The first professional level
The PADI Divemaster is the step from recreational diver to dive professional. As a Divemaster you may guide certified divers, assist instructors during courses and set an example for new divers. It is a demanding but formative step: you refine your skills to demonstration quality and develop real leadership underwater.
How your course works — 10 days
Our Divemaster is a fixed 10-day course for qualified Rescue Divers. It includes:
- Professional-level theory, with a final exam
- Refining all basic skills to demonstration quality
- Rescue assessment, water skills and stamina
- Dive leadership exercises: planning, guiding and the right response to typical problems
- Assisting with courses, in the pool and in open water
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18 years
- PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
- Valid First Aid/EFR certification, no older than 24 months
- At least 40 logged dives to start, 60 by certification
- Medical fitness to dive (within the last 12 months)
Included
- German-speaking instructor
- 10-day training programme
- Lunch and drinks on diving days
- Transfer (free in Hurghada; 15 € to Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, El Gouna and Al Ahyaa)
Not included
- Dive equipment (rental equipment available)
- PADI registration and certification fees
- National park fees
- Towel
What next?
As a certified Divemaster, the path to becoming a PADI instructor is open to you. Talk to us if you are aiming for a career in diving.
Frequently asked questions
How many dives do I need?
40 logged dives to start, and 60 to complete the certification.
What prerequisites do I have to meet?
You are at least 18 years old, a PADI Rescue Diver and hold a valid First Aid/EFR certification.
What may I do as a Divemaster?
Guide certified divers, assist instructors during courses and accompany new divers.
How long does the course take?
10 days.