PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE

What It Is

The Divemaster course is your first step into the professional dive world. You'll develop leadership, in-water skills, and real-world experience as you transition from avid diver to dive pro. Whether you're aiming for a full-time career or just want to level up your dive game, this course sets the foundation.

Who It's For

This course is designed for certified Rescue Divers who are ready to go pro. Ideal for those looking to guide, assist, and lead dives while gaining hands-on experience in a working dive operation.

Options

• Fast Track – 14 Days

  Includes full course (confined + open water sessions), dry workshops, eLearning, PADI Pro Bag, aquatic slates, Dive Against Debris specialty (free), and real student assisting.

  
  

• Extended Experience – 28 Days

  Everything in Fast Track, plus: equipment maintenance workshop, DSD Leader internship, and up to 20 fun dives (fun dives are subject to spot availability and do not include cenotes, Cozumel, or bull shark dives.).

  
  

• Divemaster + IDC – 5-6 weeks

  This all-in-one option combines the full Divemaster course with our Standard IDC, setting you on the fast track to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. It includes the EFR Instructor and Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor certifications, along with all required materials: eLearning access, instructor slates, and the PADI Pro backpack.

  
  

Add-ons Available

Boost your skills and open up more career opportunities with these optional instructor-level certifications—available at a discounted rate when bundled with your Divemaster course:

• EFR Instructor*

  Teach life-saving skills and increase your employment opportunities at any dive center. A must-have for IDC candidates.

  
  

• Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor*

  Learn to teach proper oxygen administration — a vital course for any dive operation focused on safety.

  
  

• Digital Underwater Photographer (DUP) Instructor

  Turn creativity into profit by teaching one of the most popular specialty courses worldwide.

  
  

  Add-ons can be scheduled during or after your Divemaster course—ask us about the best timing for your plan.

  
  

  *These add-ons are included in the DM+IDC bundle.

What You Learn

• Organize, supervise, and assist with scuba diving activities

• Demonstrate mastery of dive skills to a professional level

• Lead certified divers on underwater tours

• Conduct dive briefings, mapping projects, and search & recovery scenarios

• Support instructors in confined and open water teaching

• Understand dive theory, including physics, physiology, equipment, decompression theory, and general skills and environment

• Apply risk management and safety protocols in real-world settings

• Promote environmental awareness and responsible diving practices

Extended Experience Adds:

• How to conduct the Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) with the DSD Leader internship

• Equipment maintenance workshop to build technical competence

• Up to 20 additional fun dives to reinforce leadership and in-water skills

DM+IDC Adds:

• How to teach all core PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster

• How to conduct PADI experience programs

• How to organize, structure, and deliver effective dive training

• How to evaluate student performance and ensure standards are met

• How to apply the PADI teaching philosophy to create engaging, student-centered learning

• How to use PADI’s digital tools, teaching aids, and slates effectively

• How to integrate EFR and Emergency Oxygen Provider training into your teaching

Course Structure & Schedule

• eLearning: Self-paced, complete it before or during your course.

• Workshops & Practical Training: Confined water, open water, and dry skill development across 14 or 28 days depending on your package.

• Real Experience: Assist on actual courses with students, gain confidence in guiding and supervising.

  
  

You’ll train at Scuba Playa Dive Shop, in a custom-designed dive pool, use an equipped classroom, board private boats, and dive in both reef sites and cenotes when sea conditions shift. Everything’s built for serious pro training with maximum comfort and flexibility.

Why Choose This Course

• Hands-on training in real working conditions

• Access to conservation activities (Dive Against Debris included)

• Internships and specialty workshops that boost your resume

• Small groups for personal mentoring

• Career-focused path with optional pro-level add-ons

• Supportive team at a 5 Star IDC center

• Job placement assistance after certification

• Fast track your professional development with the DM+IDC bundle

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

Divemaster Packages

• Fast Track: $1299 USD

• Extended Experience: $1899 USD

• DM+IDC: $2899 USD

  
  

Instructor-Level Add-ons

• EFR Instructor: $539 USD

• Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor: $199 USD

• Digital Underwater Photographer Instructor: $229 USD

  
  

  PADI application fees are not included — please refer to the PADI Fees section below for full details.

Take the Next Step

Pick your package and start your journey toward becoming a PADI Divemaster. Whether you're on the clock or have time to soak it all in, we've got a training path built for you.