PADI Divemaster Course
Become a PADI Divemaster in Belize
Imagine waking up in Placencia, Belize, stepping onto the boat, and heading out to the world’s second-largest barrier reef. The PADI Divemaster certification is your first step into the professional world of scuba diving—and one of the most recognized dive qualifications worldwide. At Splash Dive Center, we don’t just train Divemasters, we prepare future dive professionals.
WHY TRAIN WITH SPLASH
- Small groups with experienced instructors
- Real working dive shop experience
- Be part of a team involved in marine conservation & community programs
- Follow a pathway designed toward Instructor level
- Amazing world-class reef and marine life destinations
OUR APPROACH
At Splash Dive Center, your training goes beyond completing requirements.
All Divemaster candidates are trained by our professional team and personally evaluated by PADI Course Director Patty Ramirez to ensure they meet the standards required to continue to Instructor level. Most of our Divemaster candidates continue on to become PADI Instructors.
Program options
WHAT YOU WILL Learn
- Demonstrate dive skills to professional level
- Perform water skills and stamina assessments
- Gain hands-on experience with real guests
- Complete rescue evaluation
- Assist instructors with real students
- Lead certified divers on guided dives
- Participate in Divemaster workshops
- Develop leadership and problem-solving skills
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Divemaster eLearning & theory
- Divemaster Crew Pak
- Workshops & practical training
- Real dive operation experience
- Evaluation & mentorship toward Instructor level
prerequisites
- 18 years or older
- PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
- EFR / First Aid & CPR within 24 months
- 40 dives to begin / 60 dives for certification
WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A DIVEMASTER
- Guide certified divers
- Assist instructors with courses
- Work at dive centers, resorts & liveaboards worldwide
- Lead snorkeling and refresher programs
- Continue your journey toward becoming a PADI Instructor
GIVING BACK TO BELIZE
Doing the divemaster class with Splash is helping Belizeans become Dive Professionals. A portion of the money you spend goes towards our scholarship program, helping local tour guides become certified dive professionals.
