Become a Leader in the Water
The PADI Divemaster course is your first step into professional diving.
It’s designed for divers who want to go deeper into their skills, understand diving at a higher level, and support others in their journey—whether that leads to a career or simply becoming a more capable, confident diver.
At Blue Holic, this course is approached with intention. You’ll work closely with our instructors to build real confidence, awareness, and leadership in the water.
What This Course Is About
The Divemaster course is not just about logging more dives—it’s about learning how to:
- Guide and support other divers
- Anticipate and manage situations underwater
- Refine your own skills to a professional level
- Understand how dive operations actually run
You’ll move from being a participant to someone who can hold space for others in the water.
What You’ll Learn
Through a mix of classroom, pool, and ocean sessions, you’ll develop:
Dive Leadership Skills
- Supervising dive activities
- Assisting with student divers
- Conducting dive briefings
Problem Solving & Safety
- Risk management and diver safety
- Anticipating and resolving common issues
Advanced Dive Knowledge
- Dive theory and environment awareness
- Equipment setup and management
Practical Experience
- Mapping dive sites
- Search and recovery scenarios
- Deep dive planning
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving
Requirements to Start
- Minimum 18 years old
- Certified Rescue Diver
- Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) within 24 months
- Medical clearance within 12 months
- 40 logged dives to begin
- 60 dives required for certification
Equipment Requirements
As a dive professional, you’ll need your own full gear setup, including:
- Mask, fins, exposure suit
- Regulator & BCD
- Dive computer
- Compass
- Knife or cutting tool
- Surface signaling devices (SMB + whistle)
You’ll receive 15% off gear through our shop if you need anything.
How We Run It at Blue Holic
- Small, intentional training groups
- Real-world experience (not just checklists)
- Focus on confidence, awareness, and leadership
- Supportive, neurodivergent-friendly environment
You won’t just complete the course—you’ll understand what it means to be responsible for others in the water.
What’s Not Included
- PADI Divemaster Crew-Pak (~$550)
- Any additional specialty courses (optional but recommended)
Optional Add-Ons
We may recommend combining your training with:
These help build the skills you’ll actively use as a Divemaster. We've discounted the price from $500 to $350 with the two PADI diving specialty bundle.
Getting Started
Stop by the shop or reach out to begin your Divemaster journey.
We’ll walk you through:
- Timeline
- Schedule
- Gear setup
- Training expectations
Blue Holic Perspective 🌊
This course is for divers who want to become steady, capable, and aware in the water—not just certified.
If that’s what you’re looking for, this is where it starts.