Do you have a high level of excitement for the ocean?Turn your passion into profession!Imagine…Your office is a boat.The morning starts with the sun rising over turquoise water. Your “meetings” involve guiding certified divers through vibrant coral gardens, swimming alongside graceful manta rays and curious turtles. You help people confront their fears, discover a new world beneath the surface, and come back to the boat with wide smiles and shining eyes.Now imagine what that means for you.Personal growth like no other — challenged by dynamic environments, you’ll learn to stay calm under pressure, make confident decisions, and lead with purpose. This is more than a qualification. It’s a transformation.Welcome to our SSI Divemaster ProgramHere, your training is not confined to classrooms. It happens on the boat, under the surface, and in real-life situations. You’ll live above the dive center in our cozy Divepoint Residence, our own guesthouse on Guraidhoo, just steps from the ocean and the heart of island life.Wake up and walk downstairs to your dive center. Train with experienced instructors.End the day watching the sunset with your fellow trainees — your soon-to-be dive family.We provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to:Guide certified divers safely and responsiblyAssist instructors in all SSI recreational scuba programsGrow into a professional who inspires trust and joy underwaterOur Divemaster training is not just another course — it’s an experience.Structured, supportive learning Real-world hands-on scenariosStrong focus on personal development A team that celebrates your wins and lifts you up when it gets toughYou’ll leave not only with a professional certification, but with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and the confidence to dive into your future — wherever it may lead.Because becoming a Dive Pro should be fun, fulfilling, and absolutely unforgettable.Are you ready to turn the ocean into your office?Let’s dive in.Read more about Guraidhoo and its dive sites: DivePoint GuraidhooWhat you will learnIn a 30 day course we will teach you mainly about Dive Management and as a part of that a lot about Risk Management.You will learn about leadership and people skills, how to communicate effectively, how to conduct briefings and impart a lot of information to people that will need it.You will also learn specific professional skills including Search and Recovery, Underwater Navigation and finally assisting Instructors on courses.And confidence. The confidence to take lead, to assume responsibility and to manage a dive.-> Complete with DivePoint Guraidhoo 60 logged dives, SSI Dive Guide and SSI Science of Diving and get automatically the recognition as SSI Divemaster.To know more about this course or its prerequisites, please feel free to contact us at gur@divepoint-maldives.com  https://divepoint-maldives.com/tour/divemaster-package/

Extend your rangeThis SSI Specialty needs 3 training dives that need to be completed in order to get certified. Please note that those have to be booked separately. We have a range of beautiful dive sites very close to Guraidhoo that are definitely worth seeing from a deeper perspective! If you are certified for diving with Enriched Air Nitrox we will even give you the nitrox tanks free of charge, to have even longer bottom time.Please contact us to schedule your course accordingly.Deep DivingAs a deep diver, you have the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's best dive sites and most popular marine life. There is so much waiting for you in the deep blue sea. In a balanced combination of theory sessions and open water dives, the SSI Deep Diving Specialty course will teach you everything you need for dives between 18 and 40 meters. You will learn how to plan and safely conduct your deep diving adventures and how to get the most out of your deep dives with the help of dive computers and gas consumption calculations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore the most beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for other advanced training courses, making it the next logical step in your diving education.

Night dives require very different skills than daylight dives. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty course is the best way to learn all about night diving and practice the techniques required to make you a safe and confident night diver. This course will give you all the knowledge and skills to dive safely and relaxed at night or in limited visibility conditions. In a balanced mix of online learning and open water dives, you will learn how to use special equipment, the correct entry and exit techniques and how to communicate with your dive buddy at night and in limited visibility. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification and be ready to dive into the dark with confidence....Please note: 2 training dives are needed to complete this course. Those you will have to book separately. 

This specialty course provides you with the knowledge and advanced skills you need to navigate safely and confidently underwater. You will learn the correct use of the compass, natural navigation techniques, estimating distances, leaving and returning to a given point and simple navigation patterns. You will also learn how to combine navigation techniques to optimize your diving experience. All of this will sharpen your underwater observation skills, increase your diving safety and help you get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

The most fun and favorite course for many divers! The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course is the best course to learn how to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, avoid accidents and apply practical techniques for performing rescues and emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water training, you will be well and safely prepared to deal with emergency and rescue situations. After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty certification....Please note: cost only includes learning material and certification. Mandatory training dives (3) need to be paid separately. Please contact us for further details. 

The SSI Science of Diving Specialty course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. The course is the foundation for most SSI Professional courses as well as some Extended Range courses and is an essential part of deepening your diving knowledge. You can complete your SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification online from the comfort of your own home. Upon completion of the course, you will be halfway to the coveted SSI Divemaster and receive your Science of Diving certification.This specialty is one of the prerequisites for becoming an SSI Divemaster.

React Right is SSI's emergency first responder course and provides the knowledge and practical skills to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible course, you can choose your subject areas, such as initial assessment, first aid, CPR and stabilization techniques. You will learn more about administering emergency oxygen and using the defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theory and practical exercise scenarios, this course will give you important tools and confidence to provide emergency assistance. Once certified, you will be able to act as a first aider, administer first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support. Earn your SSI React Right Specialty certification and help other divers in need. Start your SSI React Right Specialty course today!

Extend your bottom time! As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen.Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.Please note that the price is for the learning material and certification. Enriched Air Nitrox is a course you can do without completing training dives. 

SSI OPEN WATER DIVERGet certified and dive all over the worldCovers fundamental skills such as equipment use, underwater communication, and safety procedures. Enables divers to dive independently with a buddy to a specified depth up to 18 meters or 60 feet.Modular course and can be done in about 3 to 5 days.2x confined water skill practice sessions, 4x open water dives (max. depth: 18 m), equipment, course material and certificationSSI digital learning platform allows to study the theory already from home/in the eveningsMinimum age: 10+

Gliding fast in a current is a fantastic experience and opens up a whole new world. You will also naturally encounter the most spectacular sea creatures exactly where the current is strongest. When diving from land, you will notice how easy it is to reach your favorite dive sites from the shore. Waves, currents and tides have a big influence on your diving experience and can also jeopardize your safety underwater if you don't know how to deal with them. In the SSI Waves, Tides & Currents Specialty course you will improve your diving skills and understanding of dynamic water movement to dive safely in a variety of environments. You will gain a better understanding of open water situations and learn to better assess environmental conditions. For your certification, you will complete 2 dives.Please note that the price shown only includes the learning material and certification upon completion. For completing this course you will need to do 2 training dives.

React Right is SSI's emergency first responder course and provides the knowledge and practical skills to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible course, you can choose your subject areas, such as initial assessment, first aid, CPR and stabilization techniques. You will learn more about administering emergency oxygen and using the defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theory and practical exercise scenarios, this course will give you important tools and confidence to provide emergency assistance. Once certified, you will be able to act as a first aider, administer first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support. Earn your SSI React Right Specialty certification and help other divers in need. Start your SSI React Right Specialty course today!This course as well as Stress & Rescue is a mandatory part for the first professional diver level, Dive Master.

We are trying to target different water entries from our beautiful island Guraidhoo. Spreading awareness for pollution is a huge step towards environmental stewardship. And we all want to protect what we love - underwater and on land! So please join, invite others, and spread the word! If you have bags for collecting all sorts of trash, please bring them with you.

If you can't decide which specialty programs are best for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation as well as 3 other specialty areas before deciding on a full specialty training. It's a great way to experience what Advanced Open Water Diver training is all about and how valuable it can be for your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program you will learn 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a detailed briefing with your SSI Instructor. This program gives you complete freedom to explore everything. You can complete the entire specialty training at any time and receive credit for your Advanced Open Water Diver training.

Ready to take on a new adventure?Then join us on exploring our beautiful underwater world! Whether you are a water enthusiast or want to try something for the very first time, SCUBA might be just the right thing for you!Take your very first breaths underwater and experience a life changing feeling of weightlessness. And on top of that - here in the Maldives we have some of the most spectacular marine life and dive sites in the world.If you really liked it there is almost nothing in your way to continue your diving path and become certified with us!

Stay in one of our guesthouses on the local island of Guraidhoo and dive with us as much as you like for 6 days. The local island of Guraidhoo, nestled in the South Male Atoll of the Maldives, is characterized not only by its picturesque beaches, but also by the authentic culture of its inhabitants. With a population that lives mainly from fishing and handicrafts, Guraidhoo offers visitors a unique insight into traditional Maldivian island life.The underwater world off Guraidhoo is a true paradise for divers. With crystal clear waters and a rich variety of marine life, the region offers an impressive backdrop for diving adventures. The coral reefs that adorn the waters around Guraidhoo are home to a colorful array of fish species, including stunning tropical fish and majestic sea turtles.As a certified diver, join our daily guided boat dives with small groups: Boat Dives usually take place in the morning and in the afternoon. In the morning two dives can be done at two different diving spots, and in the afternoon a boat trip with 1 dive. Night dives are available upon request.For diving with us you can eitherjoin guided dives if you are certified and dived within the past 12 monthsstart with a Refresher and then join the group divestake courses from SSI Basic Diver all the way to SSI DivemasterPlease bringa valid dive certification from any recognized training agencya dive insurance (also available here on spot)medical approval for diving activitiesPrice IncludesSpeedboat ferry Male - Guraidhoo - Male7 Nights standard double room with breakfast; Rates are based on double occupancy. Various Guesthouse options available depending on individual preferenceNO LIMIT: Up to 3 dives per day on 6 consecutive daysPrice ExcludesEquipmentNight divesLunch & DinnerComplimentariesAir & weightsNITROX for certified diversTea & CoffeeAt South Male Atoll we have the great advantage to have the most famous dive spots just outside the center. No dive spot takes longer than 45 minutes, with most of the best ones within 10 minutes reach. For beginners as well as for the “very experienced ones” – we've got it all. From beautiful shallow coral gardens, over submerged mountains or steep walls and overhangs - to our channels with strong currents where you can see sharks.The most spectacular places of the atoll are Guraidhoo Corner, Cocoa Corner and Kandooma Thila. Here you find a cleaning station for sharks, eagle rays, Napoleons and huge turtles on the reef top too. On the Western outside reefs, you are accompanied by a big school of batfish during the entire dive. Directly in front of the island of Guraidhoo is our Manta Point, with Manta rays around from May to October.Various options for local guesthouses are available, depending on individual preferences. Have a look on our website or contact us directly to find out more.https://divepoint-maldives.com/tour/guraidhoo-special-offer/