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🌊 SSI Divemaster Course

in Koh Tao

Become a Dive Pro with Scubadoo – In Paradise ☀️

Train Like a Pro. Dive Like a Local. Live the Dream

Turn your love for diving into a lifestyle with Scubadoo's SSI Divemaster course in Koh Tao. Think sun, sea, and becoming a certified dive leader on a tropical island.

🌟 Why Do the SSI Divemaster Course?

  • Step into the professional diving world with confidence

  • Lead dives, assist with real courses, and become an ocean ambassador

  • Gain skills that open doors worldwide — from Thailand to the Maldives and beyond

  • Be part of a global dive tribe that’s all about fun, freedom, and fish

  • Get mentored by seasoned instructors who’ve been there, done that, and still love every second

⭐ Your Pathway to Divemaster (Step-by-Step)

Whether you're starting from zero or already certified, here’s your clear roadmap:

1️⃣ Open Water

Get certified to dive.

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2️⃣ Advanced Adventurer

Build confidence and skills.

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3️⃣ Stress & Rescue

Learn prevention, management, and self-rescue.

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4️⃣ Science of Diving

Online academic program to build your theoretical knowledge.

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5️⃣ Fun Dives & Specialties

Gain real experience and confidence.

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6️⃣ Divemaster Training

4–6 weeks at Scubadoo.
Work alongside instructors, assist students, practice guiding, improve your skills,
and learn how a dive center operates.

You’ll leave the island as a real pro — confident, relaxed, knowledgeable, and ready to start working anywhere in the world.

🐠 The Course in a Seashell

📅 Duration: 4–6 weeks (depending on your pace)
📍 Location: Koh Tao, Thailand
🎓 Certification: SSI Divemaster
🌊 Entry Requirements: Advanced Open Water + Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
🧜‍♂️ Logged Dives: 40+ to start
🔞 Minimum Age: 18

What You’ll Learn:

  • Dive physics, physiology & theory made simple (we promise)

  • Rescue techniques & real-world emergency handling

  • Leading dives like a legend

  • Assisting instructors in actual courses

  • Boosting your confidence both above and below the surface

💙 What Makes Scubadoo Different?

We don’t just train you — we involve you in real diving.
You’ll join workshops, eco activities, and real guiding scenarios with the team. You’ll have time to relax, explore the island, and enjoy the experience while becoming a competent dive professional.

🌴 Why Koh Tao?

Let’s be honest — there’s no better classroom than Koh Tao.

  • Crystal-clear warm waters year-round

  • Over 25 dive sites (wrecks, reefs, swim-throughs – oh my!)

  • Island vibes, cheap eats, unreal sunsets

  • Huge dive community = awesome networking

  • It’s the Divemaster capital of Southeast Asia – and for good reason

🤿 Why Choose Scubadoo?

  • Relaxed, personal training with our passionate SSI instructors

  • Unlimited diving throughout your course

  • You’ll assist with real students — not just simulations

  • We treat you like part of the crew from Day One

  • Post-cert job advice and help finding work around the globe

  • Optional accommodation packages to make life easy

💬 Ready to Dive In?

If you’re dreaming of tropical seas, epic sunsets, and living life underwater, this is your sign.
Train with Scubadoo and become a confident, certified dive pro with the ocean as your office.

✅ What You Need to Start

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Certified Advanced Open Water + Rescue Diver

  • Minimum of 40 logged dives

  • Current First Aid & CPR (within 24 months)

  • Medical clearance to dive

  • Good vibes, a positive attitude & a love for the ocean 🐬

🧳 What’s Included

  • Full SSI Divemaster digital training kit

  • All in-water and classroom sessions

  • Unlimited fun diving during the course

  • Pro mentorship from our dive team

  • Gear rental (or bring your own if you’re kitted up)

🎓 Packages — Start from Any Level

🔵 Zero to Hero (Beginner → Divemaster)

For absolute beginners who want everything included.
Open Water → Advanced → Rescue → Specialties ( Deep, Navigation and Limited visibility ) → Divemaster.

🟡 Rescue to Divemaster

For divers already halfway there.
Focuses on specialties, Science of Diving, and the DM training itself.

We can build a customized package depending on your experience, time, and budget — just send us a message.

Heads up! As a future dive pro, there are a couple of personal gear items you'll need to own:

  • Dive computer

  • Surface marker buoy (SMB)

But no stress — we’ve got connections. Scubadoo students get exclusive discounts at almost every dive gear shop on the island, so you can grab your essentials without blowing your budget.

FAQs

  • Approximately 4–6 weeks depending on your comfort and experience.

  • Absolutely. Many of our best Divemasters began at Open Water.

  • Koh Tao offers great diving year-round. Message us for seasonal conditions.

Get in touch.

💰 Price Starting from 39,000 THB you will get,

  • FULL Divemaster Crew Pack including SSI Divemaster Materials.

Adding 2 specialties for only 10,000 THB.

Start from Rescue with 2 specialty for 59,000 THB

Ask us about special deals including accommodation or with specialties packages!

Join Scubadoo’s professional dive training program in one of the world’s top diving destinations. Become a certified Divemaster, lead scuba dives, and launch your dive career right here in paradise.