Level
Pro
Course
Duration
6-8
Weeks
Cost
฿39,000
Thai Baht
Take your scuba diving skills to the next level with the SSI Divemaster Course in Koh Tao, an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the underwater world. This course is perfect for divers wanting to gain confidence in leading and organising dives, to introduce new divers to the beauty of the ocean, and get experience assisting instructors. Whether your goal is to become an SSI Instructor or simply enhance your own diving adventures, this program is tailored to develop your knowledge, skills, and expertise.
During your Divemaster training on Koh Tao, you’ll focus on three key areas: theory, water skills development, and practical assessments. Guided by our experienced Instructor Trainer and professional team, you’ll gain hands-on experience assisting with recreational-level courses, participating in instructor-led workshops, and leading dives. Koh Tao’s vibrant dive sites serve as your classroom, allowing you to refine your navigation, buoyancy, and leadership skills while exploring the island’s breathtaking marine biodiversity.
We recommend a six-week program to maximize your learning and enjoyment of Koh Tao’s incredible dive sites. As you progress, you’ll gain transferrable skills that prepare you for a future as a dive professional, opening up opportunities to dive and work worldwide.
By the end of your SSI Divemaster course in Koh Tao, you’ll have advanced diving skills, a deeper understanding of dive theory, and the confidence to guide others in discovering the underwater world. Ready to take the plunge and elevate your scuba diving experience? Start your Divemaster journey with us today!
Begin your Divemaster journey with a warm welcome to the Goodtime family! Settle into your new home by the stunning beaches of Koh Tao as we introduce you to our team, facilities, and your course schedule. You’ll explore the equipment room, learn about your course structure, and spend sunset at our beachfront bar.
Learn what it takes to become a successful dive professional. We will spend time in our beach side classroom covering topics such as dive physics, physiology, decompression theory and how to become a master in navigating your way around any dive site.
We will also cover what it takes to explore the depths of the ocean through a deep dive workshop and a Night dive workshop teaching you how to plan and execute a dive under the stars.
Finally we will walk you through how to set up, understand and manage your scuba diving equipment.
Refine your underwater skills through hands-on water workshops. Polish the skills you’ve learned during your dive journey and practice demonstrating them in real-life scenarios. Elevate your buoyancy to pro levels as you glide effortlessly through Koh Tao’s best dive sites.
Gain practical experience by assisting instructors in courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Learn how to support instructors effectively and get valuable insights into teaching techniques. These assists will prepare you for a seamless transition if you choose to advance to SSI Instructor training.
Complete your journey with final evaluations, including an exam and sign-off dives with real customers. Once you’ve demonstrated your skills and knowledge, you’ll officially join the Dive Professional family as a certified Divemaster. Celebrate your achievement with the Goodtime team and fellow divers—it’s time to toast to your success!
Have you ever been fun diving as a qualified scuba diver? Well, that person who organises your trip for you and leads you around the dive site is a Divemaster! The Divemaster rating is the first professional level of scuba diving qualifications, and allows you to take people fun diving every day, showing them the beautiful underwater world while you experience it for yourself again and again… and get paid for it!
We had four dives with Daan, Mike & Lukas. Awesome experience with supernice & helpful guys literally creating good times! It is also a lovely spot to hang around at the beach club with wonderful breakfast, delicious smoothies and great waiters. We came here several times and enjoyed it!
Goodtime offered a nice environment for me to obtain my OWD certification. I enjoyed the course works by SSI. My instructor, Daan Schouwstra, is experienced and detailed. I was lucky to have him. For beginners looking for OWD certification, Goodtime is an excellent choice here at Koh Tao. Please note that the 2.5 days program may not be enough for you to get certified. All trainings were in open water. I had prior OWD certification courses (like Referral Diver) done in cold water, and done 2 discovery dives in Maldives. The 2.5 days certification program is very condensed. I recommend you finished and passed the SSI OWD course works on their App prior to your arrival. Also, be prepare to swim 200 meters and tread 10 minutes in open water. Enjoy your dives! 🤙
First time diving and it was fantastic! Lisa explained everything very well, and afterward, we had a fantastic dive with her! I would recommend it to anyone visiting Koh Tao!
Our Diver Instructor Daan was the best I could have asked for, for my very first diving experience! He was patient and helpful to everyone in our group. Definitely want to dive again after such a positive day!! 🐟🐠🪼
Shai is an excellent diving instructor. He combines deep professional knowledge with a real passion for teaching and sharing his experience. Calm, supportive, motivating and FUN, he makes the learning process feel safe, enjoyable, and inspiring. Highly recommended.
We completed our Open Water certification with Goodtime on Ko Tao — and we already can’t wait to come back for our Advanced Open Water! We were welcomed with open arms, and the vibes were just super cool from start to finish. A huge, huge thank you to our instructor Lydia! She guided us through the two and a half days in such a calm, professional, and supportive way. She explained everything clearly and always stayed patient and composed. Even in situations that were challenging for us as students while learning new skills, she kept her calm and guided us through with confidence and reassurance. At the same time, we could always laugh together — she brought amazing fun energy while still making us feel completely safe. It was always a great time with her, both above and under water! Also a big thank you to Lukas for his constant good vibes and positive energy. And a special thanks to Mike for the incredible photos! He made everything feel so easy, allowing us to fully enjoy the dives while still capturing awesome underwater pictures. Such a perfect balance. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Five stars without a doubt — we would 100% recommend Goodtime to anyone looking for an unforgettable diving experience on Ko Tao. We’ll definitely be back for our Advanced Open Water! 🌊💙
