LA HERRADURA WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
From Recreational Diver to PADI Divemaster: Ten Days in La Herradura’s Blue Classroom
A focused, 10‑day PADI Divemaster course in La Herradura that readies certified rescue divers for the first professional rung in scuba instruction and leadership.
From Recreational Diver to PADI Divemaster: Ten Days in La Herradura’s Blue Classroom.
On the sheltered coast of La Herradura, Andalucía, Nerja Diving runs an intensive PADI Divemaster program that compresses the transition from recreational diver to the first professional level into a minimum 10‑day curriculum. The course centers on confined‑water training and practical skill mastery, preparing students for professional PADI pathways.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Earn your PADI Divemaster
Complete the course and be certified as a PADI Divemaster—opening eligibility to PADI PROS programs and the Instructor Development Course (IDC) that leads toward PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor status.
Confined‑water skill refinement and rescue practice
Training emphasizes confined‑water perfection of core open‑water skills to demonstration quality, rescue procedures and practical problem‑solving such as equipment exchanges.
A 10‑day professional springboard
The Divemaster course is delivered over a minimum of 10 days (about three hours per day), designed as the first step into the professional ranks of diving.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Expect an applied, classroom‑to‑water rhythm: confined‑water sessions to sharpen demonstration‑quality skills, focused drills on rescue techniques and equipment exchanges, and instructor‑led evaluations of knowledge and performance as you progress toward professional standards.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Minimum 10 days of instruction, with sessions run at approximately three hours per day.
You must bring your own mask and snorkel (tubo). If you don't have them, they can be purchased at the center with a 10% discount while on the course.
Price: Divemaster €625; Assistant Divemaster €500. PADI materials and fees are not included—consult the operator for final pricing and what’s covered.
Instructor knowledge is developed and tested as part of the program; completion results in PADI Divemaster certification and eligibility for subsequent PADI professional courses.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Divemaster course take?
The course runs a minimum of 10 days, with about three hours of scheduled instruction per day.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 16 years old to enroll.
Are there prerequisites?
The program is aimed at rescue‑certified divers and builds on rescue skills and prior training; certification prerequisites are required.
What equipment do I need to bring?
It is mandatory to bring your own mask and snorkel; if you lack them you can buy them at the center and receive a 10% discount while on the course.
What does the price cover and exclude?
Published course prices are Divemaster €625 and Assistant Divemaster €500; PADI materials and PADI fees are not included—check with the operator for exact inclusions.
What certification will I receive after completion?
Upon completion you are certified as a PADI Divemaster and are qualified to attend PADI PROS programs and the Instructor Development Course (IDC).