SSI Zero to Hero: Beginner to DiveMaster in Goa

  • SSI Certified
  • 60-90 Days
  • 40m max
₹99,000per person, GST extra
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Duration
60-90 Days
Max depth
40m max
Certification
SSI
Category
Professional

Highlights

  • Beginner to SSI DiveMaster in 60 to 90 days
  • A job at FlyingFish when you finish: ₹33,000 a month
  • Every course, dive and certification in one price
  • 30 to 60 day internship with real guests

From non-diver to paid DiveMaster in 60 to 90 days

Programme fee
₹99,000 + GST
Duration
60 to 90 days
You finish as
SSI DiveMaster
Job offer
₹33,000 / month

You arrive in Goa with no diving experience. You leave as a certified SSI DiveMaster with a job at FlyingFish, paid ₹33,000 a month. Every course, every certification, all your equipment and a 30 to 60 day internship are in one price: ₹99,000 plus GST.

DiveMaster is the first professional level in scuba diving. A DiveMaster guides certified divers underwater, helps instructors run courses, briefs groups on the boat and handles safety at the dive site. It is a real job, and dive centres in India and abroad need people who can do it well.

How the programme works

1
Learn to dive
SSI Open Water Diver. Pool skills first, then 4 open water dives at Grande Island. You can now dive to 18m.
2
Go deeper
SSI Advanced Open Water and Enriched Air Nitrox. Deep dives to 30m, navigation, and longer dives on nitrox.
3
Learn to rescue
React Right first aid (CPR, oxygen, AED) and SSI Stress & Rescue. You learn to help a diver in trouble.
4
Build your log book
You dive almost every day with our team until you reach the 60 logged dives a DiveMaster needs.
5
Train as a professional
SSI DiveMaster theory and skills, then a 30 to 60 day internship on our boats with real guests.
6
Start work
Pass your DiveMaster assessment and join FlyingFish as a DiveMaster at ₹33,000 a month.
Who this is for: graduates who want a career outdoors instead of at a desk, people changing careers, and anyone who wants to turn a love of the sea into paid work. You do not need any diving experience. You do need to be a good swimmer, hold a degree and speak English with confidence.

Who can join

We take a small number of trainees each season, because every one of them is a future member of our crew. This is what we ask for:

A good swimmer. You can swim 200m without stopping and float or tread water for 10 minutes.
A graduate. You have completed a degree in any subject.
Good spoken English. You will brief guests from India and abroad, so you must speak clearly and confidently.
18 years or older on the day you start.
Medically fit to dive. You fill in a medical form on day 1. Some conditions need a doctor's note first.
No diving experience needed. The programme starts from zero.
60 to 90 days in Goa. You need to live near Candolim for the full programme.
Before you book: we have a short call with every applicant to check these points and answer your questions. Message us on WhatsApp to arrange it. We help you find a room near Novotel Candolim for your stay.

The full course pathway

SSI Open Water Diver (3–4 Days)The foundation certification: theory, pool sessions, 4 open water dives. You emerge able to dive independently to 18m.
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox (1–2 Days)Extended bottom times on oxygen-enriched breathing gas. Required for DiveMaster, because professional divers dive multiple times daily.
SSI Advanced Open Water (2–3 Days)5 adventure dives to 30m: mandatory deep and navigation dives plus 3 electives. Opens up Sail Rock and deeper sites.
React Right First Aid (1 Day)CPR, AED, first aid, oxygen administration. Required for DiveMaster. Life-saving skills beyond diving.
SSI Stress & Rescue (3–4 Days)Rescue skills for self and other divers. The most practically important course before DiveMaster. Hard DM prerequisite.
Logged Dive Accumulation60 logged dives required for DiveMaster. During the prerequisite courses and internship, you build the dive log. Fun dives included.
DiveMaster Academic TrainingAdvanced theory to instructor-equivalent level. Physics, physiology, equipment, dive site management, emergency procedures.
30–60 Day DiveMaster InternshipWorking as a DM intern at FlyingFish: guiding certified divers, assisting instructors, running briefings. Real professional experience.

What your ₹99,000 includes

SSI Open Water Diver course
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox specialty
SSI Advanced Open Water course
React Right first aid, CPR and oxygen
SSI Stress & Rescue course
SSI DiveMaster training (theory and practical)
30 to 60 day DiveMaster internship
All dives needed to reach 60 logged dives
Full ScubaPro equipment for the whole programme
All course materials
All SSI certification fees
Boat trips to Grande Island for every training dive
A DiveMaster job at FlyingFish on completion, paid ₹33,000 a month

Not included

  • GST (18%)
  • Accommodation and food in Goa (we suggest places to stay)
  • Travel to and from Goa
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra specialty courses you choose to add
How payment works: pay ₹5,000 online to hold your place. You pay the balance plus GST at our centre when you start. The full fee with GST is ₹1,16,820.

Your job after the programme

When you pass your SSI DiveMaster assessment, you join FlyingFish as a DiveMaster in Goa at ₹33,000 a month. You already know our boats, our dive sites and our team, so you start work on day one.

What a DiveMaster does at FlyingFish

Guide certified divers at Grande Island and our other dive sites
Help instructors in the pool and in open water
Look after first-time divers on SSI Try Scuba and Basic Diver dives
Give dive briefings on the boat
Set up, check and care for dive equipment
Handle safety and first aid at the dive site

Where it can take you

Your SSI DiveMaster card is valid at SSI dive centres around the world
With experience, train as an SSI Instructor and teach your own courses
Work seasons in the Andamans, Lakshadweep, Thailand or the Maldives
Why we hire our own trainees: we train you for 60 to 90 days on the way we work. It makes sense for us to keep the people we have trained.

60–90 Days of Diving at Grandé Island, Goa

Every single dive during the Zero to Hero program takes place at Grandé Island, 30 minutes by speedboat from Novotel Candolim. By the end, you know every dive site on the island in every condition.

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Grandé Island Reef
5–18m · All levels

Coral gardens, moray eels, snappers, parrotfish. The primary training reef, with gentle conditions and rich marine life.

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Suzy's Wreck
12–18m · OW+

British-era vessel thick with soft coral. Resident groupers, blue-spotted stingrays, moray eels. Light-zone penetration possible.

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Sail Rock
14–24m · AOW recommended

Rocky pinnacle with currents and pelagics. Eagle rays, drift diving. One of Goa's most dynamic dive sites.

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Shelter Cove
6–14m · All levels

Protected bay, very gentle. Nudibranchs, pipefish, seahorses. Ideal for skill-focused dives without current distraction.

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Bounty Bay
5–12m · All levels

Shallow reef for long bottom times. Macro life: nudibranchs, ornate ghost pipefish. Great for photography and hover practice.

Diving volume: Zero to Hero graduates typically log 80–120+ dives at Grandé Island during the program, across all five sites, in conditions ranging from flat-calm to mild current. This gives you comprehensive site knowledge that is immediately valuable when you start working as a DiveMaster.

Why take your course with FlyingFish in Goa

What is different about training with us.

ScubaPro Equipment, Serviced on Schedule

Pro-grade gear serviced every 100 dives or 6 months, not when it fails. MK25/S620 regulator, Hydros Pro BCD, Aladin Sport dive computer. You train on the same equipment working instructors use.

Maximum 4:1 Diver-to-Instructor Ratio

Your instructor knows where you are underwater at all times. No crowded groups. If a skill needs more practice, you get the time, not the time left over after 8 other students.

Both SSI and PADI Certifications at One Centre

We teach both agencies at the same location. You choose which certification fits your future dive plans. We give you honest advice, not a push toward whichever we sell more of.

Professional Base at 5-Star Novotel Candolim

Proper briefing rooms, clean equipment rinsing stations, structured course schedule. The difference between a dive school and a beach shack matters when you are doing a multi-day certification course.

You Graduate Knowing FlyingFish's Team, Sites, and Standards

90 days at one centre means you are not just certified. You know the instructors, you know every dive site at Grandé Island in every condition, and you have the FlyingFish team's reference. That combination is significantly more valuable to future employers than a certification card from a centre you left after 2 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

The programme fee is ₹99,000 plus 18% GST, so ₹1,16,820 in total. This covers every course, all certification fees, your equipment, all training dives and the internship. You pay ₹5,000 online to hold your place and the balance at our centre.

Yes. When you pass your SSI DiveMaster assessment, FlyingFish hires you as a DiveMaster in Goa at a salary of ₹33,000 a month.

You need to be a good swimmer, a graduate with a completed degree, confident in spoken English, 18 or older and medically fit to dive. You do not need any diving experience.

Yes. The programme starts with the SSI Open Water Diver course, where you take your first breaths underwater in the pool. Most of our trainees have never dived before they start.

Most trainees finish in 60 to 90 days. The courses take about 2 to 3 weeks. The rest of the time you build up to 60 logged dives and complete your DiveMaster internship. Weather and your own pace decide the exact length.

A DiveMaster gives safety briefings and guides guests from all over India and the world. Clear English keeps divers safe and is the main language of the dive industry.

Accommodation is not included. Rooms near Candolim cost about ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 a month. Many trainees share a flat to keep costs down. We send you a list of places we recommend.

Yes. SSI is one of the two largest scuba training agencies in the world, and SSI dive centres in over 100 countries accept the SSI DiveMaster card. Some resorts hire only PADI professionals, so check before you apply to a specific one.

The Goa dive season runs from October to May, which is the best time to start. Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and we will confirm a place.
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