Open water - Divemaster (92,000THB)

Combined PADI Open Water to Divemaster Package at Master Divers

Transform from a complete beginner into a PADI Professional with our ultimate zero-to-hero pathway. By combining PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water, Emergency First Response (EFR), PADI Rescue Diver, and the PADI Divemaster program, this all-inclusive package takes you from your very first breaths underwater all the way to leading certified divers and assisting with real training courses.

1. PADI Open Water Diver

Your entry into the underwater world begins with building fundamental diving skills, safety protocols, and comfort in the water:

• Knowledge Development: Learn the basic principles of scuba diving through flexible PADI Open Water eLearning and classroom sessions.

• Confined Water Dives: Practice essential scuba skills, equipment handling, and buoyancy control in a shallow, controlled environment.

• 4 Open Water Dives: Apply your training in the ocean around Koh Tao, exploring tropical coral reefs down to a maximum depth of 18 meters.

2. PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Your journey into professional diving begins by advancing your underwater skills and building confidence across diverse diving conditions:

• Knowledge & Skill Enhancement: Complete PADI Advanced eLearning and a classroom session to master practical navigation, buoyancy control, and deep diving principles.

• 5 Adventure Dives: Complete mandatory Deep and Underwater Navigation dives, alongside three elective adventure dives—such as Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diving, or Wreck Diving—to expand your experience and depth limits to 30 meters.

3. Emergency First Response (EFR)

Before jumping into in-water rescue techniques, you will build foundational life-support skills on land. This globally recognized CPR and First Aid course covers:

• Primary Care (CPR): Scene assessment, barrier protection, CPR, and managing serious bleeding, shock, and spinal injuries.

• Secondary Care (First Aid): Injury and illness assessments, splinting, and bandaging techniques.

4. PADI Rescue Diver

This phase transforms you into a safe, confident diver capable of managing aquatic emergencies above and below the surface:

• Knowledge Development: Complete PADI eLearning and 2 classroom sessions on diver stress recognition, emergency management, and creating an Emergency Assistance Plan (EAP).

• 10 In-Water Rescue Exercises: Practice self-rescue, surface assistance for panicked divers, underwater search patterns, and surface resuscitation.

• Real-World Rescue Scenarios: Demonstrate your abilities in simulated dive site emergency scenarios.

5. PADI Divemaster

As the final and most comprehensive stage of your package, you step into the role of a PADI Professional:

• Knowledge Development: Study dive theory, site supervision, diver safety, and environmental conservation via PADI Divemaster eLearning, culminating in final exams.

• Water Skills & Stamina: Complete timed swims, floats, diver tows, an equipment exchange, and a 24-skill demonstration circuit performed at a role-model standard.

• Practical Application & Workshops: Gain real-world experience conducting ReActivate sessions, skin diving, Discover Scuba Diving programs, and guiding certified divers.

• Practical Assessments: Assist instructors during live Open Water and Continuing Education courses.

Professionalism & Evaluation

Throughout the Divemaster phase, candidates are evaluated on teamwork, leadership, attitude, appearance, and environmental awareness. Candidates must score a minimum of 3 out of 5 in all professional criteria to successfully graduate.

Package Inclusions & Logistics

Our combined professional package is built to set you up for success with everything you need:

• Bonus Professional Certifications: Includes PADI Enriched Air Nitrox, PADI Emergency O2 Provider, and your choice of PADI AWARE Specialist or PADI TEC REC Gas Blender.

• Experience & Makeup Dives: Enjoy unlimited diving throughout your program, including up to 40 makeup dives if needed to reach the entry requirements for the Divemaster stage.

• On-Island Accommodation: Includes 4 weeks of free accommodation on Koh Tao to help you settle in and focus entirely on your training.