Why join our Thailand Divemaster training?

Here at Go2Similan we offer a 6 week training program to introduce you to the professional diving world and open up the opportunities of a lifetime.Your Divemaster course is run by our in-house Course Director, Ann, who is dedicated to teaching you to become a PADI professional.  Some of the things that make our course special:

  • Similan and Surin Islands – the best diving in Thailand
  • Get experience on Similan day trips plus local dives
  • Free Dive Against Debris specialty training included
  • In-house Course Director (instructor trainer) running the course
  • Tour around a local recompression chamber
  • Discounts off dive equipment
  • Discount off Instructor Development Course
  • Get involved in a local Trash Heroes program
  • It’s not just a course, you will be part of the team!
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Thorough briefings for each activity

When dreams become real

Our Thailand Divemaster program is unique – you will dive in the Similan Islands, on local longtail boats and speedboats to see local wrecks, and also shore diving in a local fresh water lake – all while living, and learning in the tropical paradise of Khao Lak, Thailand.

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Local dives and specialty training

Go2Similan aims for the most thorough training and our goal is to make you an employable Divemaster who is ready to go on to become an Instructor.

What is the Go2Similan Divemaster training program like?

You will sink into the world of scuba diving. Not just being taught, but actually working alongside your instructors on our courses, and day trips trips, arranging and conducting trips to Khao Lak’s local dive sites. You will learn how a shop runs, how to coordinate a dive trip, to supervise divers in the water, and how to assist in teaching courses.  Our Go2Similan Divemaster course is for the passionate diver – who wants more!

There’s a lot to take in. You will have an amazing time, with lots of new experiences – leading dives on the dive sites of the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock with “your divers”. You will be looking after our guests safely as you share your passion for the marine life you see. Getting them and their equipment ready for the next dive.

In the shop you will get hands-on training for the real world – seeing how trips are planned and prepared for, getting equipment serviced and packed, and the unavoidable paperwork (sorry, there is always paperwork – especially in diving) ready for each guest.

When you join Go2Similan, you’ll see that things are different. We are passionate about safety and service. We are a small dive centre with a personal touch. You will be mentored through the internship with our own in-house Course Director, Ann Christmas, but you’ll work alongside lots of other instructors on the boats.

It is not often you can take 6 weeks out of your life to live in the tropics, have fun, enjoy amazing Thai food, dive some of the best dive sites in the world (Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon , Koh Tachai), visit white sand beaches and still end up with a career!  So take this opportunity, and get in touch.

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Go2Similans Divemaster training program will bring you experience, knowledge and skills that allow you to work as a dive professional anywhere in the world.Because it’s run by a Course Director, you know that your mentor has lots of experience, and if you want to move on to become an instructor she’ll make sure you are ready.

All of this AND you still join Similan diving trips during your divemaster course. With these trips you will have the chance to see and dive with mantas, turtles, whalesharks and all the other species of marine life that make the Similans and Surins – one of the top 10 dive destinations in the world.

If you have questions – why not contact us directly for more info?

You will get back as much as you put in

We will give you expert instruction, lots of dives, a life-changing experience, regular feedback and reviews, and support you all the way.  We want you to join in and be a part of the team.  We hope that you’ll put the effort into your study, take part in all the activities, and make the most of all the opportunities that we offer you.  If you do, you’ll have an amazing time, learn so much more than you expected, and come out ready to work as a dive professional.

Did you know that Go2Similan is the only 100% Aware dive centre in Khao Lak?

We donate to Project Aware with every certification that we issue.  Not only do we donate to Project Aware, we also support Shark Guardian and take an active part in cleaning up our local environment and ecosystem with Trash Hero Khao Lak – YOU will be an active part of this too. We believe that as dive professionals, it is our responsibility to increase the environmental awareness of everyone we work with.  We hope that you too will carry on, educating not just your customers, but the dive centre you eventually work at and your fellow divers about conservation efforts and community actions.

Thailand Divemaster life: Staying and living in Khao Lak

Khao Lak is a seaside resort town on the West coast of Thailand. It’s the closest point to the Similan Island National Park (one of the top ten dive sites of the world). It’s just an hour north of Phuket.

Living here is fairly cheap with lots of relaxed places to live. There are lots of hostel rooms locally or you can book yourself into a local hotel / bungalow.

Khao Lak has some beautiful beaches, and waterfalls just a few minute ride away.  The Khao Sok national park is just an hour from here, and you should definitely make time while you are here to go visit it.

Khao Lak isn’t a party town. Sure it’s got bars and restaurants, but what it’s best at is being a hub for divers and diving. It’s a great place to learn. If you are serious about becoming a diving professional, you’ll fit right in

Further Information

Whats included

Free rental scuba equipment during the Divemaster Course if needed.

PADI Dive Against Debris specialty

Discounts on other PADI specialty courses

Visa Assistance – We can advise you how to arrange the right visa for your course in Thailand

Free wireless broadband internet access in our dive centre

Assistance with local accommodation (prices start from 4500 thb per month)

10% discount on dive equipment.

10% discount on our Go2Similan PADI Instructor Development Course

Master Scuba Diver Rating (for experience package)

Not included are the Divemaster study materials, Certification fees, National Park fees

Course Pre-Requisites

To qualify for training on your PADI Divemaster Course, you must be:

  • At least 18 YEARS OLD
  • Certified as PADI Advanced Open Water (or equivalent)
  • PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
  • Able to show at least 40 LOGGED DIVES
  • Fit for diving and submit a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
  • Trained in CPR and First Aid within the last 24 months. The PADI EFR course meets this requirement, and we can renew this with you if necessary.

Divemaster Course Dates

The start dates for next season:

  • 26th September 2022
  • 24th October 2022
  • 21st November 2022
  • 9th January 2023
  • 6th March 2023
  • 3rd April 2023

Divemaster Crewpack

You will need your own PADI Divemaster Crewpack which you can purchase from us.

  • Divemaster Manual or e-learning
  • Instructor Manual
  • Divermaster Slates (4)
  • DM Hologram & information sheet
  • Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving Book
  • Scuba Tune-Up Workbook
  • Professional Training Log
  • RDP – Electronic (eRDPML)
  • Discover Scuba Diving Cue Cards
  • Decal

Our DM Crew Pack is 9,700 THB

PADI Fees

Once you reach professional level, all PADI fees must be paid by the candidate directly to PADI. You will be charged by PADI when you submit your completed Divemaster Application form at the end of your course.

2022 PADI Fees

  • PADI Divemaster Application  AU$ 231

Your Divemaster Trainer

Ann has been working in Khao Lak since 2013. Having worked on Divemaster and Instructor training programs for many years, she recently took the next step to Course Director and is putting those years of experience into practice here at G2S.

She is patient, thorough, and fun, with a way of making even complicated things seem easy. As one of a very small number of female Course Directors, she will get you to achieve your very best with smiles, encouragement and humour.

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Instructor specialty

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Divemaster Trainees

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dive against debris specialty

Turtle on koh bon

Manta from below

Custom PADI DM course
15,000 THB
DM instruction
Pay as you go for trips
Build your own package
PADI Divemaster course
59,700 THB
basic package
Dive Against Debris specialty
Coral Conservation
PADI Divemaster & Master Scuba Diver
83,700 THB
experience package
Includes 4 extra specialties
Master Scuba Diver rating

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