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:

Training available in English and Spanish.
We highly recommend that students study prior arrival as this optimizes time both with the instructor and in the classroom focusing on the specific areas of struggle or interest, as well as time in the water. We can provide an online code if a deposit of 30% is provided to cover material.
In all of our TDI courses we include more dives than required by the agency to give you more experience with your instructor.
During all training : 1st AID, Emergency O2 and evacuation plan are available.
We take a maximum of 2 students per instructor to optimize personal service.
Our prices include all hard gear already I.E. Sidemount/twins harness, stage sets, accessories and regulators, We still recommend students to use their own for comfort and familiarity. We can advise in purchase, setup and assistance with items we may have available for sale. Please note long wetsuit, dive booties, fins, mask and dive computer are advised as minimum requirement.
Following our all inclusive pricing, Nitrox as required, lunch and soft drinks are included during training.
Discounts may apply for groups, professionals, course nominations etc. Feel free to contact us directly in order to find out more.

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

Important information:

Training available in English, Tetum, Bahasa and Spanish.
We highly recommend that students study prior to arrival as this optimizes time both with the instructor and in the classroom focusing on the specific areas of struggle or interest, as well as time in the water. We can provide an online code if a deposit of 30% is paid to cover material.
Following our “we go beyond” philosophy in the courses of Solo, Sidemount and research, we offer 2 extra dives beyond those required by the agency.
We take a maximum of 4 students per instructor to optimize our personal service with the exception of Solo and Sidemount where we take a maximum of 2 and 3 students respectively.
During all training as in our fun dives: 1st AID, Emergency O2 and evacuation plan is available.
Our prices are all inclusive. Full set of gear, lunch and soft drinks during training.
Contact us directly for resident rates, group prices or if you wish to book multiple courses as discounts may apply.

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

Important information:

Training available in English, Tetum, Bahasa and Spanish
We highly recommend that students study prior to arrival as this optimizes time both with the instructor and in the classroom focusing on the specific areas of struggle or interest. We can provide an online code if a deposit of 30% is paid to cover material.
We provide tailored training sessions for groups and corporations.
Our prices are all inclusive. Necessary materials, lunch and soft drinks during training.
Discounted rates apply for groups and corporations.