Package Overview
Become a PADI Divemaster in Malapascua
The PADI Divemaster Course is where recreational diving becomes a profession. Over 16 days and 34 dives at MBI Dive Center, you train to lead certified divers, assist instructors with real students, and take responsibility for the safety and enjoyment of others underwater. For anyone looking for a divemaster course in the Philippines, Malapascua offers the variety a future professional needs: reef dives, deeper shoal dives and early morning thresher shark diving at Kimud Shoal, all within reach of the island.
What you will learn
You develop the knowledge, skills and leadership of a dive professional. Training covers dive theory such as physics, physiology, equipment and the underwater environment, watermanship and stamina exercises, skill demonstrations to a professional standard, dive site briefings and management, and hands-on experience assisting instructors on real courses with real students.
Small groups, real experience
We train a maximum of 4 Divemaster candidates at a time, so you get personal coaching and plenty of time working alongside our team. Sixteen days in the water lets you build genuine confidence rather than rushing through the requirements.
Requirements to start
Rescue Diver certification
Minimum age of 18
Emergency First Response (or equivalent) primary and secondary care training within the past 24 months
At least 40 logged dives to begin, and 60 logged dives to certify as a Divemaster
A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
Not a Rescue Diver yet? Our EFR + Rescue Diver Combo covers both prerequisites in one program.
What is included
eLearning, instructor fees, equipment rental, marine fees, fuel surcharge, and 34 dives of practical professional training.
Please Note: The PADI Divemaster Crew Pack, Slate Pack, and PADI Professional Registration fees are mandatory but are paid separately and are not included in the course price.
After the course
As a PADI Divemaster you can work in the dive industry around the world, guide certified divers, and assist with training. It is also the first step towards becoming a PADI Instructor.
- 16× Professional Training Dive
- 8× Instructor Assistance
- 10× Skill Demonstration Sessions
