Crystal Dive Koh Tao is the best place to complete your PADI Divemaster course.
Our team of experienced PADI instructors teach all levels of PADI diving courses in small groups to make sure everyone receives quality training and maximum enjoyment.
Are you ready to become a leader who mentors and motivates others?
Would you like an intensive schedule? Or more relaxed? – It’s up to you!
At Crystal Dive Resort we schedule the Divemaster course using a personalised flexible scheduling system. On average candidates take 4-6 weeks of training through to Divemaster, but it’s your choice; if you want to take your time and rack up lots of dives and experience that’s fine with us.
Flexible Duration (course scheduled around you!)
Unlimited diving during your course.
Lots of real-life hands-on experience.
Includes all scuba gear rental.
Become part of the team!
To join our PADI Divemaster program there are some minimum prerequisites:
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Minimum Age
To join our PADI Divemaster program you have to be at least 18 years of age.
Minimum Dives
To join our PADI Divemaster program you need to have 40 logged scuba dives. If you don’t have them upon arrival, you can build those up here before officially starting with your training.
Certifications
You will have to be a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent) and completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or equivalent) within 24 months before Course start & certification.
Medical Statement
You need to be medically fit for diving. You will find the Medical Statement for Scuba Diving here to download. To participate in a Pro-Level-Training Course you need this Medical signed by a physician issued within12 months before course start.
TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT YOUR PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE WILL LOOK LIKE,
HERE’S AN EXAMPLE SCHEDULE:
To begin with you will sit an Orientation. This is conducted by one of our two dedicated ‘Divemaster in Training co-ordinators’. Our DMT Co-ordinators will be responsible for supervising your entire course and overseeing your schedule from Day 1.
As well as scheduling they personally conduct the following modules:
DIVEMASTER SKILL CIRCUITS
DIVEMASTER Workshops
DIVEMASTER Deep Diver Workshop
Emergency Assistance Plan
Knowledge Development, Knowledge Reviews & Exams
Water Assessments, Underwater Mapping Project
DIVEMASTER Search & Recovery Workshop
Early during your DM course you will be assigned a ‘mentor’ from our Instructional team. They will personally oversee your progress and ensure your course is progressing as you wish (and as we wish too!).
You will spend some of the course ‘assisting student divers in training’ and although you will have the opportunity to assist a variety of our Instructors, and when possible, assist your mentor.
We will schedule your training in sequence, building up your diving skills, confidence and experience step by step whilst you enjoy Koh Tao’s fantastic dive sites and marine life.
We have over 25 dive sites close to the island ranging from shallow coral reefs, giant boulders, small caves and swim-throughs to deeper outer laying pinnacles. There are also two wreck dive sites within a 25-minute trip.
As your Divemaster internship progresses, you’ll gradually assume more responsibility, becoming more and more part our team.
You’ll be assisting with:
Boat & dive centre logistics
Assisting Scuba Reviews
Delivering briefings to divers
Assisting our Instructors with student diver training
Guiding certified divers on underwater tours
Assisting our Divemasters with certified divers
ACCOMMODATION ON KOH TAO
Alongside the Divemaster course we can help organise a range of accommodation to make sure your stay here on Koh Tao is comfortable.
Most long term Dive internship trainees stay at a nearby guesthouse. You can get your own private room with cable TV, fridge, en-suite bathroom, wifi etc. The prices vary depending on size, a/c or fan cooled, whether you want a hot shower and also the season.
If you budget for 10,000 – 14,000 THB per month you will not be disappointed although there are places available from as little as 7,000 THB.
If you prefer something more up market, there are detached private bungalows or houses with multiple bedrooms, kitchens etc. These range from 18,000 – 30,000 THB per month, depending on location, size. etc.
We’re happy to show you around all room options on arrival and help find somewhere you are happy with. And if you have any special requests, please feel free to let us know and we’ll do our best to help.
Our PADI Divemaster Course Cost: 30,000 baht **
** Additional costs
2023 Divemaster Application Fee: $AUS 245
PADI Divemaster Materials – 8,000 baht
All Divemaster candidates must have a set of required materials for use during the course and to retain afterwards.
PADI Divemaster e-Learning or paper Manual
Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
PADI Instructor Manual
Divemaster Slates
DSD Cue card
ReActivate
Digital Electronic Recreational Dive Planner (e-RDPML)
PADI Log Book
PADI Laptop Bag
Professional Level Insurance
We include a “Dive Assist” Insurance with all our Diving Lifestyle programs and insist ALL our Divemaster in training candidates hold a personal diving insurance. You can source your own from the wide range available on the market, or alternatively we can arrange the Dive Assist policy for you. Find more infos under this link:
As you are completing a Professional level training course, you will be completing multiple dives over multiple days over multiple weeks. It is important you have an insurance policy that covers this type of diving.
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Become a certified Divemaster and be able to:
Guide certified divers on underwater tours
Assist in the training of new divers
Co-ordinate dive trip logistics in a leadership role.
Conduct Divemaster programs such as Scuba Reviews & Discover snorkeling
Assist with Equipment Maintenance
Advise both student and certified divers on subjects as diverse as Marine Life, equipment selection and where the best diving is!
฿30,000
** Additional costs
2023 Divemaster Application Fee: $AUS 245
PADI Divemaster Crewpack – 8,000 baht
Divemaster Materials:
PADI Divemaster e-Learning & Manual
Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
PADI Instructor Manual
Divemaster Slates
DSD Cue card
ReActivate
Digital Electronic Recreational Dive Planner (e-RDPML)
PADI Log Book
(All Divemaster candidates must have a set of required materials for use during the course and to retain afterwards.)
PADI Divemaster Course
** Additional costs
2023 Divemaster Application Fee: $AUS 245
PADI Divemaster Crewpack – 8,000 baht
Divemaster Materials:
PADI Divemaster e-Learning & Manual
Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
PADI Instructor Manual
Divemaster Slates
DSD Cue card
ReActivate
Digital Electronic Recreational Dive Planner (e-RDPML)
PADI Log Book
(All Divemaster candidates must have a set of required materials for use during the course and to retain afterwards.)
