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Overview Divemaster Course with Divine Divers on Gili Meno
Turn your passion into a profession! Join our 4-6 week PADI Divemaster Course – start anytime.
Have you ever dreamed of living where others go on holiday? Ready to leave your job behind and start a new adventure on a tropical island like Gili Meno? Look no further—the PADI Divemaster Course with Divine Divers is exactly what you’re looking for.
Become a professional diver and join our 4–6 week Divemaster program on the beautiful Gili Islands. With flexible start dates, our course takes you through structured training in the classroom, confined water, and open ocean. We’ll prepare you for your career in diving—and can tailor the course to your individual goals. Just remember: the more effort you put in, the more you’ll get out of it.
During your Divemaster training, you’ll:
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Expand your dive theory and knowledge
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Perfect your underwater skills
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Enhance your rescue and supervision abilities
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Gain confidence in leading and organizing dive operations
You’ll be paired with an experienced mentor who will guide you throughout the program. You’ll also gain real-world experience by:
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Assisting instructors with beginner and advanced courses
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Helping guide certified divers
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Supporting day-to-day operations like dive planning, environmental programs, and equipment logistics
Your duties may also include pool demonstrations, guest interaction, sales, and dive site mapping. You’ll experience first-hand what it’s like to work in a professional dive resort—and, of course, enjoy plenty of diving!
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to lead others safely underwater and handle a wide range of situations with professionalism. You’ll grow not only as a diver but also in self-confidence, leadership, communication, and teamwork—skills that are valuable in any career path.
The Divemaster course typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, but this may vary depending on your current certification level and number of logged dives. At the end of the course, you’ll earn your elite PADI Divemaster certification. It may look like just a plastic card—but in reality, it’s your passport to a whole new life.
Theory
Your Divemaster training will, of course, include a theory component.
This part of the course builds on what you’ve learned in previous certifications, refreshing your knowledge and diving deeper into topics such as dive physics, decompression theory, dive-related first aid, and the underwater environment.
The knowledge development includes self-guided study using textbooks, videos, and e-learning, combined with classroom sessions, instructor-led discussions, knowledge reviews, and final exams.
You can even get a head start by beginning the theory and knowledge reviews at home, in your own time, before traveling to the Gili Islands.
Waterskills and Rescue Assessment
If you’ve made it this far without knowing how to swim—this is where the truth comes out! 😉
As part of your Divemaster course, you’ll be required to complete several watermanship assessments, including:
Each task is scored based on your time and/or performance.
You’ll also refresh your rescue skills and demonstrate your ability to successfully handle an unconscious diver scenario—including towing the diver while providing rescue breaths and safely removing their equipment.
And finally, you will take part in the legendary equipment exchange—a true test of communication and teamwork. You and your buddy will swap all pieces of scuba gear while underwater, sharing a single regulator throughout the exercise.
Skill Circuits
One of a Divemaster’s key responsibilities is assisting instructors during courses. To do this effectively, you’ll need to demonstrate core scuba skills to a high professional standard. These skills include mask removal and replacement, regulator recovery, deep water entry, emergency air sharing, and many others.
You’ll be trained and thoroughly tested on each skill in our beautiful training pool—until you can perform them slowly, clearly, and with complete confidence.
Practical skills
Throughout the course, you’ll continuously practice and refine the skills expected of a professional Divemaster. These include:
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Successfully setting up and managing a dive site
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Conducting effective dive briefings
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Performing search and rescue scenarios
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Mapping a dive site
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Assisting with deep dive scenarios
These hands-on exercises will help you build the confidence and competence needed to lead and support real-world dive operations.
Divemaster-led Workshops
Some aspects of your Divemaster course will be taught in a workshop setting.
During these workshops, experienced dive professionals will simulate new or inexperienced divers, allowing you to develop and test your skills in a safe and controlled environment.
Workshop scenarios include:
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Conducting Discover Scuba Dives in confined and open water
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Guiding certified divers
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Leading Scuba Tune-up (Refresher) sessions
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Supervising snorkeling activities
These practical exercises are designed to prepare you for real-life situations you’ll encounter as a dive professional.
Assisting on Courses
You’ll also gain hands-on experience by assisting instructors on a variety of courses, from Open Water to Advanced levels. You’ll be expected to help students overcome challenges underwater and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Your instructor will guide you in understanding the difference between your role and theirs—but as a Divemaster, you’ll primarily serve as a role model and a supportive bridge between students and their instructor.
The Snorkel Test
After successfully completing your Divemaster training, you’ll face your final (and most entertaining!) challenge: the legendary Snorkel Test.
We won’t give away too much… just know that it’s a rite of passage, and we’re already looking forward to it!
From Zero to Hero
Because the Divemaster course is your first step into professional-level diving, it comes with a few more prerequisites than previous courses. You can find full details further below.
Not quite there yet? No worries! We offer flexible Zero to Hero programs that take you from beginner to Divemaster in one comprehensive package.
These programs are customized to your individual needs, and can include additional courses based on your current certification level. Just get in touch with us to build your perfect path—and don’t forget, discounts apply when bundling courses!
Course Pre-Requisites
Before enrolling in the Divemaster course, please ensure you meet the following requirements:
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Be at least 18 years old
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Have a minimum of 40 logged dives before starting the course, and 60 dives upon certification: No worries if you don’t meet this requirement. There is always the option to do more dives before the start of the course.
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Be certified as an Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver and hold a valid EFR (Emergency First Response or equivalent) certification no older than 24 months. If not, take a look at our “Zero to Hero” section above.
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Provide a medical clearance signed by a physician within the last 12 months. This can also be done on the island.
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Complete a separate Medical Statement form (Yes, another one—but it’s important!)
Schedule
At Divine Divers, we understand that everyone comes to the PADI Divemaster course with different backgrounds, experience levels, and timeframes. That’s why we offer a flexible and personalized schedule designed to fit your needs.
Whether you’re already an experienced diver with just a few requirements to complete, or you’re building your confidence and skills from the ground up, we’ll adapt the course content and pacing to suit you. Some people finish in just three to four weeks, while others choose to take their time and spread the course over six weeks—or even longer.
We believe that becoming a Divemaster should be as rewarding as it is professional—and that starts with a schedule that works for you.
Inclusions
- The Time of Your Life! Join our Divemaster course on Gili Meno, designed to be both transformative and unforgettable. Over 4–6 weeks (maximum 8 weeks), you’ll receive professional training, real-world experience, and a whole lot of island vibes.
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Equipment rental: You will be required to get your own mask, snorkel and SMB but you can easily start without it)
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Divine Divers logbook
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Divine Divers T-shirt
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Dedicated mentor instructor for personalized guidance
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Unlimited drinking water
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Free Wi-Fi
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Discounted meals at our on-site restaurant
Exclusions
- Accommodation: Available for all budgets—from simple homestays (2 – 4 million per month) to luxury resorts. Prices depend on duration and season—longer stays are more cost-effective.
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Airport transfers and boat transport to Gili Meno
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Visa fees
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Diving insurance: If you’re not already insured, we recommend getting coverage with DAN Europe or another reputable provider.
Let us know if you’d like help booking your accommodation or arranging travel to Gili Meno—we’re happy to help!
Please note, the waters around the Gili Islands have been declared a Marine Park. Therefore a one time Marine Park fee of 100.000 IDR has to be paid by all diving and snorkel tour participants. This fee is NOT included in our prices and has to be paid in cash at our dive center on Gili Meno.
Additional PADI Fees (not included in course price)
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Divemaster Crew Pack: Includes digital manuals, materials, and slates: approx. 4 million IDR
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PADI Application & Certification Fee: approx. 2 million IDR
Need help figuring out which certifications you still need or how to meet the prerequisites? Just get in touch—we’re here to help guide you through it!
Booking & Cancellations
Booking in advance, with a 50% deposit, entitles you to a discount. To take advantage of this pre-booking discount please contact us directly by email. Please note, to qualify for the discount your deposit must arrive in our bank account before you arrive on the island.
Plans change. We know that too. Our cancellation policy is flexible and we are trying our best to meet your schedule and potential interruptions of it.
We accept bank transfers, cash and credit cards. Please note, a 3% surcharge applies to all credit card transactions.
Additional Details (for those who like to know more)
I don’t have 40 dives yet—what can I do?
No problem! If you haven’t reached 40 logged dives, we can offer you a special package for fun dives before starting your Divemaster training. This allows you to gain experience and get familiar with the beautiful dive sites around the Gili Islands.
I’m not a certified diver yet—can I still become a Divemaster?
Yes, but it’s a journey! For complete beginners, we offer “Zero to Hero” programs. While the name sounds ambitious, we highly recommend starting with the Open Water Diver course first, before committing to the full 10–12 week Divemaster training.
Also, please note: You must wait at least 6 months after your Open Water certification before becoming a Divemaster.
We recommend contacting us for a personalized plan and pricing. Discounts apply when combining courses!
Can I exchange work for the Divemaster course (internship)?
Unfortunately, this is not possible unless you are an Indonesian citizen.
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Foreigners cannot legally work in Indonesia without a valid work permit.
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We believe in fair pay for our instructors and mentors.
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In many cases, living costs (food, accommodation, etc.) during unpaid internships exceed the value of a shorter paid course.
Do I need to buy my own equipment?
Yes and no.
We provide all the essential dive equipment you need during your course. However, you will be required to get your own mask, snorkel and SMB (Surface Marker Buoy)—these are personal items every dive professional should own.
Can I prepare for the Divemaster course before arriving?
Absolutely! Once you’ve confirmed your booking with us, we can send you the digital PADI Crew Pack so you can begin studying the theory from home at your own pace.
What can I do as a certified Divemaster?
As a professional Divemaster, you’ll be able to:
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Lead dive briefings
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Guide and supervise certified divers
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Assist instructors during training courses
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Conduct Refresher sessions
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Supervise snorkeling activities
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Conduct Discover Snorkeling and Skin Diver sessions
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Support environmental initiatives
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Travel and work globally in the dive industry
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Live the dream—and keep your hair salty!
Many Divemasters go on to become instructors—ask us how!
Why should I do my Divemaster course on the Gili Islands—and especially on Gili Meno?
Imagine postcard-perfect beaches, year-round warm water (28–29°C), coral reefs right at your doorstep, and a peaceful island lifestyle. Gili Meno offers all of that—plus:
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Abundant turtles (green and hawksbill)
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Frequent sightings of reef sharks
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Colorful coral gardens and vibrant marine life
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Dive sites just 5–10 minutes by boat
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A serene atmosphere. Our dive center is located at Gili Meno’s best sunset spot—a perfect way to end a perfect dive day.
Why choose Divine Divers for your Divemaster course?
Because we care! Here’s what sets us apart:
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Experienced, passionate instructors: Hand-picked for their teaching excellence and positive attitude.
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Small groups & personal attention: We’re not a dive factory. We treat each student as family.
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Support beyond certification: Want to become an instructor? We can connect you with excellent PADI or SSI IDC centers—and may even have job openings for you!
Have more questions? Just send us a message—we’re happy to help you get started on your professional diving journey.
