3-6 weeks
30 Meters
18 Years Old
20 Dives
Multiple
From R28,500
Becoming a PADI Divemaster is more than just a certification, it’s a milestone that transforms your passion for diving into a lifestyle filled with purpose and possibility. It opens the door to a world of travel, job opportunities, and communities across the globe.
As a Divemaster, you step into a professional role within the dive industry, gaining the skills and confidence to lead, inspire, and share unforgettable underwater experiences. Whether your goal is to work in exotic destinations or simply take your diving to the highest level, this achievement unlocks exciting career opportunities and a lifetime of adventure.
Cape Town is raw, powerful, and unpredictable. That is exactly what makes it one of the best training grounds in the world. While tropical destinations offer comfort, Cape Town builds confidence, control, and true competence in and out of the Water.
This is why Divemaster’s trained in Cape Town stand out globally.
We also offer a amazing fast track Divemaster Course both with and without internship options:
Please contact us at : info@intotheblue.co.za
And beyond the diving?
You’re living in one of the world’s most iconic destinations. Where ocean adventure meets an unbeatable lifestyle. Mountain views and amazing biodiversity.
Where you train matters just as much as how you train. At Into the Blue, you’re not just another student you become part of a dive family that is deeply invested in your growth and future in the diving industry. We are committed to providing you with only the absolute best training out there. Our team is proactive in building confidence, training with professionalism and providing a experience that will not be forgotten.
We strike the perfect balance:
Active enough to give you constant, real dive experience. Personal enough to ensure one-on-one mentorship through counselling with instructors to find out how to develop.
Since 2010, we’ve developed Divemaster’s and Instructors who leave not only as professionals but as confident individuals ready for the industry.
Our Result
You don’t just walk away with a certification. You leave Into the Blue Dive Centre as a confident, capable Divemaster ready to work anywhere in the world
OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY: Don’t train until you get it right, train until you can’t get it wrong.
Possible Upgrades
Prerequisites
Before diving, ensure you meet PADI’s basic health and swimming requirements. Be a PADI Rescue diver or equivalent. Be at least 18 years old. Have 40 logged dives. (If you need more dives we have an internship program for this). Be at least 18 years old and hold a current EFR qualification.
A Divemaster course is the first professional level scuba diving qualification for many divers. It develops your skills in dive leadership, supervision, dive planning, guiding, safety and working alongside scuba diving instructors.
Be at least 18 years old and hold a recognised CPR and first-aid qualification, be a Rescue diver and have a fit for diving medical clearance. ( We can help you to get these. )
We also do Internships from never diving before, if you only hold an Open Water or Advanced Open Water certification. Please contact our team for more info.
The duration depends on your experience, availability and the number of dives required. Our Divemaster training combines academic learning, confined water skills, open water training and practical experience, allowing you to progress at a professional standard rather than simply completing a set number of days.
Yes. Once you have successfully completed the required training and certification requirements of your course, you can work within the scope of your Divemaster qualification, subject to local regulations and the requirements of the dive operation.
Divemaster training is a significant step up from recreational scuba diving. You’ll be expected to demonstrate strong diving skills, good situational awareness, leadership and the ability to respond appropriately to different situations. Your instructor team will support you throughout the course.
Divemaster training requires prior diving experience, however we are here to support you on becoming a PADI Pro. We are not scared of long hours and extra time we want to build you up to be the best you can be. We will support you all the way if you do not have much experience that is not a problem and we will give you 110 percent to get you to a place in which you are a comfortable and confident PADI Divemaster.
Having your own equipment can be beneficial during professional training, but you may not need to purchase everything before starting. We can advise you on the equipment while busy with your training. All the Equipment is provided for the duration of your training with us.
Yes. Practical experience is an important part of Divemaster training. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside experienced dive professionals, practise dive briefings, assist with dive activities and develop the skills needed to operate confidentlyin a professional diving environment.
A Divemaster qualification can open opportunities within the recreational diving industry, including working as a dive guide, assisting instructors, supporting dive centers and progressing towards instructor level training.
Yes. Having an in-house Course Director means you can access experienced professional guidance throughout your training, with personalised support and a clear pathway for progressing further into a career in scuba diving.
If you’re passionate about scuba diving and want to develop your leadership skills, gain professional diving experience or pursue a career in the dive industry, Divemaster training can be the next step in your diving journey.
Book a PADI course, fun dive or dive holiday with Into The Blue today.
