Divemaster
The Blue Marlin Komodo Divemaster Program is built for divers who want to develop real confidence by training in one of the most dynamic marine environments on the planet. With fast boats, varied conditions, and access to Komodo’s world-famous reefs, you’ll spend your days assisting courses, guiding certified divers, and learning how to read currents, plan safe dives, and lead with authority.
Komodo shapes exceptional Divemasters — and this program gives you the best possible way to experience everything it has to offer. Training here turns you into a capable, adaptable, stand-out professional ready to work confidently in any conditions, anywhere in the world.
Course Highlights
Train in One of the World’s Most Dynamic Dive Destinations
Komodo’s diverse conditions teach you to read the ocean, stay calm under pressure, and lead confidently. Training here produces DMs who are field-tested, adaptable, and highly employable anywhere in the world.
See Komodo at Its Best, Every Single Day
Experience some of the world’s best diving every single day — manta rays, sharks, turtles, thriving reefs, and incredible macro. As a DMT, you get extended time in the park to explore its top sites fully and enjoy Komodo the way most divers never get to.
Real Leadership Experience, Every Day
You’ll be part of the Blue Marlin crew from day one — helping run courses, guiding divers, joining boat days, and getting involved in the real flow of dive life. It’s hands-on, social, and seriously rewarding. By the time you finish, you won’t just have the certification — you’ll have the confidence and experience to match.
What Can I Do As A Divemaster?
Work Around the World
Becoming a Divemaster opens the door to a life many people only dream about. From bustling tropical dive shops to luxury yachts, liveaboards, and island resorts, you’ll have the chance to work in some of the most incredible corners of the planet. Your office becomes the ocean, your commute is a boat ride, and your co-workers are reef sharks, turtles, and divers from every walk of life
Assist and Mentor New Divers
As a Divemaster, you’re the calm voice and friendly face that helps new divers fall in love with the underwater world. You’ll assist instructors on real courses, support Discover Scuba Diving experiences, and guide students as they take their first breaths underwater. You’re part mentor, part safety guru, and part cheerleader — and the person students will always remember
Lead Incredible Dives
This is where you really shine. You’ll guide certified divers on unforgettable underwater adventures, deliver fun, clear dive briefings, and explore sites with confidence and style. Whether it’s finding that hidden turtle at Shark Point or gliding along a drift with your group behind you, you become the leader people trust to show them the best of the ocean
Grow Your Teaching Toolkit
As a Divemaster, you’re already stepping into the world of leadership — and you’ll gain the skills to run programs like Skin Diver and Scuba Review, assist with snorkelling, and develop the foundation for becoming a future instructor. It’s the perfect stepping stone: more responsibility, more impact, and a taste of what’s to come if you continue your pro journey
Real Experience
Assist real students, guide divers, and become part of the daily dive operation
World-Class Training
Train with a globally respected dive centre known for producing confident, highly employable dive professionals
Dive. Discover. Breathe
Enjoy unforgettable dives and slow, easy evenings overlooking Komodo’s rugged island landscape
Your Next Step
Turn your passion into a profession — your journey starts here
During your Divemaster you will...
1. Assist instructors on real PADI courses (DSD, OW, A1. Assist instructors on real PADI courses (DSD, OW, Advanced, and Rescue)
2. Learn how to brief, guide, and manage certified divers
3. Refine your buoyancy, finning, and in-water problem-solving skills
4. Master underwater navigation, search & recovery, and dive planning scenarios
5. Conduct dive site briefings and manage group logistics
6. Demonstrate all 24 PADI Divemaster skills to demonstration standard
7. Strengthen your knowledge of physics, physiology, decompression theory, and dive tables
8. Develop rescue awareness and supervision techniques
9. Join workshops, skill circuits, and weekly knowledge reviews
What Do I Need To Start?
To start your PADI Divemaster course, you’ll need to be at least 18 years old, a certified PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent), have a valid EFR within the last 24 months, and around 40 logged dives under your belt — you’ll need 60 to finish.
If you’re not quite there yet, don’t worry. You can complete your Advanced, EFR, and Rescue with us first and roll straight into your Divemaster training once you’re ready. And if you’re just short on dives before starting, you’re welcome to fun dive with us until you reach the required number — it’s the perfect warm-up before the real adventure begins.
What Will My Training Consist Of?
The Divemaster program typically takes 4–8 weeks, and while you can complete it in the shorter end of that range, we strongly recommend giving yourself at least 6 weeks to get the most out of your training. We’re also super flexible — if you need time off, want to split your training, or plan to leave Komodo and return later, no problem at all. We’ll shape the program around your schedule so you can progress at your own pace.
Once you’re on the program, it’s full immersion from day one. You’ll be part of the Blue Marlin crew — jumping on boats, assisting real students, and experiencing what life’s actually like as a dive professional. It’s hands-on, it’s social, and it’s seriously fun. Expect early mornings, long days in the water, plenty of laughs, and that feeling of getting better every single dive.
You’ll help instructors run PADI courses, brief and guide certified divers, and fine-tune your own diving until it feels effortless. Along the way, you’ll get to grips with everything from dive planning and navigation to search and recovery and group management. You’ll also take part in workshops, theory sessions, and skill circuits that bring your training together — all with the support of our instructor team and your fellow DMTs.
And when it’s all done? You’ll celebrate the Blue Marlin way — with our legendary Snorkel Test!
Contact Us
Have questions about the Divemaster course, life on Gili T, or what your training will look like? You can get directly in touch with Chris, our manager who oversees our entire Divemaster program. He’s always happy to chat, answer any questions, and help you get booked in when you’re ready.
If you prefer, you can also reach out to our office team — we’re all here to help and make planning your Divemaster journey as easy as possible.
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