ZERO TO HERO

What it is

The ultimate all-in-one dive career starter. The Zero to Hero bundle is a comprehensive program designed to take you from complete beginner to certified PADI Divemaster — a professional ready to lead dives, assist instructors, and begin a rewarding career underwater.

Who it's for

Perfect for total beginners ready to pursue a full dive lifestyle and career. Whether you’ve only dreamed of scuba diving or just dipped your fins in, this path is your express track to becoming a dive pro, no experience required.

Your Path, Your Pace

Choose how far you want to go — and how fast you want to get there. Each package builds on the last, adding professional certifications, instructor-level skills, and career-boosting advantages:

• Standard

  The essential path to becoming a Divemaster. Includes all core recreational and pro-level training, 60 dives, and sets you up for a responsible career with:

  • A FREE Dive Against Debris Specialty — start making an impact from day one

  • FREE 1-year PADI Club Membership — stay connected, informed, and inspired.

  
  

• Premium

  Take the next step and become an Instructor-level Emergency Responder and Oxygen Provider. This package adds teaching credentials that boost your value at any dive center and expand your income opportunities.

  
  

• Elite

  Go beyond Divemaster. Includes the Assistant Instructor course — your first step into the world of teaching. This is your gateway to full instructor status and the start of your leadership track.

  
  

  All packages are modular: take them all in one go, or spread them across 6 months to fit your lifestyle.

Course Structure & Schedule

This program blends online flexibility with hands-on experience:

• eLearning – study at your own pace before or during training

• Live Videoconference Classes – 3 days for Divemaster knowledge development (can be delivered in person during the hands-on training modules); 6 days for Assistant Instructor (Elite only)

• Practical sessions – confined and open water dives, skills development, rescue scenarios, and internship-style course assisting during your training

• Daily schedule – tailored week-by-week depending on your package, course progression, and diving conditions

  
  

Why choose this path

• Seamless transition from zero experience to dive professional

• Earn your scuba certification in Playa del Carmen with a trusted PADI Course Director

• Includes pro development workshops and mentorship

• Flexible learning: combine online and in-person sessions

• Build your confidence with over 60 dives

• Train to protect the ocean and join eco-actions

• Join the PADI Club and connect with a global diving community

Train where others come to dive

Playa del Carmen offers a dynamic mix of reef and cavern environments ideal for developing real-world teaching skills. Your pro-level dives will take place in coral gardens and reef walls alive with parrotfish, angelfish, sea turtles, and the occasional nurse shark. From November to April, you might even witness the impressive Bull Sharks in their seasonal habitat. Want to level up your experience? You can upgrade your training to include Cozumel’s legendary drift dives or the sacred freshwater cenotes—both signature highlights of the Riviera Maya. Just ask how to add them to your journey.

Pricing

Each package offers significant savings over booking courses individually:

• Standard: $2415 USD (save $353)

• Premium: $3153 USD (save $428)

• Elite: $3999 USD (save $587)

Flexible payment plans available—ask us how to reserve your spot with a deposit.

Ready to Go Pro?

From your first breath underwater to leading certified divers—this is where it begins. Choose the package that suits your pace, and start shaping your dive career with purpose. Your journey starts now.

Before booking, please review our Cancellation Policy and ensure you meet the requirements of the mandatory Diver Medical Form.