Begin your professional diving career with the PADI Divemaster Course in Havelock, Andaman. Train alongside Frogman's expert team and qualify as a certified dive guide and PADI professional. Rated 4.9 by 1,828 divers on Google.
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This is not a typical 4-day course — this is an internship. Over several weeks you become part of the Frogman crew, working alongside experienced instructors with real student divers. You will leave not just certified, but experienced.
The PADI Divemaster is the first professional level in diving. It qualifies you to supervise training activities, lead certified divers on fun dives, and assist instructors during courses — and it is the mandatory prerequisite for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).
The Divemaster course has two cost categories — what Frogman covers in your course fee, and the standard PADI professional costs you pay directly to PADI (as with all dive centres worldwide).
The Divemaster is a professional rating — the entry bar is higher than recreational courses. All requirements are strictly enforced by PADI.
The Divemaster programme is structured across three progressive modules. The timeline is flexible — most candidates complete it in 4–6 weeks, giving time to really absorb the experience.
Yes. The PADI Divemaster rating is recognised at dive centres worldwide. While Frogman cannot guarantee employment, many of our DM graduates go on to work professionally in Andaman, Thailand, the Maldives, and beyond. PADI is the world's largest diver training organisation.
It can technically be completed in 2 weeks if you rush, but we strongly recommend 4–6 weeks. More time means more real experience assisting actual student divers — which is what makes the difference between a certificate and genuine competence as a dive leader.
You need 40 logged dives to officially begin the DM course. If you're short, come early and do fun dives with us — Havelock is one of the best places to build your dive log. We can also arrange a Master Scuba Diver preparation package. Contact us to discuss your situation.
As a professional-level candidate, owning your own basic equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, dive computer, SMB) is strongly recommended. Frogman provides BCDs and regulators for training, but having your own full kit reflects the professional standard expected of a Divemaster.
PADI charges a registration fee (approximately USD 150) paid directly to PADI online. This is a standard professional cost at every PADI dive centre worldwide — it is not included in Frogman's course fee and covers your certification processing directly with PADI International.
Yes. The PADI Divemaster is the mandatory prerequisite for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). After earning your DM, you are qualified to enrol in the IDC and become a fully certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI).
The listed price of ₹85,000 excludes GST. 18% GST is applicable as per Indian government regulations, bringing the total to ₹1,00,300. Your invoice will show the full breakdown. The PADI registration fee (~USD 150) is a separate payment made directly to PADI.
Did my DM at Frogman over 6 weeks. Working with real Open Water students on actual course days — that's what makes the difference. Came in as an Advanced diver and left qualified to lead dives professionally. Now working in Thailand.
Took a gap year and chose Havelock for the DM. The internship is real work — briefing divers, assisting in pool sessions with actual Open Water students, not simulations. Six weeks and I had 60 logged dives and a professional card.
The water skills module pushed me harder than I expected — in a good way. The swim tests are genuinely tough if you're not prepared. But the team coaches you through it. Completed the whole course in 5 weeks and now assisting on weekends.
I wasn't sure if I was ready for a professional course but the Frogman team assessed me honestly before I committed. The dive site mapping project was one of the most satisfying things I've done underwater. Already enrolled in the IDC.
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