Divemaster Internship
PADI Divemaster Internship - Age 18+, 2-6 weeks - Course - 45,000 THB, Materials - 7,500 THB
Get scuba diving certified for free with a PADI Divemaster Internship with Scubafish Dive Centre Ko Lanta Thailand
Sign up for the PADI Divemaster Internship and receive free training
in return for work experience. Get trained and certified as a professional
PADI Divemaster, without the expense!
Do you want to become a professional Scuba Diver for Free?
Our PADI Divemaster Internship allows you to receive free training in return for work experience. Get trained and certified as a professional PADI Divemaster, without the expense!
Add to your training with real-life, hands-on experience. We believe this is the best grounding you can get if you’d like to take your diving career to the next step. You will be qualified to guide certified divers, conduct PADI Scuba Reviews and assist PADI Instructors in some of their tasks. This qualification allows you to make money from scuba diving. Earn a living, doing what you love!
Become a professional member of PADI, the world’s biggest dive educator, and you’ll be able to work in the dive industry in PADI dive centres and resorts around the world.
You’ll gain solid training with real-life, hands-on experience. We believe this is the best grounding you can get if you’d like to take your scuba diving career to the next step.
Please see the Divemaster page for further information about the PADI Divemster course.
How long is the PADI Divemaster Internship programme?
The Divemaster Course itself can be completed in 2-6 weeks, although if you have more time, you will find it a more relaxed experience! The time it takes is very dependent on the amount of experience and number of logged dives you already have, as well as how hard you are prepared to work, as there is quite a lot of self-study involved!
The way the PADI Divemaster Internship works is that we work out a price for your Internship, taking into account how many logged dives you have, then we calculate how long you need to work as a Divemaster for us, in order to pay back the amount. You can part-pay for the course & part-work it off if you prefer. We would recommend 3-6 months as a good period of time to allocate to this project.
We hope that after you complete your training programme, you will continue to work as a paid professional PADI Divemaster with us.
Who can apply for the PADI Divemaster Internship programme?
If you’re aged 18+ and have a 20+ logged dives, have already completed the PADI Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver courses (or equivalent), are in general good health and fitness, you should be eligible to become a fully certified Divemaster. You must also have an up-to-date First Aid/CPR or Emergency First Responder qualification. If you need to complete more dives, or the Advanced, EFR or Rescue Diver courses, please take a look at the multi-course package price deals.
We currently accept 2 people per season ontp the PADI Divemaster Internship program. We are looking for people who will become part of the Scubafish Dive Team. We expect you to be involved in running the shop (just like our other staff) and hope that after you complete your training, you will continue to work as a professional Divemaster with us. We therefore limit the number of Divemaster Trainee positons we offer each year, to ensure we can devote enough time to training you well.
How much does it cost?
We provide all your training, manuals, equipment rental and up to 40 dives for free. In return, you must agree to work for us until you clear your course fees, after your certification as a PADI Divemaster is complete. You will gain invaluable work experience during this time, which will help you find your next job.
You must have enough money to cover your living costs during the programme.
Each Divemaster Internship we offer is tailor-made to suit your level of experience and we work with you to ensure that by the end of the dive course, you have a solid grounding in all the areas of knowledge development as well as some real work/practical experience that you can add to your CV when applying for future jobs within the dive industry.
When can I start a PADI Divemaster Internship Program?
We are open all year so it is possible to start a PADI Divemaster Internship at any time. However, the best time of year to start a Divemaster Internship with us is from October to February as our dive season runs from October to mid-May. This will give you plenty of time to complete both the practical and theoretical sections of the course.
Tell us about your skills
If you are interested in applying to do your Divemaster Training with us, send us an email to let us know:
How may people do you accept onto the Divemaster Internship Program?
We offer a limited number of Divemaster Internships each season. We provide all your training, manuals and up to 40 dives for free. In return, you must agree to work for us until you have paid for your course. You will gain invaluable work experience during this time, which will help you find your next job much more easily.
We currently accept 2 people per season onto the Divemaster Internship programme. If you are not accepted onto the Internship programme, you may still pay to do your Divemaster Course with us.
What is the cost of living in Ko Lanta?
You can expect to pay around 4-6,000 baht per month for a simple bungalow and 2,800 – 3,000 baht per month to rent a motorbike (if you live in the Kantiang Bay area you may not need a bike).
Meals will cost between 40-180 baht per meal & beers are 25-70 baht depending where you buy them (eg 7/11 or a bar). We provide you with breakfast & lunch when you are out diving on the boat.
You have access to free tea, coffee, water & fruit when you are in the dive centre and there is a small fridge where you can keep a few essentials.
Course Combination Special Offers:
PADI Open Water Course - PADI Divemaster - 82,600 THB
Start from complete novice with the PADI Open Water Course and go all the way to Professional PADI Divemaster and save 27,550 THB. Includes a 3-day Fun Diving package as you will finish the PADI Advanced Course with 10 dives and need 20 to complete the PADI Rescue Diver Course. Also includes the EFR Course.
PADI Open Water Course - PADI Divemaster + NITROX - 91,400 THB
Start from complete novice with the PADI Open Water Course and go all the way to Professional PADI Divemaster + the PADI Enriched Air NITROX Course and save 29,100 THB. Includes a 3-day Fun Diving package as you will finish the PADI Advanced Course with 10 dives and need 20 to complete the PADI Rescue Diver Course. Also includes the EFR Course.
PADI Advanced Course - PADI Divemaster - 75,500 THB
Already certified? Take the PADI Advanced Course and go all the way to Professional PADI Divemaster and save 9,750 THB. Includes EFR Course and PADI Rescue Diver Course.
PADI Advanced Course - PADI Divemaster + NITROX - 83,800 THB
Already certified? Take the PADI Advanced Course to Professional PADI Divemaster + PADI Enriched Air NITROX Course and save 11,800 THB. Includes the EFR Course and PADI Rescue Diver Course.
EFR Course - PADI Divemaster - 63,000 THB
Already certified? Take the EFR Course and go all the way to Professional PADI Divemaster and save 8,650 THB. Includes the PADI Rescue Diver Course.
EFR Course - PADI Divemaster + NITROX - 72,500 THB
Already certified? Take the EFR Course to Professional PADI Divemaster + PADI Enriched Air NITROX Course and save 9,500 THB. Includes the PADI Rescue Diver Course.
PADI Rescue Diver Course + PADI Divemaster Course - 59,000 THB
Combine the PADI Rescue Diver Course with the PADI Divemaster Course and save 7,650 THB.
PADI Rescue Diver Course + PADI Divemaster Course + NITROX - 68,600 THB
Combine the PADI Rescue Diver Course with the PADI Enriched Air NITROX Course and the PADI Divemaster Course and save 8,400 THB.
PADI Divemaster + LL UW Photographer Plus - 68,370 THB
Combine the PADI Divemaster Course with a LIQUID LENSE Underwater Photographer Plus Course and save 6,230 THB. Includes all your camera rental fees.
PADI Divemaster Course + LL UW Videographer Plus - 76,090 THB
Combine the PADI Divemaster Course with a LIQUID LENSE Underwater Videographer Plus Course and save 6,510 THB. Includes all your camera rental fees.
PADI Divemaster Course + LL UW Photographer Plus + LL UW Videographer Plus - 96,260 THB
Combine the PADI Divemaster Course with the LIQUID LENSE Underwater Photographer Plus Course and the LIQUID LENSE Underwater Videographer Plus Course and save 8,240 THB. Includes all your camera rental fees.
PADI Divemaster + IDC + NITROX Instructor - 65,000 THB
Combine the PADI Divemaster Course with the IDC and NITROX Instructor Courses and save 15,500 THB. (Please note - this package price does not include PADI Divemaster or IDC Course Materials prices).
How many people are in each group?
We keep group sizes small to ensure you receive maximum benefit from your tuition (maximum 4 students per Instructor). This also minimises negative impact on the reefs. Our emphasis is on safety, fun and personal service within a relaxed and stress-free environment.
We keep group sizes to a minimum to ensure your
underwater experiences are rewarding, safe and fun.
What can I do next?
The PADI Divemaster certification is only the beginning!
A whole new world of adventure is waiting for you.
Your next step would be to become a PADI Instructor or
OWSI (Open Water Scuba Instructor).
Or you can just keep diving Ko Lanta…! Scubafish is ideally located in the South of Ko Lanta to offer shorter journey times on daily dive trips to some of the best dive sites in Thailand.
Dive the famous dive sites of Hin Daeng & Hin Muang, or visit Ko Haa, Ko Rok, Ko Phi Phi, the King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point or Anemone Reef.
Please contact us if you would like any further information.
