SSI Divemaster Course in Lanzarote

A Divemaster course in Lanzarote for divers who feel ready to go professional, with practical, well-guided training in Playa Blanca.

I want to do my Divemaster

Minimum age: 18

At least 40 logged dives

SSI Stress & Rescue or equivalent

Minimum 1 month

Well-guided practical training

Your first professional step with SSI

Qué es este Divemaster y para quién encaja

This course makes sense if you feel ready to go beyond recreational diving and take a more serious step in this world.

SSI Divemaster is the first professional level, and it is a good fit if you want to learn more, feel more confident in the water and understand better how diving works from the inside.

It also fits well if you want to start moving into the professional pathway: learning to guide dives, assist on courses and take on a more active role with other divers.

Y si lo que de verdad buscas es dar el primer paso serio para llegar a ser instructor, aquí es donde se empieza.

What changes in you as a diver

Confidence

You start to feel more confident as you take on a more active role underwater.

Responsibility

You stop focusing only on your own dive and start paying more attention to the people around you.

Judgement

You begin to make better decisions and read situations more clearly.

Awareness

You become more aware of what is happening around you, both underwater and within the group.

Professional mindset

You finish the course with a much clearer idea of what it means to take diving more seriously and how far you want to go in that direction.

And yes, besides everything you learn, this is also one of those courses that makes you see diving in a different way.

Lanzarote: great setting for an important step

Lanzarote is a place where you find a real variety of diving conditions, from easier dives to others with a bit more challenge. It is also an island that is well regarded by technical divers.

For a Divemaster, that really adds something. You train in an environment that gives you real experience in the water and helps you adapt better to divers with different levels and different needs. If you want to get a better feel for the kind of diving we have here, you can also explore the dives around Lanzarote.

And then there is what you see underwater: schools of fish, moray eels, octopus, stingrays, angel sharks and volcanic scenery that make every dive feel different. You come here to take a serious step, yes, but doing it here also makes the whole process much more enjoyable.

This is how your SSI Divemaster works in Lanzarote with Dawn Dives

If you are thinking about doing your SSI Divemaster in Lanzarote, this gives you a clear picture of how the programme is organised and what you will work on in each block.

This is the theory side of the course, and you do it through MySSI online learning, at your own pace.

It gives you the kind of base a dive professional needs: a better understanding of what happens underwater, how the body reacts, how to plan with more judgement, and how the equipment you use every day actually works.

It is not theory just for the sake of it. It helps you put ideas in order, build stronger foundations and arrive at the centre ready to get much more out of the practical side.

You will cover topics such as:

  • Diving physics: understanding how gases behave under pressure and what changes as you go deeper.
  • Diving physiology: understanding how the body responds to diving and why certain effects or risks show up in different situations.
  • Decompression theory: learning to plan dives with more sense and reduce the risk of pressure-related problems.
  • Underwater environment: getting to know marine life and the underwater world better, not only by observing it but also from a more technical point of view.
  • Dive equipment and maintenance: understanding how your gear works, how to look after it and what to check so everything stays in good condition.

This is the part where everything starts to move into the water, and where you begin working on the kind of tasks that belong more to a Divemaster role: leading divers safely, preparing briefings, assessing dive sites, and assisting on courses and experiences.

It is worked in three parts:

  • Theory: you learn how to pass on information more clearly, prepare useful dive briefings and communicate better with divers.
  • Confined water training: you practise skills and teaching methods in the pool or confined water with our instructor team, improving technique, control and the way you work.
  • Open water training: you take part in real dives, assisting on try dives and recreational courses, as well as specialties like deep, night and navigation, so you can start applying everything in a real setting.

And that is what makes this part so valuable: it stops being something you only understand in theory and starts becoming something you actually do in the water, with a much more real idea of what this level involves.

Price, requirements and booking for your SSI Divemaster

Price for the Divemaster course in Lanzarote

The price of the Divemaster course depends on your current level, previous certifications and diving experience. Contact us and we’ll review your case to give you a tailored proposal.

Duration

The minimum duration of the programme is 1 month, although it can vary depending on your experience, the certifications you already have and the centre’s availability.

What’s included

  • SSI Divemaster certification.
  • Science of Diving programme.
  • Dive Guide programme.
  • Access to MySSI and all online study materials.
  • Insurance during the course.
  • Transport to the dive site.
  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Playa Blanca.
  • Water, tea or coffee.
  • Dawn Dives T-shirt.

How to book your place

  • To reserve your place, we ask for a deposit.
  • Most people pay by bank transfer, but if it is more convenient for you, we can also send you a card payment link.
  • The remaining balance is paid when you arrive at the centre.

What’s not included

  • Meals and drinks.
  • Optional extras such as photos or video.
  • Fees, extra materials or certification costs.
  • Personal equipment. If you do not have your own, you can rent it at the dive centre.

What equipment you should bring

For this programme, there are a few things that are worth bringing from the start. Ideally, you should come with at least:

  • Your mask.
  • Your dive computer.
  • Your SMB.
  • Any small personal gear you already feel comfortable diving with.

They are easy to pack, and it makes sense to work with them throughout the programme.

If you do not have them yet, you can buy them at the centre at a reduced price during your first week with us.

If you need the rest of the equipment, you can rent it at the centre for 75€ per month.

Requirements to start the course

  • Be 18 or older.
  • Have 40 logged dives to start, and at least 60 by the time you certify.
  • Have SSI Stress & Rescue or an equivalent certification.
  • Have Deep Diving, Navigation and Night & Limited Visibility, or equivalent. (If you are missing any of them, you will need to arrive with them already completed or add them before or during the process, depending on your situation).
  • Complete the diver medical questionnaire.
I want to do my Divemaster

How to book your place

  • To reserve your place, we ask for a deposit.
  • Most people pay by bank transfer, but if it is more convenient for you, we can also send you a card payment link.
  • The remaining balance is paid when you arrive at the centre.

Prefer a more progressive option?

If you do not yet meet all the requirements, or you are looking for a longer experience that feels more integrated into the real rhythm of a dive centre, you can also work towards Divemaster through an internship.

See how the Divemaster internship works

Your Divemaster with Dawn Dives: well taught from the start

On a course like this, finishing with a certification is not the main thing. What matters is understanding each part properly, knowing why you are doing what you are doing, and feeling that you are genuinely improving as you move through the programme.

At Dawn Dives Academy, we teach the SSI Divemaster with clear explanations, well-guided practical work and steady support all the way through, so you can really make the most of every part of the course.

We are an SSI Instructor Training Center, and that shows in the way we train people. It is not just about getting through exercises or covering the programme. It is about helping you build a solid professional base, with good judgement, good technique and a way of working that makes real sense.

We are also in Playa Blanca, inside the H10 Rubicón Horizons Collection, with our own facilities, a pool, checked equipment and a stable team that knows the area very well.

All of that makes the course easier to follow, better organised and much easier to get real value from from start to finish.

The Dawn Dives team

Behind Dawn Dives, there is a team with very different backgrounds, but one thing in common: we all live diving in a very personal way, and it is closely tied to what we do every day.

If you want to get a feel for the people behind the centre, here is a closer look at the team.

Hervé

I have been diving for more than 30 years, and even after all this time, I still feel that underwater is one of those few places where everything just fits.

Pepe

I always say that weightlessness only happens in two places: underwater and in space… and diving is a lot cheaper

Óscar

After thousands of dives, I still get the same feeling every time I put my wetsuit on.

Rinus

What started as a hobby ended up becoming a passion… so, really, it does not feel like work anymore.

Claudia

The best part of my job is seeing the smile people come out of the water with when they discover this world for the first time.

Learn more about us

What people value when they dive with us

On a course like this, some details make a real difference: being taught clearly, being corrected with calm, feeling supported, and having an atmosphere that helps everything flow better.

And that is exactly what people keep mentioning in Dawn Dives reviews.

Changes and cancellations: how we handle them

To keep things clear from the start, this is how we manage cancellations and date changes:

  • You can cancel 24 hours or more before the activity and receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice are non-refundable.
  • Deposits paid to secure your place on the course are non-refundable.
  • When we need to cancel because of safety, sea conditions or operational reasons, you will receive a full refund.

If you do not need to cancel and just want to change the date, write to us as soon as possible and we will try to move your booking depending on availability.

Frequently asked questions about your SSI Divemaster in Lanzarote

This course makes sense if you already have a bit of a path behind you in diving and feel ready to take a more serious step.

You do not need to arrive feeling like a pro, but you should come with a solid base, some real experience and the motivation to start moving into the professional side of diving.

You need 40 logged dives to start the programme.

To finish with the SSI Divemaster certification, you need at least 60 logged dives.

To start your SSI Divemaster in Lanzarote, you need to:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have 40 logged dives
  • Have SSI Stress & Rescue or an equivalent certification
  • Have Deep Diving, Navigation and Night & Limited Visibility, or equivalent certifications
  • Complete the diver medical questionnaire

If you are missing any of those specialties, the best thing is to speak to us first so we can help you see how to fit them in.

Yes, no problem. If you have an equivalent certification, you can do the course with us.

At the end, the certification you would receive is SSI Divemaster.

The Science of Diving part is done online through MySSI, at your own pace.

Ideally, you come with that part well advanced or finished, so that once you are here you can focus much more on the water and the practical side of the programme.

The practical side includes work in confined water and open water.

You will be practising skills, preparing briefings, assisting on courses and experiences, and starting to take a more active role when guiding and supporting divers.

Yes. You start working on that part for real: how to guide, how to communicate with the group, how to prepare a dive and how to move with more judgement in a role that is much closer to a real dive guide.

Yes, completely. Divemaster is the first professional level in the SSI system, and the step you need before moving on towards SSI Instructor.

If that is your goal, this is the way in.

The theory in MySSI is usually available in more than 40 languages.

If you need something specific, just tell us and we will confirm the best option for you.

That depends on instructor availability, but we work in several languages.

The best thing is to tell us what you need and we will confirm the option that fits you best.

If you are coming from another agency or comparing options, what matters is not only the logo. What matters is that the programme fits you and that you do it somewhere you are really going to make the most of.

If you are comparing SSI vs PADI Divemaster, we can talk it through with you and help you see which option makes more sense for you

SSI Dive Guide is one part of the full Divemaster programme, but it is not the same as the complete professional level.

With Divemaster, you go further. You complete Dive Guide together with Science of Diving, and you build a much more complete professional base for guiding dives, assisting on courses and continuing along the professional pathway.

Safety comes first.

If conditions are not right, we adjust the plan, change the order of the course or reschedule whatever needs to be moved.

For this programme, there are a few things that are really worth bringing with you from the start, especially:

  • Your mask
  • Your dive computer
  • Your SMB
  • Any small personal gear you already feel comfortable diving with

They are easy to pack, and it makes sense to work with them throughout the programme.

If you do not have them yet, you can buy them at the centre at a reduced price during your first week with us.

  • BCD: 25€
  • Regulator: 25€
  • Wetsuit: 20€
  • Fins: 5€

As a general guide, it is best to wait at least 12 hours after a single dive and 18 hours after multiple dives or several days of diving.

If there has been a dive with mandatory decompression, the sensible option is to wait 24 hours or more.

Our SSI Divemaster programme has a minimum duration of 1 month, depending on your experience, the certifications you already have and the planning of the centre.

The idea is to give you enough time to work properly on each part and really get value from the training.

Yes, but it is a different route.

If you already meet the requirements, you can do your SSI Divemaster through a more structured programme.

The other option is to work towards it through a longer internship, which gives you more time inside the real day-to-day life of a dive centre and a fuller view of the professional side of diving.

If you want to understand the difference properly, you can read more here: See how the Divemaster internship works[enlace al artículo sobre Divemaster internship en Lanzarote].

Can you see yourself taking this step for real?

If it feels like the right time to take diving more seriously, this is a very good place to start.

Can you see yourself there?

I want my Divemaster

¿Aún no cumples todos los requisitos o prefieres otro ritmo?

También puedes llegar al Divemaster a través de un internship más largo y más integrado en la vida real de un centro de buceo.

Ver opción Divemaster internship

Can you see yourself becoming an Instructor?

If this course confirms that you want to keep moving forward on the professional side of diving, the next step is SSI Instructor.

You go from assisting and supporting to starting to teach others and taking on a bigger role in their learning.

See the SSI Instructor course