Divemaster Curacao

If you're looking for the nicest place to get your divemaster, you've found it! You'll be introduced to working in the diving industry. Together with a mentor, you will really get to experience all the fun and duties in the diving industry.

Get ready for a Life Changing Adventure!

A Divemaster is the first level of a professional diver in the PADI system. Divemasters, or DMs, oftentimes are role models for others around them, as they exude confidence and knowledge. Our DM Program functions to make you a role model as you master your skills and knowledge of diving through comprehensive training, workshops with Course Director Ivana and a proper co-teaching/guiding internship with the experienced The DiveShop Crew. You will become a more comfortable diver, ready to be in control at all times. Get the chance to learn how a dive shop operates and what your role is within that dive shop as a DM. During this program, you will also get the chance to build lifelong friendships as you overcome obstacles and gain experience with peers who become your buddies. We guarantee you will leave this course feeling confident, comfortable and in control
Sign up for either the 2-week course, 4-week program, or contact us directly to create a personalized program!

Find all our divemaster courses on Curacao below.

Our Divemaster Courses

Divemaster Internship

Divemaster Course

Divemaster Packages

Free Internship

What people say about us

  What can I say...Jane, Thor and Ben were above and beyond accommodating for my Fiancé￼e and I while we were in Curaçao. 

A healthy blend of professional and friendly... read more environment made us feel both cared for and safe during our 4 day dives that included lion fish spear fishing and a night dive. 
nickcsavage
6/01/2021 

  My journey with TDS began at the airport - Ivanna picked me up, bubbly as ever. Having previously ensured I had all the correct paper work and visas needed to... read more arrive smoothly. 

It was a Monday and after dropping my bags at the onsite accommodation I was invited to dinner with a few of the divers from the amazingly welcoming dive community in Curacao. What a lovely evening it was, everyone very fun and friendly. I highly recommend the restaurant De Visserij. 

The next day we were straight in the water for some fun dives and skills circuit after a tour of the dive center and being given access to a secure place for my gear. A couple of days later the IDC started. . . 

It's quite an intense 12 days, water sessions, class room sessions, mock exams and home work. There was still plenty of time to have at least a beer whilst the sun was setting on the secluded beach that The Dive Shop shares with a couple of bars though, then back to study 😉 

I went into the IDC with 7 strangers and came out with 7 good friends, really. You build incredible bridges, learning and making mistakes together as the instructors guide you through the process of becoming perfect candidates. 

The course instructors Ivanna, Gerome and Thor each have their own charm and personality which is great for different learning styles the one thing they all have in common though is that they all went above and beyond their call of duty to ensure everyone was ready for theory and practical, staying with candidates well into evening for tutoring if it was necessary. Also special thanks to Jane the shop manager, who was more than happy to help at any time and an all round legend. 

The exam weekend came and went and everyone nailed it, there were no surprises as we'd practiced everything in the IDC.

That evening there was a really nice party organised for us all in town, the perfect end to an intense but truly enjoyable experience in Curacao. 

I obviously couldn't recommend these guys enough. I had a beautiful time on the island and the location of The Dive Shop is disgustingly perfect!

Thank you TDS so much! 😀

Oh yeh, Ivanna also organised an epic fun day for us all to learn how to hunt and prepare lionfish on the beach! 
marcitoooooomba
4/19/2021 

  We're back for our second winter in Curaçao and back to TDS in Piscadera. Last year, I did my PADI... read more 
boba686
3/30/2021

Divemaster Internship

During you divemaster course in Curacao, you will be introduced to working in the diving industry. Together with a mentor, you will really get to experience all the fun and duties in the diving industry. Every day you will be covering a mix of in- and out water skills and theory. After the course you will be certified as an PADI divemaster and an entire new world will open up for you.

Minimum requirement is minimum 18 years old, 40 logged dives, Rescue Diver certification, completed the EFR certification within 24 months and medical clearance signed by a physician within the last 12 months.

$1499.00 incl. tax*

1 Month accommodation

Unlimited Diving

Including all Manuals

Including PADI Fees

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*Divemaster Internship is excluding dive equipment.

Rental dive equipment is $399.00 excluding mask, snorkel & fins.

Divemaster Course

$998.00 incl. tax*

Duration 14 days

Including all Manuals

Including PADI Fees

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*Divemaster Course is excluding dive equipment.

Rental dive equipment is $250.00 excluding mask, snorkel & fins.

Gain Experience!

Want to gain more diving experience? We offer a broad variety of the coolest specialties. From wreck diving, to nitrox diving and everything in between!

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Divemaster Packages

I am a Non-Diver

6 Weeks

$ 3259.00*

I am an Open Water Diver

5 Weeks

$ 2729.00*

I am an Advanced Diver

5 Weeks

$ 2529.00*

Including accommodation

Unlimited diving

Including Rental Equipment

Including all Manuals

Including PADI Fees

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*Divemaster Packages are excluding mask, snorkel and fins.

Free Internship

During you divemaster internship in Curacao, you will be introduced to working in the diving industry. You will be assisting on real PADI courses, learn how to manage and set up dive sites and learn general diving skills on a professional level. Together with a mentor, you will really get to experience all the fun and duties in the diving industry. After the 1 month internship you will be certified as an PADI divemaster and join us for an additional 3 months.

Minimum requirement is Dutch passport, minimum 18 years old, Open Water Diver certification, drivers license (lot’s of manual driving experience) and medical clearance signed by a physician within the last 12 months.

Including accomodation

Unlimited diving

Including Rental Equipment

Including all Manuals

Including PADI Fees

Request more info

*Free Divemaster Internship is excluding mask, snorkel and fins.

padi 5 star instructor development center

Official PADI 5-star Instructor Development Dive Center

We are an official PADI Five Star Dive Center. PADI Five Star Dive Centers are progressive dive shops that provide a full range of PADI scuba diving education programs, equipment selection and experience opportunities, while encouraging aquatic environmental responsibility.