Discover the excitement of becoming a diving professional with us! At Pura Vida Pro, we not only teach diving, but we also share our passion for the sea and underwater life!

Immerse yourself in the unique experience of taking your course here in Amed, where contact with the vibrant local community makes every day even more special. Our goal is to train the best professionals, and we do it with passion and dedication. Enjoy every moment of the course as you immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of Bali and prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in the world of diving. Come join us at Pura Vida Pro to make your underwater dreams come true!

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The Divemaster is your first professional step into the incredible world of scuba diving, you will immerse yourself deeply in the diving lifestyle, expanding your knowledge and creating lifelong connections and friendships.
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After your course, you will become a diving professional capable of guiding certified divers anywhere in the world, reviewing knowledge and skills with certified divers, planning and organizing diving expeditions as a leader. You will also become a snorkelling instructor and be prepared to take another step in your professional diving career.

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What is the Divemaster program with Pura Vida Pro like?
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The Dive Master is a program that combines two speciality courses, so you will accumulate theoretical knowledge through the SCIENCE OF DIVING and you will learn, train and gain experience, with the best practices for diving leaders, thanks to the DIVING GUIDE speciality. DIVING.​
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The Divemaster course at Pura Vida Pro does not have fixed start dates, that is, you could start it any day of the year without problems. The program lasts 4 to 5 weeks, depending on the time you have. It is undoubtedly the longest and most complete course, but at the same time flexible and 100% adaptable to your idea and time in Bali.
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​​​​​​The Divemaster program at Pura Vida has four main sections:​
 

• Diving Theory: You will learn about recreational diving through classes, exhibitions and talks. You will gain knowledge and be ready to teach Scuba Update (colloquially called Refresh) academic sessions. You will also learn to conduct diving briefings professionally.​​
   

• Practices in the water: We will carry out several circuits of skills and exercises so that you achieve the level of a professional and thus be able to help the learning of anyone who wants to enter the underwater world.​
   

• Attendance at real courses:  During your Dive Master, you will accompany our Instructors as an assistant in real courses, in this way, you will prepare for your next professional step. Attending real courses is the way to get real experience and start to realize if you think you like it and are prepared for this world.​​​​
   

• Navigation: Dives and more dives. You will guide and dive in the different diving courses between Amed and Tulamben, along with your course mates, to develop your knowledge of navigation, guiding, orientation and marine life.​​​

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How much does the Divemaster course cost?
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We like to be clear from the beginning. The price includes absolutely everything, the complete program, all fees, materials, Pura Vida Pro t-shirts and end-of-course celebration, diplomas, etc.
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Divemaster SSI standard: IDR 16,000,000.
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* You will need personal diving insurance, medical examination and basic diving equipment (compass, computer and buoy). But we can help you with all this. And remember that you will have discounts for the purchase of equipment at the centre.​

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​​​​Do you have no diving certification and want to reach the first level of diving professional? Take a look at the pack below.
Become a professional

 

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Divemaster Explorer

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Have you always been attracted to the unknown, exploring new limits that most have not reached? Can you imagine discovering a sunken ship? Do you want to start discovering the most advanced technology and equipment in the world of diving?

 

The Explorer Pack is a great way to reach the pro level and gain knowledge by exploring a new world.

 

Divemaster + 2 speciality courses.

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How is the Divemaster Explorer program organized?
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During your Divemaster package, you will have the 2 speciality courses with the intention of exploring the deepest areas of Amed, Tulamben and our famous USAT Liberty wreck. In the speciality programs, you will have theoretical classes, diving, skills and an exam, to achieve more knowledge and prepare you for future and exciting adventures.​

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Your 2 specialty courses:
 

• Nitrox Diver: You will learn how to plan and dive with Nitrox or enriched air. Increasing diving safety, lengthening bottom times and decreasing the need for long surface intervals. This is the perfect course for those who want to have a good life on board, for example.

 

• Advanced Wreck Diving: This course is focused on the penetration and exploration of wrecks. You will enjoy the planning and penetration of the Dutch cargo ship, the Boga Wreck, sunk in 2011 off the coast of KUBU. Another of the most visited wrecks on the coast of Bali.

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How much does the Divemaster Explorer program cost?
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The price includes all taxes, materials, 2 days of accommodation upon arrival and all necessary dives.

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• Divemaster Explorer: IDR 20,500,000
   

By booking this package, you will be saving more than 20% on specialty courses and no extra charge for Nitrox tanks for sunken ship penetration dives.

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* You will need basic diving equipment and personal diving insurance.

 

Ready to become a PRO?
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The course is aimed at turning you into a professional, whether you want to work as a diving guide tomorrow, focus on your professional career until you become an Instructor or if you are just looking to enjoy some incredible weeks in paradise, diving every day and doing unique friendships. Any of these 3 options seem perfect to us if they adapt to what you are looking for.​

Any information you need, do not hesitate to contact us, with complete confidence. Both our Assistant Instructor Trainer SSI, Rai Serret, and the team of Pura Vida Diving Instructors, will always be at your disposal and we will accompany you, help and advise you, throughout your journey until you become a PRO.

​​Before finishing we have to tell you.

​The DIVEMASTER course IS THE BEST DIVING COURSE IN OUR LIVES, all the professionals we know would repeat it 3 more times, if it were possible, it is something that one has to experience to understand it. Do you want to do it?
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If you want more information about the SSI Assistant Instructor or SSI Instructor courses, contact us.