Dive Master
Description
Looking for the first step in working with scuba as a career? Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. PADI Divemaster is the prerequisite certification for both the PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certifications.
PREREQUISITES: Age minimum 18 years, to be certified as OWD, RESCUE. EFR, in the last 24 months, 60 certified immersions, color photo size passport.
Inclusions
4 dives
all equipment
theory lessons
boat trips
reference material and PADI certification.
Cancellation Policy
To ensure the safety, logistics, and quality of our diving experiences, we have established the following cancellation policy. Please read these terms carefully before booking your course.
Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair while accounting for the high demand and limited availability of specialized diving spots in the Galapagos Islands.
| Timeframe | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 30+ days before start date | Full refund (minus any non-refundable credit card/bank fees). |
| 15–29 days before start date | 50% of the total course fee. |
| 0–14 days before start date | No refund (100% of the total course fee). |
Important Conditions
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No-Shows: Failure to arrive at the designated time and location for the start of your course will be treated as a last-minute cancellation, and no refund will be issued.
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Medical Issues: If you are unable to participate due to a medical condition, you must provide a valid medical certificate signed by a doctor. In this case, we may offer a partial refund or allow you to reschedule based on availability, at our discretion.
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Changes to Itinerary (Force Majeure): Galapagos diving operations are subject to conditions beyond our control, including weather, sea conditions, or official instructions from the Galapagos National Park authorities.
- If a dive is cancelled by the operator for safety reasons, we will prioritize rescheduling.
- If rescheduling is not possible, a pro-rated refund for the specific missed service will be issued.
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Certification Requirements: It is the student’s responsibility to meet the medical and swimming requirements prior to the course. If a student is disqualified by an instructor during the course due to safety concerns or failure to meet performance requirements, no refund will be provided.
How to Request a Cancellation
All cancellation requests must be made in writing via email to [info@galapagostravellers.com]. The date the email is received will be used to calculate the applicable cancellation fees.
Note: We strongly recommend that all participants purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes "cancel for any reason" coverage and coverage for adventure sports/scuba diving.
