GO PRO
More Than Another Certification
Divemaster is the point where diving becomes more than something you do for yourself. You begin learning how to lead certified divers, support instructors, manage real dive activities, and understand what happens behind the scenes at a working dive center.
At Vibrations, the goal is not simply to complete the required exercises. You’ll spend time around real dive operations, real guests, and real dive days—building the judgment, confidence, and professionalism expected from a dive leader.
Lead Divers
Guide certified divers and manage groups confidently.
Assist Instructors
Support training activities and learn how courses run.
Dive Operations
Learn how planning, logistics, equipment, safety, and guest experience come together.
WHAT YOU’LL DEVELOP
The Skills of a Dive Professional
Divemaster training goes beyond improving your own diving. You’ll develop the practical, leadership, and professional skills needed to supervise divers, support training activities, and work confidently as part of a dive team.
Lead Certified Divers
Plan and supervise dives, deliver clear briefings, manage groups, and help divers feel safe and comfortable.
Assist with Training
Work alongside instructors during courses and gain experience supporting students throughout their training.
Refine Your Dive Skills
Refine buoyancy, navigation, rescue techniques, demonstration-quality skills, and overall control in the water.
Build Dive Knowledge
Develop a deeper understanding of dive theory, equipment, environments, planning, and safe diving practices.
Assess the Dive Environment
Learn to assess conditions, understand dive sites, anticipate potential problems, and make informed decisions.
Develop Professionalism
Build the communication, judgment, reliability, and attitude expected from someone working in the dive industry.
YOUR DIVEMASTER TRAINING
What the Course Really Involves
The PADI Divemaster course combines knowledge development, water skills, practical workshops, and real-world experience. You’ll work on both your own diving and your ability to lead, supervise, and support others in a professional setting.
01
Dive Theory & Knowledge
Develop a deeper understanding of physics, physiology, equipment, decompression theory, and the dive environment.
02
Demonstration Skills
Refine your core scuba skills so you can perform them clearly, calmly, and to a standard suitable for demonstrating to others.
03
Dive Site Mapping
Learn how to survey and map a dive site, including key features, hazards, entry and exit points, and navigation references.
04
Rescue & Problem Management
Strengthen your ability to recognize problems, assess situations, and respond effectively when divers need assistance.
05
Practical Workshops
Practice professional skills such as dive briefings, supervising certified divers, search and recovery, and other Divemaster-level exercises.
06
Real Dive-Center Experience
Apply what you learn by assisting with actual dive activities and gradually taking on more responsibility within the team.
TAKE THE TIME TO GO PRO
Take the Time to Become a Dive Professional
Divemaster training is about gaining experience, not simply completing exercises. We recommend allowing enough time to dive regularly, work with the team, and gradually grow into the responsibilities of a dive professional.
TYPICAL TRAINING TIME
1–2 Months
We adapt the pace to your experience, availability, and progress.
Divemaster isn’t a course we believe should be rushed. The more time you spend diving, working with the team, and experiencing real dive-center operations, the more confident and capable you’ll become.
Train for the role, not just the certification.
Dive Regularly
Build experience through frequent diving throughout your training.
Learn at Your Pace
Combine PADI eLearning with practical training around your schedule.
Gain Real Experience
Take part in dive-center operations and everyday team life.
BEFORE YOU START
Are You Ready for Divemaster?
Divemaster is professional-level training, so you’ll need the right certifications, experience, and medical clearance before you begin.
18 Years or Older
You must be at least 18 years old to begin the PADI Divemaster course.
Rescue Diver Certified
PADI Rescue Diver certification, or a qualifying equivalent, is required.
40 Logged Dives to Start
You need at least 40 logged dives before beginning Divemaster training.
60 Logged Dives to Certify
You need at least 60 logged dives before earning your PADI Divemaster certification.
Medical Clearance
A physician-signed medical statement completed within the previous 12 months is required.
Current CPR & First Aid
Emergency First Response or equivalent CPR & First Aid training must have been completed within the previous 24 months.
Missing a Requirement?
Still need Rescue Diver, current CPR & First Aid, or more logged dives? We can help you plan the right pathway before starting your Divemaster training.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything You Need to Train as a Divemaster
Your Divemaster program combines the complete PADI training with regular diving, practical workshops, mentoring, and real experience inside a working dive center.
Included
PADI Divemaster learning materials
Knowledge development and theory sessions
In-water training and practical workshops
Unlimited diving during your training
Professional mentoring from our instructor team
Real dive-center experience
PADI Divemaster certification
Beyond the PADI Course
Dive-Center Operations
See how daily planning, guest logistics, equipment preparation, boats, and dive operations come together.
Equipment & Compressor Exposure
Learn more about equipment care and get practical exposure to how a dive-center compressor operation works.
Build Broader Dive Skills
Use the time and regular diving to develop areas that interest you, from underwater photography to stronger navigation and general dive confidence.
Know What to Expect
We’ll explain exactly what your Divemaster program includes before you start, so you can plan your training and stay in Siquijor with confidence.
CLEAR & SIMPLE PRICING
One Program. Everything You Need to Go Pro.
Professional-level training, mentoring, PADI materials, certification, and unlimited diving* throughout your Divemaster program.
PADI Divemaster
₱ 70,000
per person
Full PADI Divemaster program
PADI learning materials
Theory sessions and practical workshops
Professional mentoring
Unlimited diving during training*
PADI Divemaster certification
No hidden course costs
* Unlimited diving is subject to available spaces on scheduled dives each day.
Personal dive equipment is not included. Divemaster candidates are expected to have their own gear, with discounted pricing available on selected equipment.
Start Your Divemaster JourneyTRAIN IN SIQUIJOR
Why Train for PADI Divemaster in Siquijor?
Divemaster training means spending a lot of time in the water. Siquijor gives you the chance to build experience across varied dive sites while enjoying a relaxed island environment between training days.
Varied Diving
Train across reefs, walls, slopes, and different conditions while building familiarity with a wide range of dive environments.
Plenty of Water Time
With regular diving throughout your program, you have the opportunity to improve naturally through repetition and experience.
Island Life Between Dives
Siquijor is compact, relaxed, and easy to enjoy off the boat—ideal when you’re staying for several weeks rather than just a few days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions Before Your Divemaster Course
Thinking about going pro? Here are the answers to the most common questions about Divemaster training, requirements, duration, and what to expect at Vibrations.
At Vibrations, we usually recommend allowing one to two months. The exact pace depends on your experience, availability, logged dives, and progress throughout the program.
Yes.
You need at least 40 logged dives to begin Divemaster training and 60 logged dives before certification.
Yes.
You need a PADI Rescue Diver certification, or a qualifying equivalent, before starting the Divemaster course.
Yes.
Your CPR and First Aid training must have been completed within the previous 24 months. Emergency First Response or an equivalent qualification can meet this requirement.
Yes.
Divemaster candidates are expected to have their own personal dive equipment. Discounted pricing is available on selected equipment if you still need to complete your setup.
Sometimes, depending on your experience, availability, logged dives, and how quickly you progress through the training. We recommend allowing enough time to gain real experience rather than rushing through the minimum requirements.
PADI Divemaster is the first professional-level certification and opens the door to working in the dive industry. It is also the usual next step for divers who later want to continue toward PADI Instructor training.
READY TO GO PRO?
Start Your Divemaster Journey in Siquijor
Build the experience, confidence, and professional skills to take your diving further. Join the Vibrations team in Siquijor and start your PADI Divemaster training.