PADI Divemaster Internships
Become a Divemaster In Pattaya Thailand
This Go Pro Divemaster Internship in Pattata is all you need for a Pro Diving Adventure in Thailand!
During This Divemaster internship in Thailand, you will train and dive in Pattaya to achieve the PADI professional Diver rating of PADI Divemaster. As a qualified Divemaster you can work alongside Instructors and together as a team you provide safe, fun and efficient diving courses. Our Divemaster Diving Internship offers you the best possible chance to begin your career in the Scuba Diving Industry.
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What is a Divemaster Internship?
Become a Skilled & Experienced Divemaster
A Divemaster Internship is an intensive training program designed to transform passionate divers into professional-level dive leaders. Unlike a standard Divemaster course, an internship provides hands-on experience in a real-world dive operation, allowing participants to gain practical skills, mentorship, and a deeper understanding of the dive industry.
Why Become a PADI Divemaster?
Becoming a Divemaster is your first step into the professional world of scuba diving! Whether you’re looking for a career or an epic adventure, this certification opens exciting opportunities.
✅ Work guiding, leading and assisting divers in dive resorts & liveaboards
✅ Assist instructors & lead dive trips
✅ Develop demonstration level dive skills & supervision abilities
✅ Preparation to take the next step toward becoming a scuba instructor
Unsure About Diving a Divemaster? Read Divemaster Vs Master Diver
Divemaster Internship Package
Whats included
• All required PADI Courses up to Divemaster Course Certification
• All PADI training Materials / e-Learning
• Unlimited diving
• Essentials Equipment – SMB, reel, Divers Knife & Compass.
• Intro to Nitrox Diving
• Intro to Sidemount Diving
• Intro to Tec Diving
• Up to 8 weeks Accommodation
Divemaster Internship Requirements
Prerequisites:
✅ All required courses included form the current level.
✅ 18 years or older
✅ Fit to Dive
Includes
✅ All training dives
✅ E-learning materials
✅ Scuba Equipment rental.
✅ Essentials Equipment.
✅ Extra Intro to programs.
✅ Up to 8 weeks accommodation
✅ Exclusive Specials offers on Pro Dive Equipment Packages
Divemaster Program
Dive Site Setup and Management
Dive Site Mapping / Dive Briefing Skills
Search, Recovery & Deep Scenarios
Divemaster Conducted Program Workshops
Divemaster Waterskills Development
Divemaster Practical Assessments
- Divemaster Program
- Divemaster Mentor
- PADI Divemaster eLearning & Manual
(The PADI DM Crew Pack includes:- 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
- Lots of real-life diving experience
- Flexible schedule
- Rental of all scuba equipment
Why Choose Pattaya, Thailand for Your Divemaster Internship?
Scuba Dive in Pattaya Thailand! One of the best locations for Divemaster internships, offering year-round diving, a variety of wrecks, reefs, and deep sites, and a vibrant dive community. Unlike other parts of Thailand that require long boat trips, Pattaya provides quick and easy access to some of the best dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand so you’ll spend more time diving and less time traveling!
Diverse Dive Sites – Explore wrecks, deep reefs, and marine sanctuaries. Convenient Location – Just 30-40 minutes to deep dive sites, unlike other areas requiring long boat rides. Thriving Dive Industry – Gain real-world experience in an active, professional diving environment. Affordable Living & Great Lifestyle – Enjoy a low cost of living, stunning beaches, and a lively social scene. Year-Round Warm Water Diving – No off-season, meaning more time in the water!
Discover Why Pattaya Thailand is Unbeatable for Diver Training. Pattaya offers the perfect mix of training, experience, and adventure, making it the ideal destination to start your diving career!
FAQs About the Divemaster Internships
What’s the difference between a Divemaster Course and a Divemaster Internship?
What’s the difference between a Divemaster Course and a Divemaster Internship?
A Divemaster Course is a structured program that focuses on completing the required skills and academics within the divemaster course, while a Divemaster Internship offers hands-on experience in a real dive center, working alongside instructors and gaining practical dive leadership experience.
During the PADI Divemaster course, you’ll:
✅ Improve dive skills and stamina
✅ Learn to guide dives and assist students
✅ Master dive planning, problem-solving, and pro dive leadership
✅ Complete and master water skills tests and practical assessments
Once certified, you can work as a dive guide, assist in courses, and start your path to becoming a PADI Instructor!
Is Becoming a Divemaster Worth It?
Absolutely—yes!
Becoming a PADI Divemaster is more than a job—it’s a lifestyle. Imagine living on a tropical island, leading dives on coral reefs and shipwrecks every day. This is the reality for Divemasters in places like Thailand, the Caribbean, the Maldives, Australia, and Indonesia.
Scuba diving is a booming industry, and dive operators worldwide need Divemasters. Compared to the incredible opportunities, the time and cost to get certified are minimal. With Dive Right Diving Internships, you can become a PADI Divemaster in just two months—even with no prior experience.
So, is it worth it? 100%. Becoming a Divemaster will change your life.
How Many Dives Do You Need to Become a Divemaster?
✅ 40 logged dives to start Divemaster training (Included in our Divemaster Internship—no prior experience needed!)
✅ 60 logged dives to complete your PADI Divemaster certification (With our internship in Thailand, you have UNLIMITED diving, you will absolutely meet the minimum requirement plus go beyond this requirement!)
You’ll gain plenty of real-world dive experience along the way!
How Do I Get a Job as a Divemaster?
Once you’re a PADI Divemaster, there are several ways to land your first job:
✅ Work in a Popular Dive Destination
Jobs open up regularly in top dive locations. Many dive centers prefer to hire their own graduates, including us at Dive Right in Pattaya or our 5-Star PADI partner centers.
✅ Tap Into Our Global Network
Not sure where to work? We’ll connect you with dive center owners and industry contacts worldwide. When we hear about openings, we’ll point you in the right direction.
✅ Use PADI’s Job Board
As a PADI Pro, you get access to the PADI Members’ Job Board, where dive centers worldwide post job openings for Divemasters and Instructors. This is perfect if you want to travel and work.
✅ Be in the Right Place at the Right Time
Visit dive shops, introduce yourself, and leave a strong diving CV. Many shops need extra help and offer temporary work, which can lead to full-time positions.
With the right approach, you’ll find opportunities everywhere!
Will I get paid during my internship?
How much money can you earn as a Divemaster?
Your earnings as a PADI Divemaster depend on location, job role, and the dive center’s popularity. While you won’t become a millionaire overnight, you can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and even fund your travels.
Beyond money, being a Divemaster is one of the most rewarding jobs in the dive industry—you get paid to guide certified divers, explore amazing sites, and meet new people, without the stress of teaching.
Ways Divemasters Earn Money:
Commission – Earn per customer when guiding dives. The busier you are, the more you make. Salary – Some shops offer a fixed wage based on your duties (e.g., dive guiding, logistics). You can earn more by adding skills like equipment servicing, marketing, or photography. Tips – Many Divemasters earn extra through customer tips, especially in tourist hotspots.
Most Divemasters earn through a mix of salary, commissions, and tips.
Did you know that the most sort after pro diver certification is a PADI Dive Instructor? Checkout our diving Internship takes you all the way to becoming a PADI Instructor, which opens up the most employment and higher-paying opportunities in the dive industry!
How long does a Divemaster Internship take?
How Much Do Divemaster Internships It Cost?
Select your starting level to see Prices
ESSENTIAL PACKAGE
Divemaster
- ✔ All Main PADI Courses From Beginner To PADI Divemaster (DM)
- ✔ Unlimited Diving
- ✔ Free Rental Scuba Equipment
- ✔ FREE Essential Gear Package
- ✔ Divemaster Course (Pro)
- ✔ All PADI Certification Applications
MASTER PACKAGE
Master ➔ Divemaster
- ✔ All Main PADI Courses From Beginner To PADI Divemaster (DM)
- ✔ Unlimited Diving
- ✔ FREE Essential Gear Package
- ✔ Divemaster Course (Pro)
- ✔ All PADI Certifications, Member Applications
- ✔ 5 PADI Speciality Diver Qualifications
- ✔ Master Scuba Diver Rating (MSD)
ELITE PACKAGE
Master ➔ Divemaster ➔ Dive Tech
- ✔ All Main PADI Courses From Beginner To PADI Divemaster (DM)
- ✔ Unlimited Diving
- ✔ FREE Essential Gear Package
- ✔ Divemaster Course (Pro)
- ✔ All PADI Certifications, Member Applications
- ✔ 5 PADI Speciality Diver Qualifications
- ✔ Master Scuba Diver Rating (MSD)
- ✔ Discover Scuba Diving Leader Qualification
- ✔ IDEST Dive Technician Qualification
SPECIAL FREE ACCOMMODATION OFFER
We will offer up to 8 weeks accommodation in our private Internships apartments for FREE on a first come first serve basis. Book early to avoid disappointment.
We have several options – From our Exclusive Limited Dive Pro Apartments as well as local condo deals depending on your budget. * Request a booking and let us know your start date to Check Availability
Dive Intern Apartments are excellent quality, private air-conditioned room with their own bathroom, Balcony and Kitchenette starting from THB 6,500 THB a month – *Exclusive offer only for dive interns. See Our Diving Internship Accommodations in Pattaya Thailand
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