The Academy

We're Accredited

Dreamers Dive Academy is proud to be a registered 5 Star TDI SDI Instructor Training Facility. 

After years in the industry, working with various dive agencies, we found ourselves feeling at home with Training International. Thanks to  their unparalleled customer service, high quality materials, innovation and above all it is led by divers with a common vision.

Diving in Timor Leste offers a wide range of sites to suit all experience levels and all our classes are kept in small groups to ensure a personal service. This way, regardless of where your experienced level is at this stage, there is plenty of space to develop in a safe and fun environment. 

 We are looking forward to guide you into your first breaths underwater, your next underwater adventure or your first steps into the dive industry as professional! 

Technical Training

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A perfect place to learn

Timor Leste’s coast line has plenty of beautiful walls that drop down to hundreds of meters and is all just a walk off the beach. This and its sheltered reefs offer the perfect environment for those looking to go beyond recreational diving. Through TDI (Technical Diving International), the largest and most recognized technical diving agency in the world we are looking forward to share our passion and knowledge for the following courses.

Course
Description
Cost USD
# Of dives
# Of days

Nitrox Diver

A better understanding of gas laws. A more indepth course than its recreational versions, as is used as a baseline for further technical training. Certifies you to use mixes with up to 40% O2

200

1/2 days
No dives / 2 dives

Intro to tech

Start thinking as a technical diver. This course teaches you more about dive planning, use of a redundant air source and other safety features.

520

4 dives
2.5 days

Sidemount (Tec)

Taking your sidemount system to specific tasks. Improve your dive planning, skills and polish your trim when handling extra cylinders.

650

6 dives
4 days

Advanced nitrox

Learn how to further extend bottom times by optimizing gas mixes up to 100% to a maximum depth of 40m.

920

6 dives
4 days

Deco procedures

Learn how to execute proper decompression dive planning by improving your knowledge in physics, physiology, decompression theory and modern tools used to aid our plan to a max. Depth of 45m

920

6 dives (not all deco dives)
4 days

Adv. Nitrox & Deco Procedures combined

Decompression procedures and Advance nitrox can be easily combined to optimise bottom times and decompression. It is the best way to do this courses!

1280

8 dives (not all deco dives)
6 days

Sidemount or Intro to Tech with Advance Nitrox & Deco Procedures

This is the best option if you don't have previous experienced with twin tank systems or side mount and due to the nature of the courses they can easily be thought in combination as one program.

1590

10 dives

7 days

Gas blender nitrox

Learn how to operate nitrox gas blending systems (good course for dive professionals)
350
No dives- Hours experience filling
2 half days

Important information:

Contact us directly for group prices or if you wish to book multiple courses as discounts may apply.

Recreational Training

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Start diving in Timor Leste!

Timor Leste diving offers the opportunity to witness the most biodiverse reefs known to science, and how fortunate one can be to say that you have learned to dive  in these waters! 

Being either on your first underwater kicks or looking to expand your underwater experience/knowledge we look forward to be by your side, sharing the world we love so much!

Course
Description
Cost USD
# Of dives
# Of days

Open Water Diver 

Learn to dive and join a all new world beneath the surface. Certification recognized worldwide and allows you to dive down to 18m. - Min. age 10 years old

440

4 dives

3 days

Dreamers Open Water Diver 

The best option for the residents. Take your time and maximize learning with your instructor. Taking two extra dives allow you to take your buoyancy and comfort in the water to the next level. Same certification as above. 

525

6 dives

4 days

Adventure diver Program

Venture into Deep, navigation and other 3 dives of your choice to gain experience and with it earn a certification that would allow you to dive down to 30m

380

5 dives

2.5 days

Rescue diver

Taking a farther step into understanding safety management of your dives.

380

8hrs of in water training

3 days

Deep specialty

OW divers can take this course to extend their depth limit from 18m to 40m. Learn the physiology and physics involved on every scuba dive

360

4 dives

2.5 days

Research specialty

For this with any interest on scientific studies. Learn how to do underwater surveys whilst improving buoyancy skills.

360

4 dives

2.5 days

Computer nitrox Sepcialty

An easy step with big rewards; such as extended bottom time. Basic course to understand Nitrox benefits, safety guidelines and to operate O2 analyzers.

180

2 dives

1 day/2 days

Underwater navigation Specialty

Improve your skills in compass use and understanding of natural references for navigation.

260

2 dives
1.5 days

Night and limited visibility

Learn how to dive comfortably at night but more importantly how to navigate and stick with you buddy in lower visibility

260

2 dives
1.5 days

Marine environment awareness

Learn more about the underwater world, the organisms that live there and how they interact with each other

260

2 dives
1.5 days

Search and recovery

Learn how to perform search patterns and look for lost items. Also discover how to safely bring heavier items to the surface using a lift bag

260

2 dives
1.5 days

Sidemount (recreational)

OW divers can learn a new gear configuration providing great advantages in your trim and possibilities for more specialised diving.

440
4 dives
3 days

Solo diver Specialty

Learn how to safely be fully independent underwater and become a better dive buddy.

480

4 dives
3 days

Equipment specialist

If you have an interest in scuba equipment and looking for a better understanding of its functioning and care.

180

No dives
1 day

Advanced Scuba Diver

Log 25 dives and complete 4 specialties and this certificate is yours! Becoming a true advance diver.

NA

NA

NA

Master Diver

The highest qualification for the recreational diver. Earned for those holding 4 specialty cards, rescue diver qualification and 50 logged dives.

NA

NA

NA

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First Aid Training

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Certify your team!

First Aid training brings basic skills forward that provide the student with the confidence to take action during an emergency. Responding promptly can save a life or prevent permanent disability on a victim. 

Our international and local team look forward to tailor training to individuals or full corporations alike.

– Minimising risk at work or at home is an invaluable skill 

Course
Description
Cost USD
# Of days

Adult, Child & Infant Emergency Care

Full Airst Aid program including Cardio-Pulmonary Resucitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

150

1

Oxygen Administration

Oxygen is a key element when dealing with in water incidents; from drowning to Decompression illness. This course will teach how to safely handle and provide Emergency Oxygen.

90

Half day

Above courses combined

Fit in both courses in one session

190

1 day

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