The First Stride of Your Dive Career
PADI Divemaster Training
Become a Divemaster with the #1 Dive Shop on Roatan
our DIVEMASTER training goes beyond the book.
Theory and skills training are only one component of the overall transformation from Recreational to Professional Diver. Afterall, your Divemaster Training is the foundation of your dive career. That is why our Divemaster Program is comprised of three essential pillars:
Skill and Knowledge Proficiency
Superior Attention to Details and Safety
Passionate Advocacy for the Environment
Your dedicated Mentor will use their years of experience and wisdom to build upon these pillars with you; ultimately shaping you into the best role model, ocean ambassador, and diver you can be.
Molding the next generation of PADI Pros.
Our Divemaster Training includes one-on-one guidance, weekly meetings, extra lessons to ensure knowledge proficiency, bonus workshops to improve your underwater awareness and polish your skills, as well as conservation opportunities. Ensuring you leave your Divemaster Training as a highly knowledgeable and sought after professional who will go on to inspire others and make a difference.
Roatan Divers Divemaster Perks
free diving with
us for life
special swag kit and local rate at mares
20% discount on
padi specialties
4 bonus workshops and 2 marine park* courses
Roatan Divers is consistently rated #1 on TripAdvisor for a reason. Our guests enjoy full boutique service above and below the water. Our ratios are kept low to ensure safety as well as comfort. And our daily responsibilities are streamlined so we can provide our guests the attention they need.
You will see first-hand what it takes behind the scenes to run a successful, full service dive operation. You can then take this knowledge with them anywhere in the world.
Our dive center has a very specific way of operating. We uphold high safety standards and pride ourselves on providing impeccable service.
We have our own dock for easy boarding, 4 custom designed dive boats, brand new Mares equipment, and a well maintained compressor. All located in the heart of West End, yet tucked away from the main road.
Benefits of Becoming
a PADI Divemaster
The pro’s of becoming a Divemaster extend far beyond having the ocean as your office.
As a Divemaster, you will be in the unique position to:
TRAVEL FOR A LIVING
Being a Divemaster is a designation that can open doors to the most exotic and beautiful places in the world.
BECOME A MENTOR AND ROLE MODEL
You will never forget the expressions of the people you guided as they experience the underwater world.
INFLUENCE OCEAN CONSERVATION
You will see first hand how our ocean is being affected on a daily basis. As a Divemaster, you can lead the charge when it comes to change.
HANDS ON ROLE IN A DIVE SHOP
As a Divemaster, you can assist instructors with classes, help divers refresh their skills, or lead certified divers on underwater adventures.
What you will learn?
The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities.
Through knowledge development, waterskills exercises and workshops, you will develop the skills to organize and supervise some diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include:
The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
Diver safety and risk management
Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
Business of diving and your career
Awareness of the dive environment
Dive setup and management a dive operation
Mapping an dive site
Conducting dive briefings
Organizing a search and recovery scenario and a deep dive
Conducting a ReActivate and Advanced Snorkeler Course
Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Course
Prerequisites
18 Years or Older (15 Years for Junior Divemaster)
Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification within 24 Months
Rescue Diver Certified
Minimum of 40 Logged Dives
Duration
& Availability
Our Divemaster Training takes 6 to 8 weeks. You can expect to be at the Shop 6 days per week from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We accept Divemaster Candidates year round, with the exception of December. However, we maintain small groups to ensure personal attention for every Candidate.
Divemaster Training
Breakdown
eLearning Knowledge Reviews and 2 Exams
Development of an Emergency Action Plan and Rescue Diver Scenario
5 Water Skills Exercises
5 Practical Skills Applications and 4 Practical Assessments
5 Divemaster Conducted Workshops
4 Bonus RD Workshops; 6 if completing Eco-Divemaster Program
Final Professionalism Evaluation
Pricing
Divemaster Program: $900 including taxes
Eco-Divemaster Program: $1,340 including taxes and:
Lionfish License
Coral Restoration Course
PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty
Prices do not include Divemaster E-Learning Materials ($270) or PADI Fees ($150)
20% discount on other PADI Specialties like Deep and Wreck
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Completed your Divemaster?
Go further.
Completing your Divemaster Training is only the first step on the Professional Ladder. Now it’s time to take it one step further.