PADI Divemaster on Koh Tao
Your first professional step in diving. Four weeks, a rolling start and a small group.
What is a PADI Divemaster?
Divemaster is the first professional rating in PADI. As a Divemaster you lead dives and assist instructors on courses, and you can work with it anywhere in the world.
The programme normally takes 4 weeks and you can start at any time. Need more time? That's no problem at all.
Ask about DivemasterWhat you do in four weeks on Koh Tao
You learn the trade hands-on, above and below the water:
- Leading dives
- Assisting on courses, alongside an instructor
- Improving your communication and your own dive skills
- Taking part in workshops
You also learn more about equipment, physics and physiology. The programme comes with extensive PADI eLearning, so you can work through the theory at your own pace.
Our schedule includes courses, the daily boat and the two fixed trips. Which of these are part of your programme and what your weeks look like: ask us on WhatsApp.
After the programme: gaining experience or becoming an instructor
We encourage all our Divemaster trainees to stay on for a while afterwards to gain work experience. Want to carry on as a PADI instructor after your Divemaster? What is possible and what staying on involves: ask us on WhatsApp.
What you need to start
Any PADI courses you still need, you can take with us before starting the Divemaster: the Open Water, the Advanced and Rescue Diver with EFR.
Not at 40 dives yet? Ask us about ways to get there, for example with fun dives and trips. To certify as a Divemaster, PADI requires 60 logged dives by the end of the programme.
- 18 or over
- Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver (PADI or equivalent)
- Valid first aid and CPR certificate, for example PADI EFR, no more than two years old
- Fit to dive: you complete PADI's medical statement
- 40 logged dives to start
Personal attention during your professional training too
At Below Zero Divers we train in small groups. That means attention to your development and room to go at your own pace. And you can get your explanations in Dutch.
The Divemaster costs ฿45,000.
- PADI eLearning and materials
- Dive equipment
- PADI Divemaster application fee: AU$286 (2026), paid separately
- Flights, accommodation and travel insurance that covers diving (required)
Frequently asked questions
What does the Divemaster programme cost?
฿45,000, including PADI eLearning, materials and dive equipment. The PADI Divemaster application fee of AU$286 (2026) is paid separately.
How long does it take?
Normally 4 weeks. If you need more time, that's no problem.
When can I start?
The programme has a rolling start. Send us a message with your travel dates and we'll plan it together.
What are the requirements?
You are 18 or over, hold Open Water, Advanced and Rescue Diver (PADI or equivalent), have a valid first aid and CPR certificate such as PADI EFR, are fit to dive and have 40 logged dives.
I don't have 40 dives yet. Can I still start?
Ask us about ways to get those dives. Any PADI courses you still need, you can take with us before starting the Divemaster.
Is accommodation included?
No, accommodation is not included in the price. Questions about where to stay during the programme? Send us a message on WhatsApp.
Can I become an instructor afterwards?
Ask us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you what the options are.
Do I need insurance?
Yes. Travel insurance that covers diving is required. As an extra option we recommend DiveAssure.
Thinking of going pro?
Send a message about the requirements, your start date or what you still need, and we'll help you work it out.
Ask us on WhatsApp+66 90 984 6090
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