Pro Dive Cairns PADI Divemaster Program

Become a PADI Divemaster with Pro Dive Cairns

Pro Dive Cairns’s PADI Divemaster course is your gateway into the world of professional scuba diving. As the first professional-level certification in the PADI system, becoming a Divemaster qualifies you to supervise certified divers, assist with PADI training courses, and work in a variety of dive operations — both on land and at sea. It’s also the crucial stepping stone toward becoming a PADI Instructor.

At Pro Dive Cairns, the 19-day Divemaster program blends comprehensive dive theory with hands-on practical experience. You’ll participate in both confined water and open water sessions, assisting real students under the guidance of experienced instructors. A highlight of the course is the inclusion of two three-day liveaboard trips, where you’ll log up to 20 dives on the Great Barrier Reef — a mix of required training dives and recreational fun dives. This immersive experience not only sharpens your diving skills but also prepares you for real-world work in the dive industry.

Courses commence every Friday

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Compulsory Prerequisites

• PADI rescue diver certifications or equivalent
• Dive medical
• Minimum age 18 years
• Minimum 40 logged dives (additional dives can be organised)
• Current senior first aid certification completed in the last 24 months

Inclusions

• PADI Instructor manual
• PADI Divemaster manual
• RDPML and embroided carry bag
• Polo style t-shirt
• Name badge
• Accommodation transfers (Cairns city & northern beaches)
• 20 dives
• All dive & snorkelling equipment, including dive computer, wetsuit and dive torch
• Twin share bunk bed cabin accommodation onboard
• Bed linen and meals onboard
• Prescription masks if needed
• Dive insurance

Important: To help us provide you with the relevant information based on your existing diving experience please complete and submit the below form. 

Divemaster Program Form

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Pricing Table

Itinerary

Days 1–5: Orientation, Theory & Pool Training

Activities:

• Course orientation and introduction to the Pro Dive Cairns team
• Classroom sessions covering dive theory, physics, physiology, and equipment
• Confined water sessions in the dive pool to practice essential skills

Days 6–8: First Liveaboard Trip

Activities:

Embark on a 3-day/2-night liveaboard trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef

Complete up to 10 dives, including:

• Underwater navigation
• Deep diving
• Night diving
• Assisting with student divers

Days 9–13: Skill Development & Workshops

Activities:

• Advanced classroom sessions focusing on dive planning and management
• Workshops on supervising diving activities and assisting instructors
• Emergency scenarios and problem-solving exercises

Days 14–16: Second Liveaboard Trip

Activities:

• Second 3-day/2-night liveaboard trip with up to 10 additional dives
• Lead certified divers under supervision
• Conduct dive briefings and manage dive logistics

Days 17–19: Final Assessments & Certification

Activities:

• Final written exams covering dive theory and knowledge
• Practical assessments in both confined and open water settings
• Review sessions and feedback from instructors