Turn your passion into a profession with the SSI Divemaster Course at Ocean Tribe, Diani Beach. This intensive and rewarding program transforms experienced divers into confident dive leaders ready to work anywhere in the world. Over several weeks, you’ll build real-world experience assisting courses, guiding dives, managing logistics, and deepening your dive theory knowledge.

Train alongside our team at Kenya’s leading SSI Instructor Training Center. From reef dives and wrecks to specialty workshops and customer service, this is not just a course — it’s professional dive mentorship in action.

Ocean Tribe Diving Centre

Diani Beach, Kenya

Based right on the beach with access to over 20 diverse dive sites including coral reefs, wrecks, deep walls, and shallow lagoons — all perfect for skill training, guiding, and leadership development.

Flexible Duration:

3 to 6+ weeks, depending on your availability and goals

Your program includes:

• Daily dive centre involvement (briefings, guiding, gear prep)
• Pool and open water skill refinement
• Dive theory and exams
• Workshops on rescue, mapping, briefings, emergency response, and more
• Shadowing instructors on real SSI courses

Your schedule will be personalized based on your experience, certifications, and training goals.

14-Day Divemaster Course Schedule

Day 1

• Orientation & Academics
• Academic Session 1 (Part 1 & Continued)

Day 2

• Pool Fitness Assessment
• Basic Water Skills Practice
• Academic Session 2

Day 3

• Boat Dive 1
• Academic Session 2 (Continued)

Day 4

• Dive Centre Operations
• Retail and Weighting Workshops

Day 5

• Boat Dive 2
• Academic Session 3

Day 6

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Academic Session 3 (Continued)

Day 7

• Boat Dive 3
• Briefing & Evaluation Practice

Day 8

• Rest Day

Day 9

• Academic Session 4
• Rescue Skills Workshop

Day 10

• Boat Dive 4
• Deep Dive Planning Workshop

Day 11

• Science of Diving Module 1
• Science of Diving Module 1 (Continued)

Day 12

• Science of Diving Module 2
• Science of Diving Final Exam

Day 13

• Boat Dive 5
• Night Dive Briefing and Preparation
• Night Dive

Day 14

• Computer Diving Concepts
• Graduation Ceremony