★★★★★
Felipe was very professional and thorough. He made sure we knew what we were doing before moving on. The whole class was fun and positive.
PADI Professional Training
Become a PADI Divemaster in Playa del Carmen
Train toward your first PADI professional rating inside a working Playa del Carmen dive center. Choose the flexible standard Divemaster course or a deeper three-month internship built around real dive-center operations.
Choose Your Professional Route
Standard Divemaster course or full-time internship?
Both routes build toward PADI Divemaster. Choose the standard course when you want a flexible professional-training schedule, or the internship when you want much deeper day-to-day operational immersion.
Flexible professional route
Standard Divemaster
PADI Divemaster Course
Best if your priority is earning the professional rating through focused training, workshops and practical experience on a schedule that can be adapted around your available time.
28,000 MXN
per person
≈ $1,647 USD
- Duration
- Minimum 2 weeks
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Certification
- PADI Divemaster
Operational immersion
Application-based
PADI Divemaster Internship
Best if you can make a serious long-term commitment and want repeated exposure to the daily routines, guest support and operational side of a working dive center while completing Divemaster requirements.
Application-based
- Duration
- 3 months
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Certification
- PADI Divemaster
Not Ready Yet?
Build the prerequisites before Divemaster
If you still need Rescue-level training or current CPR/First Aid, complete those steps first. Xico also confirms your logged-diving experience and required medical clearance before professional training begins.
Professional prerequisiteRescue skills
PADI Rescue Diver
Build problem-prevention, diver-assistance and emergency-management skills before moving into professional-level training.
9,000 MXN
per person
≈ $529 USD
- Duration
- 3 days
- Certification
- PADI Rescue Diver
CPR & First AidFirst-aid preparation
Emergency First Response (EFR)
Complete or refresh practical CPR and First Aid training when your current qualification does not meet the professional-course prerequisite window.
3,500 MXN
per person
≈ $206 USD
- Duration
- 1 day
- Certification
- Emergency First Response certification for the selected training option
Teen Leadership Path
Junior Divemaster before the adult professional route
Experienced teen divers have a separate PADI Junior Divemaster pathway. It develops leadership and professional habits under supervision, but it is not a substitute for the adult PADI Divemaster professional rating.
Why Train With Xico
Professional development inside a PADI 5 Star Dive Center
Train with PADI professionals, a real Playa del Carmen dive-center base and access to the everyday environment where briefings, equipment, courses and dive operations actually happen.
PADI 5 Star Dive Center
Professional recreational diving and training from a PADI 5 Star Dive Center.
Runs Even With One Client
This product does not depend on Xico filling a group before it can operate.
Real Dive Center Facilities
A physical dive center with showers, lockers, retail, rental gear, and diver facilities before and after the activity.
Training Feedback
What divers say about training with Xico
Real Google reviews from Xico's training library, selected for instructor care, structured skill development and the overall learning experience.
★★★★★
Awesome experience, great dive shop. 100% recommend. Lucas was my instructor for my advanced certification and it was a great experience. Patient , knowledgeable and great eye for under water life !!
Check Your Path
Which professional-training route fits you?
Choose the closest option and tell Xico your current certification, approximate logged dives, CPR/First Aid status and preferred dates. We will confirm eligibility, the right route and availability before anything is booked.
- Direct reply from the Xico team
- We confirm the right product and availability before booking
- No instant-booking assumptions
Before You Apply
PADI Divemaster and professional-training questions
Prerequisites, time commitment, internship terms, Junior Divemaster and the preparation required before professional training.
What are the prerequisites for the PADI Divemaster course?
You must be at least 18, hold Rescue Diver or an equivalent qualification, have at least 40 logged dives to begin and 60 for certification, hold current CPR/First Aid training, and provide the required physician-signed medical clearance.
How long does the PADI Divemaster course take at Xico?
The standard Xico Divemaster course is flexible with a minimum duration of about two weeks. Your actual timeline depends on prior experience, study progress, practical assessments and how intensively you can train.
Can I work as a dive professional after PADI Divemaster certification?
PADI Divemaster is the first professional PADI rating. Once all certification and membership requirements are met, it can qualify you for professional duties within PADI standards, local law and the policies of the operator employing you.
What is the commitment for the PADI Divemaster Internship?
The internship is a three-month, full-time program built around approximately six days per week, typically 07:45-17:00. Applicants should only choose this route if they can commit to real dive-center operations rather than a short holiday course.
What does the Divemaster Internship cost?
Xico’s internship is structured so the program cost is compensated through the participant’s work during the internship. Because this is an operational apprenticeship rather than a standard retail course, Xico confirms the current terms directly before acceptance.
Do I need my own dive equipment for the internship?
Yes. Interns are expected to have their own basic scuba equipment, including the professional-use items Xico specifies before the program begins. Accommodation and meals are also the participant’s responsibility.
Does Junior Divemaster make my child a dive professional?
It is a leadership-development program for ages 15-17, not a substitute for the adult professional Divemaster rating. It gives motivated young divers supervised experience and a stronger foundation before they are old enough for professional-level training.
How long is EFR useful for PADI Rescue prerequisites?
PADI Rescue Diver requires recent CPR and First Aid training. The current course standard generally treats training completed within the previous 24 months as current; Xico verifies your dates before Rescue training.
Can I choose my course start date?
Send us your preferred start date. Xico will check the appropriate instructor, training schedule and any required training logistics before confirming the course. Start dates are flexible, but a website request is not an instant booking confirmation.