Go Pro: Become a PADI Divemaster with Scubadore Hurghada

Have you ever found yourself on a dive, watching your guide, and thinking, “I want to do that”? Have you ever dreamed of swapping your office desk for an ocean floor, turning your passion for diving into a career? If you’re ready to take the ultimate step in your recreational diving journey and cross the threshold into the world of dive professionals, the PADI Divemaster course is your first, most important step.

Becoming a PADI Divemaster is about more than just earning another certification card; it’s a transformation. It’s the journey from being a good diver to becoming an exceptional leader, a mentor, and a role model that other divers look up to.

Here at Scubadore Hurghada, we take this transformation seriously. We offer a comprehensive, mentorship-focused Divemaster program designed not just to help you pass an exam, but to mould you into a confident, competent, and highly capable dive professional, all within the world’s most famous underwater classroom: the Red Sea.

The Scubadore Difference: A Mentorship Approach to Your Pro Journey

Choosing where to take your first professional step is a critical decision. A Divemaster course can vary dramatically between dive centers. At Scubadore Hurghada, our entire philosophy is built on a personal, small-group approach, and for our professional candidates, this means true mentorship.

Learn Alongside the Best in an Intimate Setting

You will not be just another student in a large class. You will become an integrated part of our small, professional team. You will work side-by-side with our experienced PADI Instructors, receiving direct, personal feedback and guidance every single day. This intimate setting allows you to develop your skills and judgment under the watchful eye of seasoned experts.

Gain Real-World, Hands-On Experience

Your training will take place where it matters most: on the boat and in the water. From day one, you will gain practical experience by assisting with real PADI courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Open Water and beyond. You will learn by doing—guiding certified divers on Hurghada’s world-class reefs, managing dive logistics, and providing the exceptional customer service that defines a Scubadore professional.

Develop True Leadership Skills

Our goal is to create Divemasters who are not just certified, but are genuinely ready to lead. We focus on developing your decision-making abilities, your situational awareness, and your confidence in managing groups of divers. You’ll finish your course with us feeling fully prepared to take on the responsibilities of a PADI Divemaster anywhere in the world.

Your Divemaster Training: What You Will Master

The PADI Divemaster course is an intensive program that covers a wide range of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You will develop your abilities in three key areas:

1. Dive Leadership & Professionalism

  • Mastering the role and characteristics of a PADI Divemaster.
  • Supervising dive activities and confidently leading certified divers.
  • Conducting detailed and engaging dive briefings.
  • Organizing and managing dive sites, both on and off the boat.
  • Understanding dive safety protocols and proactive risk management.

2. Assisting Student Divers

  • Working as an instructional assistant to PADI Instructors during training dives.
  • Learning to support student divers, helping them overcome challenges and build confidence.
  • Assisting with programs like Discover Scuba Diving and conducting PADI ReActivate programs for certified divers.

3. Practical Skills & Dive Theory

  • Perfecting your own dive skills to a demonstration quality level.
  • Completing watermanship and stamina exercises.
  • Mastering dive theory in physics, physiology, equipment, and decompression theory to an expert level.
  • Conducting practical projects such as creating an underwater map of a dive site and organizing a search and recovery scenario.

Course Details & Prerequisites

To Begin the Course, You Must:

  • Be a certified PADI Rescue Diver (or hold a qualifying certification).
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a current Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care certification (or equivalent) within the last 24 months.
  • Have a minimum of 40 logged dives to start the course.
  • Present a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months, confirming you are fit for diving.

(Note: You must have a minimum of 60 logged dives to be certified as a PADI Divemaster.)

Course Overview:

  • Duration: 10 – 14 Days (Intensive Program)
  • Course Price: EUR 1,100 (This price covers all training, boat trips, and tanks/weights during your course. If you choose ELearning instead of books, there is a EUR 30 surcharge)
  • Transfers From Outside Of Hurghada: Can be arranged but are NOT included in the course price.

Your Professional Adventure in the Red Sea Begins Here

Taking your PADI Divemaster course in Hurghada gives you the chance to train in one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse diving environments. It’s an experience that will challenge you, reward you, and change the way you see the underwater world forever.

Are you ready to take the leap? Contact us directly to have a personal chat about your goals and how we can help you start your professional journey.