Become a Divemaster with PADI or NAUI! 

Love scuba diving? Share your passion on a whole new level with our Divemaster courses from PADI and NAUI.

PADI Divemaster Course:

• Transform your love for diving into a career.
• Become a leader who mentors and motivates others.
• Enjoy diving while helping others have fun.
• Includes DFA Pro Certification
• Includes Deep Certification
• Includes Search and Recovery Certification

NAUI Divemaster Course:

• Assist instructors and lead certified divers.
• Master dive planning, advanced rescue, and environmental conservation.
• Conduct dive briefings and tours.
• Includes DFA Pro Certification
• Includes Deep Certification
• Includes Search and Recovery Certification

Join us and dive into the adventure of a lifetime! 

PADI Divemaster Course

• Prerequisites:
  • Minimum of 40 logged dives to start the course and 60 dives to earn certification.
  • PADI Rescue Diver certification.
  • Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.
  • Medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
• Focus: Emphasizes leadership, dive management, and supervision. The course includes knowledge development, water skills exercises, and practical assessments.
• Structure: Highly standardized and structured, ensuring consistency across different locations and instructors.
• Global Recognition: PADI is the largest dive organization in the world, making its certifications widely recognized and respected globally.

NAUI Divemaster Course

• Prerequisites:
  • Minimum of 50 logged dives with at least 25 hours of bottom time.
  • NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver and NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver certifications or equivalent.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
• Focus: Strong emphasis on dive safety, problem-solving, and practical application of skills. The course includes extensive hands-on training and real-world scenarios.
• Structure: Offers more flexibility, allowing instructors to adapt the training to the needs of the students.
• Reputation: Known for its conservative approach to training and safety, NAUI prioritizes building a strong foundation of knowledge and skills.

Key Differences

• Training Approach: PADI follows a more standardized and structured approach, while NAUI offers more flexibility and emphasizes practical application and problem-solving.
• Course Integration: PADI’s Divemaster course is part of a clear progression path leading to the Instructor Development Course (IDC). NAUI’s course can be more adaptable to individual needs.
• Emphasis: PADI focuses on preparing candidates for leadership and supervision roles with a clear path to becoming an instructor. NAUI emphasizes safety and practical skills with a more adaptable training method.

Both courses are excellent pathways to becoming a professional dive leader, and the choice between them often comes down to personal preference and the specific training style that suits you best