Divemaster

The Divemaster course is the first step onto PADI's professional ladder, and Happy Dive takes it seriously. André Rohrer, one of the team's instructors, has a particular interest in Divemaster training and has been a PADI instructor since 2016. The course develops dive skills to a high level, brings theory up to instructor-grade knowledge, and trains candidates to assist instructors across the course range.

The €729 covers theory via eLearning, practical pool sessions, and open-water work including tanks and fills. Full equipment rental can be arranged at additional cost. Recommended study materials and the PADI certification fee are not included in the base price.

On certification, active and insured Divemasters can run Discover Local Diving orientations, PADI ReActivate sessions, lead Discover Scuba Diving follow-up dives, and conduct Skin Diver courses independently.

Requirements are specific: PADI Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Rescue Diver certifications (or equivalents); at least 40 logged dives to start the course (60 required for certification); minimum age 18; good health with medical certificate if required.

For candidates working toward Instructor, the Divemaster at Happy Dive puts you alongside instructors with 30-plus years of experience — a different level of exposure than a larger, higher-throughput operation would offer.