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PADI Divemaster Internship

Name: PADI Divemaster Internship in Colombia | Ocean Lovers
Price: 5350000 COP
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Turn your passion into a dive career in Taganga. Build leadership skills, assist instructors, and learn to safely guide divers as a PADI Divemaster.

$ 5.350.000

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Divemaster Intensive

Divemaster Experience (Recommended)

Divemaster Immersion

Optional Add-Ons

DSD Leader

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Description

Description

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OVERVIEW

PADI DIVEMASTER INTERNSHIP AT A GLANCE

Duration	4, 6 or 8 weeks	Certification	PADI Divemaster
Accommodation	Included for the full internship	Minimum age	According to PADI Divemaster requirements
Starting experience	Approx. 15–30+ logged dives, depending on package	Required dives	40 to begin Divemaster training; 60 for certification
Prerequisite	PADI Rescue Diver or qualifying equivalent before formal Divemaster training	Included diving	Approx. 30–50+ dives, depending on internship length
Ideal for	Divers who want extensive experience, professional training and full dive-center immersion	Training focus	Dive leadership, guiding, assisting courses, dive-center operations & professional development
Location	Taganga & Tayrona National Park in Santa Marta, Colombia	Equipment	Basic scuba equipment included during training and included diving activities
Package options	4 weeks / 30 nights, 6 weeks / 45 nights, or 8 weeks / 60 nights	Experience	Hands-on training inside a working PADI 5★ IDC Dive Resort
Price	From 5,350,000 COP

PADI Divemaster Internship

Want to become a PADI Divemaster but don’t have the experience or 40 logged dives required to start the course yet?

Our Divemaster Internship combines extensive diving, professional training, accommodation, and real-world dive center experience into one immersive program at Ocean Lovers Taganga.

Choose between 4, 6, or 8 weeks, depending on your current experience and how deeply you want to immerse yourself in professional dive center life. You’ll spend your time diving around Taganga and Tayrona National Park, building your skills and logged dives before transitioning into the official PADI Divemaster curriculum once you meet the required prerequisites.

Unlike a shorter Divemaster Course, the internship is built around learning by doing. You don’t just complete the required exercises—you become part of a working dive center and learn what being a dive professional is really about.

Along the way, you’ll gain experience assisting instructors and students, preparing equipment, working with customers, learning equipment maintenance and compressor operations, participating in conservation activities, and understanding the day-to-day organization of a professional dive operation.

The longer you stay, the more you dive, the more responsibility you can take on, and the more confident and experienced you can become as a dive professional.

What is a PADI Divemaster?

A PADI Divemaster is the first professional level in recreational scuba diving.

As a Divemaster, you move beyond diving only for yourself and learn how to lead certified divers, assist PADI Instructors, supervise diving activities, support student divers, and help create safe and enjoyable experiences underwater.

Becoming a Divemaster is also the first major step toward a professional career in scuba diving and the pathway toward becoming a PADI Instructor.

Who is it for?

The Divemaster Internship is ideal for divers who want to:

Turn their passion for diving into a profession
Gain extensive real-world diving experience
Work in dive centers around the world
Continue toward becoming a PADI Instructor
Improve their confidence, awareness and leadership underwater
Experience life inside a professional dive operation
Spend several weeks living and diving on Colombia’s Caribbean coast

You should enjoy being underwater, working with people from around the world, and being actively involved in the daily life of a dive center.

What’s Included

Your Divemaster Internship includes:

Recreational and training dives according to your selected internship package
Dives required to build toward the 40-dive Divemaster entry requirement
PADI Divemaster eLearning and training materials
Full PADI Divemaster training
Direct mentorship from experienced PADI professionals
Hands-on experience in a working dive center
Assisting with real courses and diving activities
Dive center operational training
Basic scuba equipment rental during included training and diving activities
Accommodation for the full duration of your selected package
Ocean Lovers DMT T-shirt
Ocean Lovers cap
Participation in Ocean Lovers conservation activities
Professional experience at a PADI 5-Star IDC Dive Resort

Please note: The PADI Divemaster professional application/certification fee is paid separately and is not included in the internship price.

Accommodation Included

Accommodation is included for the full duration of your internship in one of our shared dormitories right at the dive center.

Living at Ocean Lovers means you’ll be surrounded by divers and travelers from around the world and become part of the community from day one.

Your dive center, equipment and team are only a few steps from your room.

You’ll have access to:

Shared dormitory accommodation
Communal kitchen with everything needed to prepare your own meals
Free high-speed Wi-Fi
Free drinking water
Coffee and tea
Common areas to relax and meet other travelers

More Than a Certification

Our Divemaster Internship isn’t designed simply to get another certification card.

It’s an opportunity to live at a dive center, dive extensively, work alongside experienced dive professionals, meet people from around the world and experience what life in the diving industry is really lik

Whether your next step is working as a Divemaster, traveling and diving around the world, continuing to your PADI Instructor Development Course, or simply becoming the strongest diver you can be, the goal is for you to leave Ocean Lovers with something much more valuable than the minimum requirements:

experience, confidence and the mindset of a dive professional.

Choose Your Divemaster Internship

Choose the internship length that best matches your current diving experience, available time and professional goals.

The longer you stay, the more opportunities you have to dive, assist courses, experience different situations, develop your leadership skills and become part of the daily operation of the dive center.

4 Weeks | Divemaster Intensive

5,350,000 COP

Best suited to experienced candidates who already have a strong diving foundation and want an intensive route through their Divemaster training.

Recommended starting experience: approximately 30+ logged dives

Includes:

30 nights accommodation
Approximately 30+ dives during the internship / finish with around 60+ logged dives.
Divemaster training and professional development
Dive center experience and mentorship

This is the fastest-paced internship option and is best for candidates who already feel confident and comfortable underwater.

6 Weeks | Divemaster Experience

6,250,000 COP

Our recommended option for most candidates.

The six-week program gives you more time to develop your skills, assist with different courses, gain professional experience and become comfortable with the daily rhythm of a working dive center.

Recommended starting experience: approximately 20+ logged dives

Includes:

45 nights accommodation
Approximately 40+ dives during the internship / finish with around 60+ logged dives.
Divemaster training and professional development
Extended dive center experience and mentorship

The additional time means you’re not simply learning the required skills—you have more opportunities to put them into practice in real situations.

8 Weeks | Divemaster Immersion

7,000,000 COP

Best value & maximum experience.

Designed for divers with less experience or anyone who wants the most complete and immersive Divemaster experience.

Recommended starting experience: approximately 15+ logged dives

Includes:

60 nights accommodation
Approximately 50+ dives during the internship, with a typical outcome of around 65–70+ logged dives
Divemaster training and professional development
Maximum dive center immersion and mentorship
More opportunities to assist courses and participate in dive operations
More time to develop confidence before working professionally

With two months at Ocean Lovers, you’ll have the opportunity to progress from building your own diving experience to increasingly thinking and operating like a dive professional.

Approximate dive numbers may vary depending on training requirements, weather, dive-center operations and individual progression. Training dives and dives completed while assisting courses may form part of the total dive estimate.

How the Internship Works

The exact program and pacing depend on whether you join us for 4, 6, or 8 weeks and on your previous diving experience.

Rather than following exactly the same schedule every day, your internship develops alongside the daily activities of the dive center. This gives you experience with real customers, real courses and real dive operations.

The program follows four broad phases.

Phase 1: Build Your Diving Experience

Spend extensive time underwater around Taganga and Tayrona National Park while building your logged dives and developing the skills that only come from experience.

You’ll work on areas such as:

Buoyancy and trim
Air consumption and management
Navigation
Dive planning
Situational awareness
Buddy awareness
Equipment familiarity
Confidence in different diving conditions
General underwater comfort

Once you reach the required 40 logged dives and meet the remaining prerequisites, you can transition into the official PADI Divemaster curriculum under the guidance of your instructor.

Phase 2: Divemaster Theory & eLearning

Once you officially begin your Divemaster training, you’ll receive access to the PADI Divemaster eLearning.

The theory develops your understanding of topics such as dive supervision, risk management, dive physics and physiology, equipment, decompression theory, the underwater environment, and the role of a dive professional.

Additional resources, including the Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving and relevant PADI standards and training materials, will help you develop a deeper understanding of recreational diving and professional dive operations.

Your instructors are there throughout the process to explain concepts, answer questions and help prepare you for your Divemaster assessments and exams.

Phase 3: Dive Center Immersion

This is where the internship really differs from simply completing a Divemaster course.

You become part of the Ocean Lovers team and gain hands-on exposure to how a professional dive center operates.

Depending on the daily schedule, you may participate in:

Dive center preparation and daily operations
Preparing equipment for courses and fun dives
Customer service and interacting with international guests
Assisting instructors and student divers
Dive logistics and organization
Equipment care and basic maintenance
Compressor operations and tank filling
Boat and dive-site preparation
Conservation activities
Beach and underwater clean-ups
Supporting content creation and marketing activities

The objective isn’t simply to complete your certification. It’s to leave with a much better understanding of what working as a dive professional is actually like.

Internship days generally begin around 7:00 AM. Because you are participating in a real dive operation, no two days are exactly the same. Some days may finish after the morning diving schedule, while others continue into the afternoon with training, workshops or dive-center activities.

Phase 4: Professional Skills & Evaluation

Throughout your internship, you’ll progressively develop the underwater and surface skills required of a PADI Divemaster.

Together with your instructor and the Ocean Lovers team, you’ll work through areas such as:

Demonstration-quality scuba skills
Dive-site setup and management
Dive briefings
Mapping and navigation
Diver supervision
Assisting instructors
Problem solving
Rescue skills
Dive leadership
Professional conduct

Rather than trying to complete everything at once, you’ll have time to practice, receive feedback, improve and repeat skills until you become comfortable performing them at a professional level.

The longer internship options provide significantly more opportunity to gain experience after learning the individual skills and to become increasingly comfortable operating as part of the dive team.

Requirements

To enter the formal PADI Divemaster training, you must meet the applicable PADI prerequisites, including:

PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying equivalent
Current EFR/CPR and First Aid training or qualifying equivalent
Required medical clearance for diving
The required number of logged dives
Meeting the applicable PADI age and certification requirements

We also look for something that can’t be measured by the number of dives in your logbook:

A proactive attitude and genuine willingness to participate in dive center life.

A Divemaster Internship is an active professional training experience. We want candidates who are curious, willing to help, eager to learn and excited to become part of the team.

Don’t have Rescue Diver or current EFR yet?

No problem. Rescue Diver and EFR can be added to your internship at a special package rate.

Don’t have 40 logged dives yet?

That’s exactly what our internship is designed for.

You can join Ocean Lovers before reaching the Divemaster entry requirement and use the first part of your internship to dive, gain experience and build your logged dives.

Your recommended internship length will depend on your certification level, number of logged dives and previous diving experience.

Rescue Diver & EFR

Not Rescue certified yet, or need to renew your EFR?

Add the required PADI Rescue Diver and/or EFR training to your internship at a special package price.

This allows divers who haven’t completed all of the Divemaster prerequisites yet to build them into their overall training program.

DSD Leader Extension | +1 Week

Want to gain even more experience before leaving?

Once you’ve completed your PADI Divemaster certification and meet the applicable prerequisites, you can extend your stay by one additional week to work toward your Discover Scuba Diving Leader qualification.

This gives you additional experience working with beginner divers and expands what you can do professionally as a PADI Divemaster.