Dive Kauai’s Divemaster Internship offers rigorous training and real-world leadership in Kauai’s rich marine environment. Turn your passion into a professional dive career in Hawaii’s premier underwater playground.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
4–8 weeks minimum
Fitness Level
Good physical shape and swimming skill required to handle sustained underwater work and leadership duties.
Wildlife
History
Kauai’s coastal waters have long been central to native Hawaiian fishing traditions and navigation.
Conservation
Dive Kauai supports Project AWARE initiatives and local efforts to reduce marine debris and protect coral reefs.
Dive Kauai
Dive Kauai’s Divemaster Internship offers rigorous training and real-world leadership in Kauai’s rich marine environment. Turn your passion into a professional dive career in Hawaii’s premier underwater playground.
Dive Kauai is a Poipu-based scuba operator on the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii, offering guided dives, discover scuba experiences, certification courses, and a Divemaster internship. The company provides PADI programs including Discover Scuba in pool settings at the Sheraton Kauai Resort and Grand Hyatt Resort, an introductory two-tank ocean experience for new divers, a Two Tank South Island Boat Adventure aboard the Ho'onui catamaran for certified divers, and PADI Advanced Open Water and Divemaster internship courses.
Instructors deliver personalized instruction in small groups, covering essential skills, safety briefings, and local marine environment orientation. Pool-based Discover Scuba sessions focus on confined-water skill practice and confidence-building before ocean dives. Ocean experiences reach depths appropriate for introductory training, with the introductory program allowing dives to about 40 feet under supervision. The Two Tank South Island Boat Adventure emphasizes reef exploration and sea turtle sightings while operating from a dedicated dive vessel.
Dive Kauai includes gear options with transparent pricing; small-group sizes limit diver-to-instructor ratios to prioritize safety and attention. The Divemaster internship combines leadership training, hands-on dive operation experience, and professional development for candidates pursuing a dive career. The PADI Advanced Open Water course runs across two days, featuring five dives including navigation and deep dives.
Located in Poipu, Dive Kauai serves resort guests and visiting divers with scheduled pool sessions and ocean departures, maintaining local knowledge, PADI-aligned curricula, and a focus on safe, educational, and enjoyable scuba experiences. Booking is available for resort guests and independent travelers conveniently throughout the year.
Location
Poipu, Kauai
South shore of Kauai, Hawaii
Small Groups
Small groups
Personalized instruction and attention
PADI Programs
Discover to Divemaster
PADI-aligned training
Boat Dives
Ho'onui Catamaran
Two-tank South Island Adventure
Reserve Discover Scuba pool sessions, a Two Tank South Island Boat Adventure, or PADI courses in Poipu to secure expert instruction and small-group attention.
Arrive Prepared with Your Own Gear
Bringing your personal SCUBA equipment enhances comfort and familiarity during training; discounted packages are available.
Stay Hydrated and Sun-Protected
Hawaii’s tropical sun can be intense—use reef-safe sunscreen and drink plenty of water on and off the boat.
Respect Marine Life
Maintain safe distances from turtles and reef inhabitants to protect fragile ecosystems and avoid fines under Hawaiian law.
Plan for Physical Fitness
Strong swimming ability and good physical condition improve endurance and safety throughout the internship.
Personal Dive Mask and Snorkel
Ensures clear vision and comfort during repeated dives.
summer
Fins
Efficient propulsion critical during extended underwater sessions.
Dive Computer
Monitors depth and time to enhance safety during training dives.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects skin and preserves fragile marine environments.
summer