
- Snorkel Instructor
- Science of Diving
- Divemaster
If you start your training with us from Open Water and have less than 10 dives, you will also receive the SSI certifications of:
- Night & Limited Visibility
- Deep Diving
- Nitrox
- Navigation
All instructors have become professionals with us so they fit our teaching philosophy and have not only their own experience but also that of their instructors and peers who have been in the dive industry for decades.
No matter what level of diving you have, we will accompany you every step of the way – combining your effort and dedication with our support.
You will have your assigned Divemaster Instructor upon arrival, who will take care of your needs during the courses. However, during the training, you will take courses with different professionals so that you can learn from everyone.
Additionally, our team is proud to have two Instructor Trainers, Sebastian Ceriani and Raúl Anaya, both with over 1,300 certifications and 12 years of combined experience. They are supported by two Assistant Instructor Trainers, and our goal is to train you to be a comfortable and knowledgeable Divemaster, preparing you to continue your training as a diving instructor.
Contact us and solve them! You can do it by phone on whatsapp, by email or from this page.
