Turn your passion for diving into a professional career with the SSI Divemaster Course at Silver Reef Dive Resort. Located in the beautiful coastal town of Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines, our 30 Days & 29 Nights Divemaster Package is designed for divers who want more than just a certification. It is a complete professional development program that combines world-class diving, personalized mentorship, practical experience, and comfortable resort living.

Throughout your stay, you will train in one of the world's most renowned dive destinations, famous for its incredible macro marine life, healthy coral reefs, and easy access to iconic dive sites such as Apo Island. Every dive is an opportunity to improve your skills while discovering the amazing biodiversity that has made Dauin a favorite destination for divers from around the world.

Unlike fast-track programs that focus only on completing course requirements, our goal is to develop confident, knowledgeable, and highly capable dive professionals. You will become part of our dive team and experience the daily operations of a professional dive resort, learning the responsibilities, leadership, and customer service skills that employers value in today's dive industry.

The program includes 30 Days and 29 Nights of accommodation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Divemaster lifestyle. During the course, you will complete 30 professional training dives while building confidence in dive leadership, supervision, guiding, dive planning, equipment management, rescue skills, navigation, buoyancy control, environmental awareness, and underwater problem-solving.

To provide a strong academic foundation, the course also includes one full week of classroom lectures and professional workshops. During these sessions, you'll study dive physics, physiology, decompression theory, dive planning, risk management, dive equipment, customer service, leadership, communication, environmental conservation, and SSI professional standards. This combination of classroom learning and extensive in-water training ensures that you graduate with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills required of an SSI Divemaster.

Training is conducted alongside experienced SSI Professionals who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of dive leaders. Throughout the course, you will assist instructors during training programs, conduct dive briefings and debriefings, prepare equipment, supervise certified divers, and participate in real dive center operations. These practical experiences prepare you for employment far beyond the minimum course requirements.

For divers who prefer a more personalized experience, private one-on-one Divemaster training is also available (subject to instructor availability). This option allows you to progress at your own pace with a flexible schedule and dedicated mentorship tailored to your individual goals and learning style.

At Silver Reef Dive Resort, we believe that becoming a Divemaster also means becoming an ambassador for the ocean. Throughout your training, you'll learn responsible diving practices, marine conservation principles, and environmentally sustainable dive operations, helping you protect the underwater world while inspiring others to do the same.

Why Choose Silver Reef Dive Resort?

Choosing where to complete your Divemaster training is one of the most important decisions in your diving career, and at Silver Reef Dive Resort, we are committed to providing an experience that goes far beyond certification.

Our philosophy is simple: quality over quantity. We focus on developing professional divers who are confident, safe, knowledgeable, and ready to work anywhere in the world.

When you train with us, you'll enjoy:

• Personalized instruction with small training groups.

• Optional one-on-one private Divemaster training.

• Experienced SSI Professional instructors and mentors.

• Real dive center operational experience.

• World-famous diving in Dauin and nearby destinations.

• Professional guidance throughout your journey.

• Comfortable beachfront resort accommodation.

• Friendly international diving community.

• High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi.

• Dedicated camera room.

• Excellent facilities designed specifically for divers.

• Focus on marine conservation and responsible diving.

• Support even after your certification.

Rather than simply teaching you to pass a course, we prepare you for a successful professional career in diving.

Package Includes

Accommodation

• 30 Days & 29 Nights Stay

• Comfortable air-conditioned accommodation

• weekly housekeeping

• Resort facility access

Meals

• Daily Breakfast

• Daily Lunch

• Complimentary brewed coffee

• Drinking water refill 

SSI Professional Training

• SSI Divemaster Course

• One Week of Classroom Lectures

• Professional Workshops

• 30 Training Dives

• Dive Leadership Training

• Guiding Experience

• Dive Planning

• Equipment Workshops

• Rescue Skill Development

• Navigation Training

• Practical Dive Operations

• Environmental Awareness Training

SSI Digital Learning

• All Required SSI Digital Learning Materials

• SSI Certification Processing

• Instructor Mentorship

Diving

• Air Tanks

• Weights

• Guided Professional Training Dives

General Training Experience

Every training day is different because you'll participate in actual dive resort operations while completing your professional development.

Throughout the course, you will:

• Complete all SSI Divemaster academic requirements.

• Attend classroom lectures and workshops.

• Conduct knowledge reviews.

• Practice professional dive skills.

• Improve buoyancy and trim.

• Master underwater navigation.

• Learn diver supervision.

• Conduct dive briefings.

• Assist instructors.

• Guide certified divers.

• Learn equipment preparation and maintenance.

• Participate in rescue scenarios.

• Build leadership and communication skills.

• Complete 30 professional training dives.

• Experience real dive resort operations.

Continue Building Experience

Your certification is only the beginning.

Many newly certified Divemasters want additional experience before moving into employment or continuing to the SSI Instructor level. At Silver Reef Dive Resort, you're welcome to extend your stay and continue gaining practical experience with our professional dive team.

During your extended stay, you may assist instructors, participate in guided dives, support daily dive operations, and continue developing your confidence as a professional diver.

Depending on resort operations, many experience dives can be completed without any guiding fee. Divers generally only cover operational costs such as tanks and marine park or boat fees where applicable. This provides an affordable opportunity to build your dive log, strengthen your skills, and gain valuable real-world experience before taking the next step in your diving career.

Who Can Join?

Applicants should meet the SSI prerequisites for the Divemaster program, including:

• Minimum age required by SSI.

• SSI Stress & Rescue certification (or equivalent).

• Required logged dives before certification.

• Medical clearance for diving.

• Passion for learning and becoming a professional diver.

Booking Information

Package Duration

30 Days & 29 Nights

Course Includes

• Accommodation

• Daily Breakfast

• Daily Lunch

• One Week of Classroom Lectures

• 30 Professional Training Dives

• SSI Divemaster Digital Learning

• SSI Certification Processing

• Professional Instructor Mentorship

• Air Tanks & Weights during training

• Dive equipment 

• Not Included

• Marine park fees (where applicable)

• Boat fees for selected dive trips aside the course and will be inform

• Personal expenses

• Flights

• Travel insurance

• Airport transfers (can be arranged upon request)

• Dinner and beverages not stated above

Booking Policy

• A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your reservation.

• The remaining balance must be settled prior to arrival unless otherwise agreed in writing.

• Course dates are subject to instructor availability and should be booked in advance.

• One-on-one Divemaster training is available upon request and subject to instructor availability.

Cancellation Policy

• Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future available course date, subject to management approval.

• Date changes are subject to availability.

• No refunds will be issued for unused accommodation, meals, dives, or course components once the program has commenced.

Start Your Professional Diving Career Today

Your journey to becoming an SSI Divemaster begins at Silver Reef Dive Resort. Train in one of the world's most spectacular dive destinations, learn from passionate SSI Professionals, gain real operational experience, and develop the confidence and skills to work anywhere in the global diving industry.

Whether your dream is to become an instructor, travel the world, or build a career beneath the surface, we'll help you take the first professional step.

Train with purpose. Dive with confidence. Become an SSI Divemaster with Silver Reef Dive Resort.