PADI Zero to Hero Internship in Andaman – student diver with instructor at Havelock Island, 60-day Divemaster program
Course Code: FRG-ZTH-HVL

PADI Zero to Hero Internship in Andaman

₹170,000 + GST
4.9 1,800+ Google reviews

Start from zero and become a PADI Divemaster with Frogman's Zero to Hero internship in Havelock, Andaman. A complete professional diving training programme from your very first breath underwater to a globally recognised dive career.

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+₹500/day
Things to Know
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Free cancellation up to 7 days before course start
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About the PADI Zero to Hero Internship

Most people spend years slowly working through their diving certifications. Zero to Hero compresses the entire journey — from never having dived before to holding a professional PADI Divemaster card — into 60 days in the water at Havelock Island.

This is 60 days of diving every day. You live on the island, you're in the water constantly, and by the end you're assisting with student instruction and leading guided dives. You leave with 60+ logged dives and every certification you need to work professionally — packed into two months instead of two years.

If you want to be a dive professional and have two months free, this is how you get there.

Duration
60 Days
Total Dives
60+ Logged Dives
Certifications
5 PADI Certifications
Final Level
PADI Divemaster
Format
Live Internship
Location
Havelock Island, Andaman

What's Included

One fee covers your entire certification journey — from the first Open Water pool session to the final Divemaster sign-off. No hidden add-ons, no surprise fees for equipment or materials mid-course.

Included in the Price

  • All 5 PADI certifications — Open Water, Advanced OW, EFR, Rescue Diver, Divemaster
  • Unlimited dives throughout the 60-day program
  • Full equipment rental for the entire program — wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tanks
  • All PADI learning materials and e-learning access
  • Career counselling and dive industry CV preparation
  • 60+ logged dives in your PADI logbook
  • Student discounts on personal gear purchases

Not Included

  • PADI professional registration fee (paid directly to PADI — approx. USD 150)
  • Accommodation — island rentals from ₹15,000–26,000/month (we help you find options)
  • Daily meals
  • Personal dive equipment (optional but recommended: mask, computer, SMB)
  • Flights and transfers to Havelock

The 5 Certifications You'll Earn

  • PADI Open Water Diver — your entry into recreational diving
  • PADI Advanced Open Water — 30m depth, navigation, 5 adventure dives
  • Emergency First Response (EFR) — CPR, first aid, and oxygen administration
  • PADI Rescue Diver — the most rewarding course in recreational diving
  • PADI Divemaster — your professional rating, globally recognised

After the Program

  • Eligible to work as a professional diver at any PADI dive centre worldwide
  • 60+ dives logged — more than many leisure divers accumulate in years
  • Strong foundation for PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course) if desired
  • Frogman provides referrals and career support to top graduates
  • All certifications are lifetime — no expiry, no renewals

Who Is This Program For?

The Zero to Hero program begins from absolute zero — you do not need any prior diving experience. What you do need is the time, the commitment, and a basic level of swimming fitness. The program is designed to take care of everything else.

No Diving Experience Required
Zero to Hero starts from the very beginning. You will earn your Open Water certification in Weeks 1–2. No prior scuba experience, no prerequisites beyond swimming ability.
Swimming Fitness
You must be able to swim 400 metres continuously and tread water for 15 minutes without stopping. These are PADI Divemaster entry requirements and will be tested on Day 1.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
The Divemaster program requires a minimum age of 18 years. This applies to the full Zero to Hero internship. All participants must be 18+ at the time the program starts.
6–8 Weeks Available
The program requires your full commitment for 6–8 weeks in Havelock Island. This is not a weekend course — it's a lifestyle for two months. Flexibility in pace is possible but presence is essential.
Medical Fitness
A medical fitness clearance from a doctor is required before starting. The PADI Divemaster medical form covers cardiovascular and respiratory health. Contact us if you have specific concerns — most healthy adults qualify without issue.
Accommodation & Budget Planning
You'll need to arrange accommodation on Havelock Island for the duration — typically ₹15,000–26,000/month. We help all Zero to Hero students find suitable long-stay options near the dive centre before they arrive.

Your 60-Day Program

The program is structured in four phases, each building on the last. The pace is intensive but manageable — every phase has built-in rest days and the schedule adapts to weather and individual learning pace.

Weeks 1–2
Foundation Phase — OW & Advanced
Complete your PADI Open Water certification in the first week — confined water skills followed by 4 open water dives. Week 2 moves straight into the Advanced Open Water course: 5 adventure dives including the mandatory Deep Dive (30m) and Navigation, plus 3 electives of your choice. By end of Week 2 you have 20+ dives logged and two PADI cards.
Week 3
Rescue Mindset — EFR & Rescue Diver
Emergency First Response (EFR) course first — CPR, first aid, and emergency oxygen in a half-day session. Then the PADI Rescue Diver course over 3–4 days: stress recognition, panicked diver rescues, unresponsive diver management, and full rescue scenarios. This is the most intense week of the program — and the most rewarding.
Weeks 4–8
Divemaster Internship
The heart of Zero to Hero. You join the Frogman dive team as an intern Divemaster candidate — assisting instructors with student Open Water and Advanced courses, leading guided fun dives, perfecting your rescue skills and equipment management, and completing all Divemaster knowledge and skills assessments. By Week 8 you have 60+ logged dives and a working understanding of how a professional dive operation runs.
Final Week
Certification & Career Launch
Final Divemaster skill assessments, PADI paperwork, and your professional registration (fees paid directly to PADI). Career counselling session with the Frogman team — CV review, interview prep, job market orientation. Graduate with your PADI Divemaster card and a logbook that most recreational divers take years to fill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — completely. Zero to Hero starts from scratch. Your first ever underwater breath will be in the pool during your Open Water confined water sessions. The program is specifically designed for people with no prior scuba experience. All you need is the ability to swim and the commitment to stick with it for 60 days.

PADI Divemaster is a globally recognised professional rating — you can work as a dive guide, assistant instructor, or staff at PADI or RAID dive centres worldwide. Andaman, Southeast Asia, Maldives, Red Sea, Caribbean — the card opens doors everywhere. Frogman provides career referrals to top graduates and occasionally hires from our own ZTH cohort.

Accommodation is not included in the course fee but we actively help you find and book it before you arrive. Long-stay monthly rentals on Havelock Island typically cost ₹15,000–26,000/month. We connect all Zero to Hero students with trusted local landlords and guesthouse owners near the dive centre.

PADI charges a professional registration fee of approximately USD 150 (₹12,500) for Divemaster certification — this is paid directly to PADI and is not included in our course fee. All other certification fees (Open Water, Advanced, EFR, Rescue Diver) are included in your Zero to Hero price.

Yes — we can customise the program to start from wherever you are. If you're already Open Water certified, you skip Week 1 and begin with Advanced. If you're already Advanced, you start at Week 3. The price adjusts accordingly. Contact us to discuss a custom entry path based on your current certifications.

The 60-day timeline is a guide, not a strict deadline. Learning pace varies between individuals and weather can occasionally affect dive schedules. We build flexibility into the program — if you need an extra week to complete certain assessments, we accommodate that. The goal is a confident, competent Divemaster, not a tick-box exercise.

The listed price of ₹1,70,000 excludes GST. 18% GST is applicable as per Indian government regulations, bringing the total to ₹2,00,600. Your invoice will show the full breakdown for any reimbursement or business claims.

What Our Divers Say

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Vivek Anand
February 2025
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Quit my IT job and did the Zero to Hero at Frogman. 70+ dives in 60 days, Divemaster card, and a job offer from a Maldives resort before I left Havelock. By Week 4 I was running dive briefings for real students.

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Shreya Patel
January 2025
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I'd never dived before. Eight weeks later I was leading fun dives. It sounds implausible from the outside but you're diving every day — the progression that takes most people years happens fast when you're fully in it.

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Aditya Rajan
March 2025
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Was between doing this over 3 years casually or 60 days intensively. Chose intensive and don't regret it for a second. Living on Havelock for 2 months while diving every day is an experience that no course certificate can fully capture. I came for the DM card and left genuinely unsure whether to go back to my old career.

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Tanya Mehta
December 2024
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The Rescue Diver week is the toughest part of the program. You're already tired from weeks of diving, and then you're doing towing drills on top of it. But that's why it matters — by the time you hit the DM internship, you're already thinking about safety before someone else tells you to.

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