Turn Your Passion for Scuba Diving into a Career and Become a PADI Divemaster
Take the plunge and transform your love for the underwater world into a profession. As a PADI Divemaster, you’ll take on a leadership role, supervising scuba diving activities and assisting instructors with training new divers. It’s your first step toward a rewarding career in diving and the adventure of a lifetime.
Whether you’re guiding certified divers or supporting dive courses, you’ll be gaining experience, confidence, and the skills to inspire others.
Why Submariner Diving Center ?
Submariner Diving Center is the longest-established and most reputable dive center in El Nido and throughout the Philippines, renowned for delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. We are proud to have held the #1 ranking on TripAdvisor for the past 12 years, #1 ranking in Google and to have been recognized as the top dive center in the Philippines for the last 12 years.
Our Fleet & Daily Dive Schedule
We operate with three spacious and comfortable dive boats, ensuring ample room for you to relax and enjoy the journey. Our standard diving itinerary consists of:
Three dives per day: Two in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Meeting time: 7:45 AM at the dive center.
Return time: Around 3:30 PM.
Relax & Refuel at Our RoofTop Bar Cloud 9& Restaurant HotGossip
After your dive, unwind at our on-site RoofTop Bar Cloud9 and Restaurant HotGossip, where you can savor a variety of local and Western dishes. As a valued guest, you’ll enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on all food and beverages.
Embark on an unforgettable diving experience with Submariner Diving Center where safety, professionalism, and adventure meet beneath the waves.
Meet Our Expert Team – Passionate, Professional, and Committed
At Submariner Diving Center, our team consists of highly trained and dedicated professionals who work seamlessly together to deliver a safe, enjoyable, and educational diving experience. Passionate about the ocean, they are eager to share their extensive knowledge and skills with every diver, from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.
As a team, we are committed to marine conservation and take pride in educating divers on how to protect and preserve the underwater world. When you dive with us, you become part of our mission to promote sustainable diving practices.
Unparalleled Learning Opportunities
One of the key advantages of training with Submariner is the diversity of expertise you’ll gain. With a team of:
6 experienced Divemasters
6 certified Instructors
You will benefit from a variety of perspectives, techniques, and insights, enriching your training and enhancing your skills.
Throughout your time with us, you’ll have the unique opportunity to be involved in our daily dive operations, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in real world scenarios. This practical exposure will help you develop confidence and competence, setting you apart as a well-rounded and knowledgeable diver.
Join Submariner Diving Center and learn from the best where passion meets professionalism beneath the waves.
Comprehensive Divemaster Training – Theory & Practical Skills
At Submariner Diving Center, our Divemaster course is designed to provide you with a thorough and well rounded education, combining independent study, practical skill development, and real world experience.
Theory & Knowledge Development
Before or at the start of the course, you will:
Independently study the Divemaster Theory Online and complete the nine Knowledge Review exercises, covering essential diving concepts and professional practices.
To complete the theoretical component, you will take the Divemaster final exam online, which consists of two sections designed to assess your knowledge and understanding.
Skill Mastery & Practical Application
Throughout the course, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of underwater and surface skills, including:
Swim tests, to evaluate your endurance.
Dive skill demonstrations, where you will learn to effectively model and explain skills to students with precision and confidence.
Assisting instructors, during real training dives, helping students become comfortable with their equipment and providing tips for underwater relaxation just as you once did when learning to dive.
This hands-on experience will not only enhance your diving skills but also prepare you for the responsibilities of a professional Divemaster, giving you the confidence and competence to guide and support other divers effectively.
Embark on your journey to becoming a Divemaster with Submariner Diving Center where expertise, professionalism, and passion for the underwater world come together.
PADI Divemaster Course – Leadership & Dive Management Skills
The PADI Divemaster course at Submariner Diving Center is designed to transform you into a confident dive leader capable of supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers. Through a combination of knowledge development sessions, water skills training, and practical workshops, you will gain the expertise needed to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving experiences.
Throughout the course, you will participate in a series of theoretical and practical sessions, covering topics such as:
- The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
- Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
- Diver safety and risk management
- Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
- Business of diving and your career
- Awareness of the dive environment
- Dive setup and management
- Mapping an open water site
- Conducting dive briefings
- Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
- Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Your instructor may also offer the PADI Deep Diver, Search and Recovery Diver and Enriched Air (Nitrox) specialty diver courses along with your divemaster training to help you meet all requirements and to broaden your abilities.
Take the next step in your diving career with Submariner Diving Center where expert training and real world experience prepare you to become a confident, skilled, and professional PADI Divemaster.
Prerequisites & Requirements – PADI Divemaster Course
To enroll in the PADI Divemaster Course, you must meet the following requirements:
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Certification: PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
Logged Dives: Minimum of 40 dives to start the course and 60 dives to earn certification
CPR & First Aid: Certification within the past 24 months (PADI Emergency First Response or equivalent)
Medical Clearance: Signed medical statement from a physician within the last 12 months, confirming fitness to dive
Need to know:
Dive and Stay. We have discount accommodation rates for people taking all dive courses with us (long and short term). The rooms are located
conveniently in the same building as our dive resort. We have both private and dorm style accommodation. Have a look directly at thebeachhouse.ph
You can pay by Cash, PayPal, WeChat, Alipay and Foreign Currency. All our prices are fixed. Our package includes: Online DM Crew Pack, certification, instructor fees, boat transportation, lunch on the boat with coffee, tea and water on a diving day. You must have your own equipment : Dive Computer, Knife, SMB, Reel, Mask, Booties and Fins. We can provide BCD and Regulator if needed it (6,000php).
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Join Submariner Diving Center and start your PADI Divemaster course in beautiful El Nido where skill, safety, and adventure come together!
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Need to know?
Dive and Stay. We have discount accommodation rates for people taking all dive courses with us (long and short term). The rooms are located conveniently in the same building as our dive resort. We have both private and dorm style accommodation. Have a look at thebeachhouse.ph directly to check availability.
You can pay by Cash, PayPal, WeChat, Alipay or Foreign Currency (US$, AUS$ and EURO). All our prices are fixed. Our package includes: DM Crew Pack Online plus certification, your instructor fees, boat transportation, lunch on the boat with coffee, tea and water on a diving day.
Bookings up to 8 Person is possible. After selecting the dates, you will be leaded automatically to Paypal.com where we request a 50% downpayment for the completion of booking. Please be aware that the outstanding balance of 50% has to be paid at our shop before Diving. Once done please visit the Diving shop the night before your dive before 6pm for orientation and paperwork. Please don’t forget your Certification Card and your Logbook. You can pay the remaining balance via Cash, PayPal, Bank transfer or Wise.
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