Koh Tao Divemaster Programme Essential Info
Koh Tao Divemasters swim with sharks before breakfast! The most popular Thailand gap year programme.
Imagine sinking down to 30 metres, a huge wall of water between you and the surface, suddenly out of the corner of your eye you see a 2 metre shark swim past, the adrenaline kicks up a notch. Yes! this is living.
The Koh Tao Divemaster course gives you plenty of opportunity to dive with sharks, whale sharks and thousands of tropical fish! The Xtreme Gap Koh Tao Divemaster course provides you with unlimited diving, exploring the tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand during your Thailand Gap year.
But the Koh Tao Divemaster course is not just about diving, as you will be leading divers on fun dives and assisting in open water lessons you will develop leadership skills necessary when leading divers in the underwater world. Koh Tao Divemasters become trained in reacting to and dealing with emergencies. Helping distressed divers and learning about the physics of diving.
Location
The beautiful paradise island of Koh Tao has lots of dive sites and offers a great variety of conditions, perfect for completing your Koh Tao Divemaster course. During your Koh Tao Divemaster you will go from Zero to Hero, completing all the necessary courses to qualify as a Divemaster and then when you are qualified, you can gain paid work as a Divemaster at any accredited PADI dive resort in the world or continue your stay in Koh Tao working as a Divemaster. Just imagine living in a tropical paradise with fun filled days and exciting nights. Experience the freedom and happiness and change your life.
Koh Tao Divemasters Living the Ultimate Lifestyle!
Hundreds of travellers come to Thailand and Koh Tao each year with the intention of doing a scuba diving course. For many the open water and advanced course is their intention, however Koh Tao has addictive atmosphere. The lifestyle and setting offers and incredible experience. People become so enthralled by the scuba diving and the lifestyle on offer that they end up prolonging their stay to train up to Divemaster level and sometime Scuba diving instructor.The Divemaster course brings you a slice of this amazing lifestyle. You get to enjoy your days and nights, enjoying what you enjoy doing: Scuba diving and living on a paradise island, making lots of friends and feeling good!
Cost of livingCost of living is cheap in Koh Tao, luxuries are affordable and fun on the island is forever present. Imagine never having to cook or do your laundry, all you have to think about is how to get the most amount of fun out of your day. With the Xtreme Gap Koh Tao Divemaster course you can stay a while on a tropical paradise not only gaining more diving experience but thoroughly enjoying life.
Accommodation
The accommodation in the resort in Koh Tao is of a very high standard complimenting your stay in paradise perfectly. A short stroll through palm trees from the beach you will find your beautiful new, safe clean home from home. A beautiful and laid back resort with a swimming pool, set in tropical Thai gardens. The fan rooms are big, clean and comfortable and have an en-suite and there is a maid service twice a week and a laundry service (approx. €1 per big bag load) located next door.
Room upgrades are possible to air conditioning and hot water showers and single person supplement (standard is based on twin share) - please contact us for details. Click in this link for more information on the accommodation on Koh Tao.
Getting ThereThe Koh Tao Divemaster course begins in Bangkok and includes an night in a luxury hotel near the Khao San Road and your transfer to Koh Tao. If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form. We ensure you have enough time to relax and enjoy Bangkok before heading to Koh Tao. We will also provide with an extensive pre-departure kit to get the most of of your time in Bangkok. You can explore temples, cruise down the river and check out the sites and sounds of the Khao San Road backpacker area, located seconds away from your luxury 4* hotel, included in the price.
When To GoThe Koh Tao Divemaster programme begins on the 1st and 15th of the month and runs all year.
Why Xtreme Gap?
The Koh Tao Divemaster programme is an unforgettable experience, we make it easy to enroll in the programme and ensure you are supported every step of the way. We will address all there is to know before you sign up and check that you are suitable (not everyone is cut out for diving). You are in safe hands as Xtreme Gap is by run professionally qualified divers who have completed a Koh Tao Divemaster course.
Only with Xtreme Gap's Koh Tao Divemaster course can you train over a period of 12 weeks (most offer 8 to 10 weeks) and you get a luxury Bangkok transfer included in the price. This means we will see to it that you kick start your experience staying in a 4* hotel on the Khao San Road, and we arrange your transfer and even have you picked up off the boat on your arrival on Koh Tao.
Having a base of operations on Koh Tao, and many customers stationed there at any one time, completing not only Divemaster courses but also many other extreme sports, we are able to offer a great sense of community to customers joining our programmes. We encourage our groups to be social and invite everyone for an evening out out once a month, and provide a full island introduction on arrival. We will also assist with the correct visas and we have a member of staff permanently stationed in Koh Tao, to ensure all runs smoothly and that you have the best time possible. Furthermore, we are one of the best value Koh Tao Divemaster providers out there.
Price and Dates
The Koh Tao Divemaster Course Prices €3130 (12 weeks) probably the best value Divemaster course available!
- 5 week Divemaster course in Thailand € 2399
- 6 week Divemaster course in Thailand € 2499
- 8 week Divemaster course in Thailand € 2719
- 12 week Divemaster course in Thailand € 3130
Are you already qualified diver?
- Scuba diving course Advanced Water to Divemaster including Scuba Gear for rent 12 weeks € 2929
- Scuba diving course EFR to Divemaster including Scuba Gear for rent 12 weeks € 2679
- Thailand Scuba Diving Courses PADI Instructor Course Add-on (4 weeks) € 2.559
Do you have a different time frame in mind? We can tailor your Divemaster course to as little as 5 weeks or extend it further. Contact us for details and prices.
Want to spoil yourself? This link will take you to the Koh Tao Upgrades. From room upgrades and luxury spa visits to Yoga and Muay Thai training sessions. Curious? Have a look!
Included
The Koh Tao Divemaster course includes:
- Travel advice prior to departure to Thailand
- Help with your 3 month Visa for Thailand
- Hotel in Bangkok on the night before leaving for paradise
- Transfer from Bangkok to Koh Tao in Thailand
- In country representative to meet you off the boat
- Comfortable and clean: 12 weeks accommodation at the dive resort
- Island introduction and orientation and dinner party on arrival
- Organized monthly night out for Xtreme Gappers
- PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and EFR first aid courses (and/or a Scuba review session if you already have a dive qualification)
- PADI Divemaster course in Koh Tao including unlimited diving
- Dedicated diving instructor
- All PADI Open water to Divemaster course workbooks and manuals
- Divemaster kit pack (for you to keep) - Dive encyclopedia, Divemaster slates, RDP Wheel
- Use of dive equipment during the full duration of the Divemaster course
- Qualification certificates for all courses
- Substantial discounts of retail prices for all diving equipment
Excluded
- Flight tickets to and from Bangkok (although we can assist)
- Food and drinks
- Costs for visa's Padi
- Divemaster registration and annual subscription fees
- Travel insurance and diving insurance
- Transfer ticket back from Koh Tao to Bangkok. Our rep can help you sorting this out once you are on the island.
Please note this programme does not include meals, we are often asked why and the answer is simple. You can eat out in Thailand for as little as €1. If we included all of your food, you would have to eat in the same place all the time. We feel that there is so much amazing food to discover in Thailand, that you should be able choose where to eat and when to eat. Going out for dinner is also a social event, you will discover that during the day everyone is training, and you meet in the evening for a nice Thai Curry somewhere. Our rep can tell you all about the nice places to eat.
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