divemaster yacht

M/Y Divemaster

• Company Profile
• View Launched Yachts
• Advertise with us
• Terms of Use
• User Conduct
• Registered Users
• Privacy Policy

©2009 Superyachts.com Ltd. All rights reserved.

©2011 Design Updated by Superyachts.com Ltd.

Aggressor Adventures™

Liveaboard employment, liveaboard yacht requirements.

Working on a luxury liveaboard dive yacht in an exotic location is a unique, exciting, and rewarding life experience. Staff have the chance to live and dive in spectacular locations, encounter extraordinary marine habitats, and share their acquired knowledge and skills with guests from all over the world.

The staff requirements of each yacht are specified by the regulations of the country it operates in and her registry flag state. These regulations typically require the yacht to give preferential treatment to hiring citizens (or residents with rights to work) of the country that the yacht is operating in.

When skills and certifications are not available locally, the yachts are permitted to hire foreign workers and purchase, on their behalf, permits that allow them to work within that country. If you are selected for employment, we will assist you in this process.

The skilled positions within the fleet that may qualify for work permits are Captains, Cruise Directors, Engineers, Chefs, and Dive Instructors. Positions for Divemasters, Stewards, and Galley Assistants are almost always filled locally.

Once all the rules are followed – the reality is there are more opportunities for foreign workers for employment with the Caribbean (5 yachts), Hawaii, and Palau (2 yachts) based yachts.

Yacht Management Structures

There are two common management/chain of command organizational structures used on the yachts:

CAPTAIN IN COMMAND: In this structure the Captain is in command of the maritime aspects of the yacht and is also responsible for all hotel and diving operations. All crew members answer to the Captain.

CAPTAIN & CRUISE DIRECTOR: In this structure the Captain is in command of all maritime aspects of the yacht and the maritime crew answer to the Captain. A Cruise Director is then responsible for interacting with all guests and managing the hotel and diving programs. Some of the crew members report to the Cruise Director. Together, the Captain and Cruise Director work as a team. This model is typically used when the Captain and maritime team are from the operating country where English is not their first language.

The Reality of Working on a Liveaboard

When prospective employees consider joining a crew, they often only think of the glamourous aspects of yacht life. While breathtaking sunsets, amazing dive locations, and exciting ocean adventures are part of the experience, a lot of hard work goes into executing a memorable trip for our paying guests. It’s more than just a job on a yacht. We have assembled the “Reality” list below to provide clarity for prospective employees in advance of the application process.

Remember that there is no “I” in TEAM

The fact that you are about to spend the next 365 days with roughly the same people, in a confined area, does not leave a lot of room for abrasive personalities or dramatic mood swings. Cooperation, consideration, and being a team player are vital traits to creating that special environment that all Aggressor Liveaboards’ guests have come to know and expect.

There is no such thing as “9 to 5”

If you think 10 hours a day, five days a week is rough, you need not read any further. There will be times when you are rudely awakened from a well-deserved sleep to repair a broken toilet in Stateroom 10, or maybe one of your fellow crew members is sick and you have to pick up the slack. And, don’t forget, “do it with a smile!”

Even if you have experience in restaurant management, hotel management, have worked on a cruise ship, working on an Aggressor liveaboard dive yacht is a 24/7 commitment. If you don’t think you can make that commitment, this job might not be for you.

“What, this closet is my living quarters, and you share it with me?”

If you are currently living in a one-bedroom apartment and don’t think you could live in anything smaller, suffer from claustrophobia, or have problems sharing space with others, you may want to consider a land-based operation. In the crew quarters on a liveaboard, you won’t be given much stretching room or room for personal items, and more importantly, you will have little privacy.

Compensation

Working on a liveaboard should be something that you do because you love the work but also with Aggressor Liveaboards, you are very well compensated. Since you are out on the sea with room and board paid for, good financial skills allow you to save most of your salary, tips and commission earned.

As the Divemaster, your sole responsibility is not diving.

It is a huge misconception in the liveaboard diving industry that the Divemaster is only a Divemaster and all he or she does is dive, dive, dive. Though the “I am the Divemaster, therefore all I do is dive” mentality does not fly on a liveaboard, you will have the opportunity to experience some great diving, but only when it is your turn to get into the water. The rest of the time you will be helping on the dive deck, doing the daily turn down service, watching guests’ bubbles, working in the engine room, cleaning not only guests’ rooms but the entire yacht or helping the Chef prepare for dinner.

No matter what your position is, Organization and Time Management are vital to your success.

This means more than organizing the dive briefing 15 minutes before the dive time or coordinating with the Captain when the yacht will move to the next dive site. It also means keeping paperwork in order, reading it, understanding it, completing forms accurately, and even filing it in alphabetical order. Everyone on the boat has responsibilities that go beyond what is on the schedule. Managing your time will ensure that you make it to bed on time.

Choose Your Adventure!

• Aggressor Liveaboards™
• Aggressor River Cruises™
• Aggressor Safari Lodge™

2 jobs found

+2 more jobs

Log in or register to view 2 more Divemaster jobs.

Jobs on Yachts

• Deck Jobs (330)
• Engineering Jobs (127)
• Galley Jobs (141)
• Interior Jobs (333)
• Hairdresser
• Massage Therapist
• Personal Trainer
• Yoga/Pilates Instructor
• Dive Instructor
• Water Sports Instructor
• Helicopter Pilot
• Shore Based Jobs (122)
• Other Jobs (27)

Email address:

Remember me Forgotten password?

Password Reset

Enter your email address and we will email you a password reset link.

Email address:

Divemaster Jobs on Yachts / Super Yacht Diving Instructor

How to get a divemaster job on a yacht or even become a super-yacht diving instructor.

Would you like the best Divemaster job or Diving Instructor job in the world? Imagine working on a super-yacht , travelling the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, scuba diving some of the best dive sites in the world, all whilst earning a great salary!

At Sairee Cottage Diving 5-star PADI IDC Centre we don’t just want you to pass the PADI Divemaster or PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), we want you to get a really great job in the dive industry. There are many types of diving jobs for PADI Divemasters and Diving Instructors like working for a dive shop/school, a dive resort, on diving liveaboards, in dive retail shops and on cruise ships. But by far the best job for Divemasters and Diving Instructors is working on a super-yacht .

Can you imagine working on a Super-Yacht?

To be able to work as a Divemaster or Diving Instructor on a super-yacht you do, however, need some extra qualifications like completing the Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess (DSS) Course. At Sairee Cottage Diving, Koh Tao, we partner with Galileo Maritime Academy in Phuket , Thailand. Galileo Maritime Academy is one of the best super-yacht maritime academies in the world and is the only one in south-east Asia accredited and approved by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to issue MCA Certificates of Competence to seafarers.

High Quality Divemaster, Dive Instructor and Super-yacht Courses

At Sairee Cottage Diving 5 star PADI IDC Centre on Koh Tao we strive to teach you some of the highest quality PADI Divemaster and Diving Instructor (IDC) courses in the world. Our end goal is for you to get a fantastic diving job after completion of the Divemaster and Diving Instructor courses. To achieve this we at Sairee Cottage Diving have designed one of the best and highest quality Divemaster and Diving Instructor Courses available to give you the best chance of getting a great diving job afterwards.

Learning how to become a Divemaster / Diving Instructor to work on a Super-Yacht

Galileo Maritime Academy in Phuket offers the same high quality level of instruction on the super-yacht course they teach, and all their super-yacht courses are designed to also help you get the best super-yacht job available. Galileo Maritime Academy also take their training above and beyond the norm; they will teach you how to give 7-star service instead of 5-star. The high quality super-yacht courses of Galileo Maritime Academy are recognised all over the world and will give you the competitive edge when seeking work on a super-yacht.

Working Together to Offer the Best Super-yacht Divemaster and Diving Instructor Packages

We at Sairee Cottage Diving (5 star PADI IDC Centre) and our friends at Galileo Maritime Academy are working together to offer some of the very best Divemaster and Diving Instructor super-yacht training packages available to make it even easier for you to get that dream job on a super-yacht. You can choose to do your Divemaster or Diving Instructor (IDC) Course first with Sairee Cottage Diving on Koh Tao and then finish the package with the Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess (DSS) course with Galileo in Phuket or you can do it the other way around, it’s up to you.

Learning at Different Locations in Thailand

Your courses will be at 2 different locations in Thailand meaning 2 different Thai experiences and a refreshing change of scenery.

Sairee Cottage Diving PADI 5-Star IDC Centre on Koh Tao

Sairee Cottage Diving 5 star PADI IDC Centre is located on Koh Tao, which is on the east coast of Thailand. Koh Tao is one of the most beautiful Islands in the world and is one of the most famous locations for diver training. Koh Tao has some of the most stunning beaches in Thailand, amazing tropical fauna and some of the best sunsets you will ever see in the world. Koh Tao is also a great place to meet and connect with like-minded people as we have a very lively community. You will make friends for life here!

Koh Tao – One of the most popular Diving Islands in the World

Galileo Maritime Academy is located in the Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, which is the largest super-yacht marina in the Asia Pacific and it overlooks the exotic seascape of Phang Nga Bay. You will be training in one of the best and most beautiful super-yacht marinas in Thailand. These facilities include our Advanced Fire Fighting School, Deepwater Survival Pool, School of Marine Engineering, our Survival Craft and Rescue Boats training facility and a fleet of training yachts and tenders for practical experience at sea.

Super-Yacht Marina in Phuket

In Galileo Maritime Academy’s training grounds and the super-yacht marina you will be surrounded by luxury and calm making it a very quiet area to study and relax. Only a short distance away you can enjoy lively Phuket with stunning beaches, shopping areas, and fantastic restaurants.

Galileo Maritime Academy in Phuket

PADI Open Water and PADI Advanced Open Water Course – Sairee Cottage Diving

PADI Divemasters and PADI Diving Instructors are in more demand to work on super-yachts, but some super-yacht owners just prefer their deckhands and stewards to have at least the basic PADI diving license so they can buddy-up with them on fun dives. If the super-yacht owners just want the basic PADI diving licences then it is still very important that you get the best dive training possible. At Sairee Cottage Diving on Koh Tao we have made a package where we include the PADI Open Water Diver course and the PADI Advanced Open Water course.

Teaching a PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Tao

In the PADI Open Water Diver course you will learn all the basic diving skills needed to safely scuba dive up to a depth of 18 meters. In this course you will start with learning how to dive in confined water (e.g. a swimming pool) followed by 4 amazing open water dives where you will again practice the diving skills you learned before under the careful supervision of a PADI Diving Instructor and PADI Divemaster.

Please learn more information about the Open Water Diver Course on Koh Tao here

During the PADI Advanced Open Water course at Sairee Cottage Diving on Koh Tao we will take you to the next level. This course takes 2 days and includes 5 dives. In the PADI Open Water Diving course you’ll have already learned the basic skills to scuba dive safely. During the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course we now have the time to focus more on fine-tuning your diving skills/techniques and experiencing specialised diving environments. At Sairee Cottage Diving we focus on teaching you dive navigation, dive deeper (30m), night diving, search and recovery, buoyancy, how to dive on wrecks, how to use advanced underwater dive tools, underwater photography and how to think like a great diver.

Please learn more information about the Advanced Open Water Diver Course here

At Sairee Cottage Diving’s 5 star PADI IDC Centre on Koh Tao we’ve created the ultimate recreational dive package that easily suits working on super-yachts. We follow all PADI Standards as a base and then teach above and beyond this to create some of the best scuba divers possible.

PADI Divemaster Course – Sairee Cottage Diving

This is the fist professional PADI dive course that you can take and PADI Divemasters are in high demand to work on super-yachts. The PADI Divemaster Course at Sairee Cottage Diving is a 6-week program that takes place here on Koh Tao. PADI Platinum and award-winning Course Director Marcel van den Berg has designed a Divemaster course that goes well beyond the minimum PADI Standards. The Divemaster course at Sairee Cottage Diving is a flexible program that covers different parts of the course requirements every week.

Sairee Cottage Diving Divemasters giving some of the best dive briefing

You will learn how to be an excellent “people-person”, gain customer service knowledge, cover extensive dive theory, work on swimming and stamina skills, perform an underwater equipment exchange to test stress levels, learn how to become the best dive-leader for fun dives, participate in multiple PADI “Skill Circuits”, learn how to become a great assistant on different PADI dive courses, learn positive sales training, learn environmental protection with an extensive marine conservation program, learn about PADI standards, risk management and so much more!

Divemaster one of the most awesome jobs in the world!

During the 6 weeks we have plenty of time to repeat any parts of the Divemaster course and give you extra time if needed to complete the course to the highest level of quality that is possible. But also, importantly, it allows for some time off for you to enjoy this beautiful Island and the great lifestyle here.

Please download more information about the Divemaster Course here.

PADI Diving Instructor Course (IDC) at Sairee Cottage Diving, Koh Tao

Becoming a PADI Diving Instructor is for most scuba divers the ultimate dream. And for most people who are already PADI Diving Instructors the ultimate dream job is working as a Dive Instructor on a super-yacht. More and more, super-yacht owners want to hire deckhands that can teach diving as a Diving Instructor and not just lead dives as a Divemaster.

As on the Divemaster course above, we at Sairee Cottage Diving (5 star PADI IDC Centre) will give you a PADI Dive Instructor Course (IDC) that will teach you way more information than just the minimum standards. As a Diving Instructor it is important to become the best that you can be and this especially applies in the super-yacht industry. Sadly enough the quality of Diving Instructors around the world can vary hugely between different Diving Instructors. This is largely due to the quality (or lack of quality) of their training. That is why we at Sairee Cottage Diving and Galileo Maritime Academy are now working closely together to help high quality Diving Instructors to get work on super-yachts ensuring that super-yacht owners get the best staff possible.

Learning how to become a PADI Diving Instructor

The PADI Instructor Development Course at Sairee Cottage Diving is an 18-day program where we show you how to teach the PADI Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Emergency First Response (EFR), PADI Rescue Diver and the PADI Divemaster courses. Of course as a PADI Diving Instructor you will still be able to do any Divemaster job, and that is one of the main reasons why super-yacht owners prefer PADI Diving Instructors over PADI Divemasters if possible. At Sairee Cottage Diving we focus primarily on safety during the IDC and our Risk Management lectures and practice-training sessions have one of the highest standards in the Dive Industry, which will, in turn, ensure the highest levels of safety for your future customers.

How to be one of the best Rescue Divers is learning manage the situation in a controlled manner

Please download more information about the PADI IDC Course here

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course (DSS) – Galileo Maritime Academy

Being a PADI certified dive-master or diving instructor is a huge advantage for successful career development on superyachts because each yacht needs one or more crew who are qualified to lead a dive group and to train those guests who have no prior experience of SCUBA diving.

Many “private” and “charter” superyachts spend much time around the world’s top dive sites and are fully equipped with compressors and diving equipment for reef and wreck diving expeditions. The qualified dive-master / instructors will be tasked with supervising all diving activities and maintaining the related equipment on board.

Learning how to operate a Super-Yacht at Galileo Maritime Academy

Galileo considers that a key part of our mission is to help each graduate to find a suitable job on board a superyacht. We are consistently successful at this and between 80% and 90% of all our graduates get placed on one of our 200+ client superyachts.

Ready to work on a Super-Yacht – What an amazing career opportunity

What will you learn on the Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course (DSS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENT AND SKILLS:

• Introduction to superyacht hospitality
• Superyacht terminology, etiquette and life on board.
• Working as a member of an effective and expert crew on board.
• Key qualities required for success as superyacht crew.
• Keeping yourself safe and healthy on board.
• Resume writing designed for success.

Picking up the Super-Yacht clients with the speed boat

DECKHAND SKILLS:

• Docking, undocking and mooring a yacht – practical experience at sea
• Basic seamanship, basic navigation and chart work – experience at sea
• Safe working practices and anchor handling – practical experience at sea
• Proficiency in Personal Watercraft – jet skis, RIBs, FRB – experience at sea
• Proficiency in Small Boats and Tenders – driving, docking, rope-work, knots, fenders, fuel system, engine and electrical system – practical experience at sea
• Proficiency in Rescue Boats Operation and Control (operate at sea)
• Exterior cleaning, care and maintenance – practical experience onboard a superyacht

How to dock the Super-Yacht

STEWARD / STEWARDESS SKILLS:

• Interior cleaning, care and maintenance –experience onboard a super yacht
• Barista – the art of great coffee
• Personal presentation and hygiene
• Silver service, table settings, napkin folding, cutlery handling and elegant table decoration
• Wine appreciation, grape varieties and food compliment, handling, storage and service
• Cocktail making, standard drink menus, creativity, ingredients and mixology.
• Floral arrangements, for table, interior and exterior, bouquet and welcome presentations
• Laundry and garment care, handling, folding and storage, ironing and towel art
• Basic culinary skills, food hygiene and galley care – experience in our culinary school.

At Galileo you only learn 7 Star etiquette

Please download more information about the Galileo DSS Course here.

Scuba Diver / Deckhand / Steward / Stewardess Package

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Price: 179600 THB

Divemaster / Deckhand / Steward / Stewardess Package

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver EFR Course PADI Rescue Diver PADI Divemaster

Price: 231690 THB

If they are already Open Water Diver: 221790 THB If they are already Advanced Open Water Diver: 212970 THB If they are already Rescue Diver: 200100 THB

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess / PADI Divemaster / PADI Diving Instructor Package

Price: 265500 THB

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course / PADI Dive Instructor / PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Package

This includes PADI Specialty Instructor and a full Internship program to get teach real life students under the supervision of an experienced PADI Instructor.

Price: 244560 THB

This does not include the PADI fees for Divemaster and/or Instructor levels:

2018 PADI fees

Divemaster: 202 AUD IDC: 257 AUD IE: 890 AUD EFR Instructor: 177 AUD Specialties: 101 AUD per specialty MSDT: Free with us

All Packages Include:

Sairee Cottage Diving:

• Accommodation during all dive courses
• Sairee Cottage Diving T-shirt and mask strap
• All teaching materials
• All dive equipment (except a dive knife and SMB)
• Extra lessons if needed
• Special Night dive training
• Unique Fish Identification Program
• Transfers to / from Phuket International Airport on 15 day course.
• Luxury campus accommodation in a Thai-style pool villa.
• Delicious food and beverages for daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Expert tuition: on-land at Galileo Maritime Academy and Galileo Fire Ship.
• Course notes, materials and uniform.
• Graduation certificate.

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Phone (optional)

Your Message

PADI IDC Koh Tao Thailand – Sairee Cottage Diving

SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube:

Meet the Team

Get to know us

Koh Tao Diving

Read our Guide

• Koh Tao Weather

View Report

How to get to

See Our Tips

… If you’re still looking around for a diving school, the search can be ended here … full review

… this place stands out from its competitors because of the ‘family feel’ they give to customers … more reviews

… experience of a life time. Thank you so much for your patience and high quality training … full review

… the most passionate instructors I’ve come across in any industry coupled with great facilities … more reviews

… these guys presented a tremendous course and I learned an awful lot from them … more reviews

… taught in a way so that whenever a question popped up in my head, she would answer it … full review

… crew were complete professionals from the get go, honestly couldn’t have asked for a better diving experience … full review

… an excellent place to learn if you are searching for a diving school in Koh Tao … full review

… made our time learning enjoyable and kept everything super chill. I will definitely be coming back … full review

Follow our Instagram

Search our site, diving courses.

• Scuba Diver
• PADI Open Water Diver
• PADI Advanced Open Water
• PADI Rescue Diver
• Speciality Courses
• Divemaster Internship
• Instructor Course
• Work on Super-Yachts
• Fun Dive Packages
• Check out our Rooms
• Pool Side Rooms
• Learn about Koh Tao
• Koh Tao Diving Guide
• How to get to Koh Tao

Sairee Cottage Diving

• Meet our Team
• View our Facilities

The Best Divemaster Internship Program in Cozumel

Divemaster internship, join the best divemaster internship program in cozumel and the entire caribbean. gopro blue magic is cozumel’s only divemaster internship program based in a real dive center, with our own boats, real divers, and real students. we offer unlimited diving to all divemaster internship participants during training days..

Divemaster Internship Training

Do you love scuba diving? Want to share it with others on a whole new level? Join the Blue Magic PADI Divemaster Internship in Cozumel and do what you love to do as a career. PADI trained and certified Divemasters are the most desired dive professionals in the world. As a PADI Divemaster you can see the world and sea the world! Begin to live your dream as a professional dive leader now! Located in Cozumel, Mexico, one of the world’s premier dive destinations, Blue Magic Scuba’s Divemaster Internship program is led by some of the most experienced dive professionals in the Caribbean.

As a PADI Divemaster, you will be able to:

• Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats world-wide, private yachts or cruise ships in exotic locations.
• Lead certified divers on guided tours
• Assist Instructors with students
• Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
• Conduct PADI Suba Review programs and refresher courses

The Blue Magic PADI Divemaster internship training course is your first level of professional training. Working closely and directly with our PADI Course Director and other PADI Instructors, you’ll fine-tune your dive skills, like perfecting the effortless hover, and refine your rescue skills so you anticipate and easily solve common problems. You’ll gain dive knowledge, management and supervision abilities so you become a role model to divers everywhere. Remember, Blue Magic Scuba’s Divemaster Internship offer unlimited diving in Cozumel during your training days!

Divemasters who complete our Divemaster internship are respected dive professionals who are aligned with the largest and most respected dive organization in the world – PADI.

You can join our Divemaster internship program with any level or certification, from any recognized agency (SSI, NAUI, etc.) or even no certification yet.

Depending on your certification level, your internship will last 4, 6, or 8 weeks.

What’s Included? Included in all GoPRO Blue Magic Divemaster Internships:

• Professional instruction
• Unlimited Diving during training days
• Free Accommodation
• Free equipment rental
• Real, hands-on experience!

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

Divemaster internship details.

The Blue Magic Scuba PADI Divemaster Internship teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, water skills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. 

Topics and practical workshops include:

• The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
• Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
• Diver safety and risk management
• Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
• Business of diving and your career
• Awareness of the dive environment
• Dive setup and management
• Mapping an open water site
• Conducting dive briefings
• Guiding dives for certified divers
• Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
• Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
• Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs

You may be able to get college credit for the Divemaster course – ask your college or university for additional details. 

Costs and internship length (All prices in USD):

• If you are already Rescue Certified your PADI Divemaster Internship program lasts four weeks, and costs $1690 plus $290 PADI manuals, materials and fees.
• If you join our internship program as an Advanced Open Water your divemaster internship program lasts six weeks, and costs $2509 plus $420 PADI manuals, materials and fees
• If you join our program as an Open Water Diver , your divemaster internship will last eight weeks, and costs $3149 plus $485 for PADI manuals, materials and fees.
• If you are not yet certified , but love the water, your divemaster internship will last about 8 weeks and cost $3425 plus $550 for PADI manuals, materials and fees.

How long will it take me to complete my training and gain the PADI Divemaster certification?

The time it will take you to complete your training depends mostly on your certification level when you arrive: if you arrive as a Rescue Diver, your internship will last 4  weeks, if you arrive as Advanced Open Water certified, your internship will last 6 weeks, if you arrive as Open Water, or with no certification your internship will last 8 fun-filled weeks.

Are there any prerequisites? What are they?

There are just a few prerequisites:

You must be at least 18 years of age, in good physical condition (click here for medical form) You will also need a minimum of 40 logged dives to begin the Divemaster course, if you don’t have quite that many yet, don’t despair, you can catch up once you’re here at a very reduce rate.

You must be at least 18 years of age, in good physical condition.

What does a typical day look like?

Every day is different, however most days will have some time in the water, either on a boat or shore dive, or assisting on courses. Additional time will be in a classroom. Sometimes the classroom is under the Palapa, sometimes on the beach and sometimes at a bar or restaurant. There will also be some days to yourself, and some group activities. Each day will be as much fun as you make it.

How much diving will I be doing?

Blue Magic is the ONLY internship program that does NOT limit your boat dives. If you have nothing scheduled, you are free to join one of our daily boat dives (if space is available). Remember, we have three boats, so there is (almost) always space for you!

What equipment do I need?

All SCUBA gear is included in the cost of your internship. Of course, if you have your own gear, you will be more comfortable. For comfort, we do recommend that you have your own Mask, fins & snorkel and a shorty wetsuit, but we have plenty to lend.

Once you start your Divemaster portion of the training you PADI requires that you have a timing device, a pocket mask and two signaling devices.

What else do I need to bring to Cozumel?

Whatever you need for comfort. Normal dress is shorts and T-shirts, no need to bring many changes of clothes. 

What other expenses should I expect?

Our Divemaster internship program provides everything you need except food and personal expenses. Most people find that US$100 per week is enough for food and entertainment, your mileage may vary. 

Tell me more about the free accommodation that’s included.

A shared room with (usually) just one other same gender intern, in-suite bathroom, hi-speed broadband WiFi, sheets and pillow, a shared kitchen, swimming pool and a huge common area with garden, hammocks and a large screen TV. All this at the Blue Magic Hostel.

What if I prefer someplace else?

We believe that staying together is the best weay to encourage teamwork and group learning, however we also understand that some of our interns prefer more privacy or have other requirements. There are many short term or vacation rentals here in Cozumel, from Luxury to budget. 

Will I have any days to myself?

Yes, you will have days off to yourself in addition to the group social events.

Aside from the Divemaster course, I want to learn a specialty or two. Does Blue Magic offer any? And at what cost?

Blue Magic is a PADI 5 Star IDC center and we offer many, many specialties, including Nitrox, Wreck, Deep and others. As DM Candidates we offer special discounts. Check with your instructor about specific course prices.

Now that I’m a divemaster, how do I become an Instructor?

Easy, join our IDC (Instructor Development Course) that we hold 4 times a year.

I don’t have dive insurance yet, how do I sign up?

We recommend DAN (Divers Alert network) insurance.

What is the electrical power?

Just like the USA and Canada we use 110 Volts

Are there ATMs?

Yes, and they are safe, with a typical withdrawal fee of 35 to 50 peso per transaction ($2.00-3.00 US)

Divemasters and instructors – fancy working on superyachts?

• on November 27, 2017

Top jobs are available on superyachts for qualified Divemasters and dive instructors, starting at €2,000-plus per month, on our client yachts.

https://www. youtube .com/watch?v=W0dEN0UoXBo&feature=youtu.be

Galileo Maritime Academy offers you two 15-day residential courses, either of which will give you the key entry qualifications for starting a career as crew on superyachts. Those with a service and hospitality background or skill-set will choose the Deckhand/Steward(ess) route ( DSS ) and those with a background or interest in engineering will choose the Deckhand/Engineer route ( DEC ).

Being a PADI-certified Divemaster or dive instructor is a huge advantage for successful career development on superyachts because each yacht needs one or more crew who are qualified to lead dive groups, and to train those guests who have no prior experience of scuba diving.

Many private and charter superyachts spend much time around the world’s top dive sites and are fully equipped with compressors and diving equipment for reef and wreck diving expeditions. The qualified Divemaster /instructors will be tasked with supervising all diving activities and maintaining the related equipment on board.

Galileo Maritime Academy is the leading training and certification facility for professional superyacht crew in the Asia-Pacific region and the only such academy accredited by the UK government Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and approved to issue MCA Certificates of Competence to seafarers. Safety, security, survival, fire-fighting and first aid training (known as STCW 2010 certification) is required by international maritime law for all crew working on vessels of 24 metres or larger.

Galileo is based within the 200-acre site of Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, Thailand, which is the largest superyacht marina in Asia. Galileo’s facilities surround our stunning new training centre and crew residence, overlooking the dramatic seascape of Phang Nga Bay.  These facilities include our Advanced Fire Fighting School, Deepwater Survival Pool, School of Marine Engineering, our Survival Craft and Rescue Boats training facility and a fleet of training yachts and tenders for practical experience at sea.

Galileo considers that a key part of our mission is to help each graduate to find a suitable job on board a superyacht. We are consistently successful at this and between 80-90 percent of all our graduates get placed on one of our 200-plus client superyachts.

If you would like to qualify as a Divemaster or dive instructor , we invite you to do so at our partner diving academy Sairee Cottage five-star Diving Centre in beautiful Koh Tao (Turtle Island) here in Thailand and one of the world’s most-amazing diving locations.

If you are already qualified or require more information about these well-paid career opportunities, please send an email to: [email protected] , or check out our website: www.GalileoMaritimeAcademy.com

For our NEWSLETTER – please click NEWSLETTER

For our intake courses dates each month, please click HERE

Advertising Feature

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!

UW PHOTOGRAPHY

SCUBA DIVER

SCUBA TRAVEL

Copyright 2024 Rork Media Limited – ISSN 2514-2054 – The Speed Train

• Search forums

Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.

Note: this_feature_currently_requires_accessing_site_using_safari

• Regional Forums & Dive Clubs
• Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands

Divemaster Course On A Liveaboard?

• Thread starter Isa on Tracks
• Start date Apr 27, 2016
• Tags divemaster liveaboard pacific sea

Please register or login

Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions.

Benefits of registering include

• Ability to post and comment on topics and discussions.
• A Free photo gallery to share your dive photos with the world.
• You can make this box go away

Joining is quick and easy. Log in or Register now!

Isa on Tracks

• Apr 27, 2016

Hi everyone! Anyone knows or have heard of a liveaboard in which I could do my divemaster between May and June? I am pretty flexible whereas location is concerned. South east Asia or Pacific. I have dived in many great sites, Komodo, Surin and Similan islands, Vanuatu, Maldives and just came back from Raja Ampat which was really good. Many thanks!  

• Apr 28, 2016

Hi Isa on the Tracks, I agree, a liveaboard would be a nice way to do your DM. But you need course work going on while aboard so you can do your internship, confirming that may be the hard part. For what my two cents are worth and in my experience, most divers on liveaboards are there to dive, not do course work. Sure I see Nitrox courses going on, but a rescue course? Maybe I'm wrong though. There's also the matter of cruise length most are 7-11 nights long, you'll need more than that to complete the course, more like 19-30 days plus. I guess you could do back to back trips, but again you'll need to confirm course work will be taught on the boat. Here's a thought, it's not a complete liveaboard solution, but some of the dive centers in Komodo also have 3/4 night trips, maybe you can intern on one of those, filling in the course work at the shop and on the day trips? Good luck and I hope you are able to find something that fits you needs.  

• Apr 29, 2016

Isa on Tracks: I was also wondering about the Gili to Komodo cruises, do you know some good dive shops that have both land and liveaboard operations? I am currently writing to a few of them without really knowing which one is good in this area. Most online reviews are usually from fun divers. Many thanks![/QUOT has a All 4 diving has a dive center in Bali, I think they do course work and trips to Nusa Penida, north Bali and books a liveaboard to Komodo. Bali Scuba does DM courses and they have a shop in Labuan Bajo, maybe you could split your time? But they don't have a liveaboard that I know of. You can try Wicked diving they are a budget backpacker style boat, they may do courses? I think the Gili's are mostly land based, but I'm not 100%. Good luck Click to expand...

Divebooker.com

Contributor.

• May 1, 2016

adventureswithwill

• Jun 1, 2016

As far as I know, no dive shops do live aboard only DMT courses. That said, just about any dive shop that runs liveaboards will let you go on the liveaboard as part of your DMT. I remember when I was researching shops in Similian Islands, Thailand most of the shops offered 1-2 liveaboard trips as part of the package. Keep in mind Flores has strong currents, I did my DMT in a place with strong current (Nusa Lembongan) and really enjoyed it as it gave a lot of experience with current based dives. Just make sure any school you're going to gets enough OW courses through the door so you can assist more than once. Enjoy your DMT!  

Teaching Neutral Diving

About five years ago I was considering Pro Dive Cairns - Great Barrier Reef Scuba Diving Liveaboard Trips And PADI Diver Training Queensland . I am certain at the time they had a liveaboard internship.  

Similar threads

• Aug 9, 2023
• Advanced Scuba

• Chris Underwater
• Feb 10, 2024

• aquabluegreg
• Jul 29, 2024
• Trips & Marketplace: Liveaboards

• Jul 13, 2024
• The Pacific Islands

• Apr 21, 2023

• This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn more…

How to Become a Divemaster: The Complete Guide

Jason is an adventure travel writer with a passion for exploring the world's most beautiful and remote destinations.

If you’re passionate about scuba diving and already have your certification, did you know you could turn it into a seasonal career?

Becoming a divemaster isn’t easy, but it’s a fantastic challenge for skilled scuba divers. 

If you’d love to start making money from scuba diving or you just want to hone your skills as a diver, here’s your complete guide on how to become a divemaster. 

And if you are a non-swimmer, we’ve got the perfect guide for that: Scuba Diving For Non-Swimmers: How to Get Started .

What is a Divemaster?

A divemaster is a specific level of certification you can get in scuba diving. The PADI Divemaster program is the world’s most popular professional-level training course and gives experienced divers the opportunity to make money from their passion. 

Divemasters are a key part of any scuba diving school or trip. They have specific responsibilities, including organizing the logistics of dive trips, ensuring correct boat management procedures, and assisting scuba diving instructors. 

It’s common for divemasters to work in a dive center, but you’ll also find them in resorts, on cruise ships, and even on private yachts. 

Why Become a Divemaster?

If you love scuba diving and you’re thinking about taking your PADI divemaster course, there are some great reasons to take the plunge. 

• Strengthen your knowledge base and dive skills by learning from peers at dive locations around the world. 
• Get the opportunity to work in world-class dive resorts or travel the world making money on cruise ships, boats, and even on river dives. 
• Become a role model and mentor to trainee divers – there’s nothing like seeing the excitement on newbie divers’ faces when they’re learning the ropes. 
• Take part in essential marine conservation projects and get an inside look at marine ecosystems. There are even opportunities for marine research that lets you get up close and personal with marine animals. 

Pros and Cons of Becoming a Divemaster

It’s not all roses, though; becoming a divemaster has pros and cons to consider. 

CON: It’s expensive to become a divemaster

It’s pricey to undergo a divemaster internship, so you’ll need the funds to get started. However, there’s no need to take refresher courses once you’re done, so it’s a one-time cost. PADI also provides free online training to get you started, so you can dip your toe in and figure out if it’s right for you without a financial commitment. 

CON: You’ll work long hours

As a divemaster, you’ll spend hours diving, teaching, and preparing for trips. As well as the hours out on the water, you’ve also got office hours to factor in. Overall, it’s a job with long hours, so you need to be passionate to stick with it. 

CON: It’s not a full-time career 

You won’t earn serious money as a divemaster, and most people do it as a seasonal gig just because they love diving so much. 

CON: You’ll have heavy responsibilities

Even during training, you’ll learn how to work as a team and get a lot of responsibilities to handle. You’ll be responsible for the health and safety of others, which can be stressful. Be prepared to take criticism and feedback – you’ll get a lot at the start. 

PRO: Travel the world

Divemasters are needed in every corner of the world, so you’ll get plenty of opportunities to travel and work in different dive shops. If you can speak more than one language, that’s a huge bonus and will help you get more gigs abroad. One season you could be diving in the Great Barrier Reef , and the next, you could be in a dive school in the Maldives. 

PRO: You’ll become a master

It’s called Divemaster for a reason – you’ll learn how to be an expert diver and have an extremely valuable skill set.

PRO: Free dives!

Working in a dive shop means going on free dives. Yes, you have to work, but you still get the chance to do some of the most incredible dives in the world and add them to your logbook as a certified diver. 

Divemaster Training: What Does It Entail?

There are a few prerequisites for divemaster training. PADI and SSI are the most popular schools for scuba diving, and both offer excellent divemaster courses. 

Each training school has slightly different requirements, but here’s what you’ll need for PADI:

• Be a PADI rescue diver or equivalent.
• Hold a recognized first aid and CPR certification completed within the past 24 months. 
• Logged a minimum of 40 dives. 

This is all to ensure you have a good foundational knowledge of diving and enough experience to handle the increased responsibilities of the divemaster training. 

During your divemaster course, you’ll study diving theory in-depth, including physics, physiology, and decompression theory. 

You’ll also hone your dive leadership skills to the point where you can effortlessly demonstrate skills to student divers. 

There are two exams:

• A stamina test, including a 400-meter freestyle swim and a 15-minute water-treading exercise. 
• A series of workshops focused on specialized diving activities, including search & recovery and deep diving. 

You’ll be evaluated on your skills and your ability to control divers in real-world and open water environments. You’ll also get full training on how to conduct dive courses. 

How Much Does a Divemaster Make?

Although divemasters are paid, it’s hard to make it a full-time career. It’s great as a seasonal job, but it does tend to go quiet during the off-season when fewer people want to go scuba diving. 

According to Ziprecruiter , on average, a divemaster in the US makes about $65,000 a year. However, salaries range from $20,000 to over $146,000, depending on skill level and location. 

What Are The Responsibilities Of a Divemaster?

So, you’ve got your training under your belt, and you’re ready to get a job as a master scuba diver – what will you actually be doing on a daily basis? Here’s a look at some of the responsibilities of a qualified divemaster:

• Act as an instructional assistant to a PADI instructor during dive activities. 
• Conduct divemaster programs, such as the PADI Re-Activate program.
• Perform scuba reviews for divers who have been out of the water for extended periods of time. 
• Actively engage with guests at hotels and offer intro diving experiences for non-swimmers in the pool with the aim of getting them prepared for open water scuba diving activities. 
• Know your way around the equipment service center to complete stock checks. 
• Administrative duties, such as answering the phone and checking emails.
• Completing dive checks for certified divers who don’t have their certification cards with them.  

You can also complete additional diver training, which would allow you to perform additional duties, such as the PADI Emergency O2 Provider Instructor course or the Discover Scuba Diving Leader course. 

Who is it For?

Overall, becoming a divemaster is for anyone who is passionate about scuba diving and already has their basic training under their belt. 

If you love the idea of making some extra cash as a scuba diver, becoming a divemaster will allow you to do that. Just don’t expect to get rich from this career!

Even if you don’t plan on turning your love of diving into a career, completing the divemaster training is a great accomplishment for any seasoned scuba diver and helps you progress up the certification ladder. 

Will You Become a Divemaster?

If you’re a passionate scuba diver and you’ve already got some certifications under your belt, it might be worth looking into becoming a divemaster. It is an expensive qualification to obtain, but once you’ve got it, it’s yours for life, and you don’t need any refresher courses. 

Choose a well-known school to secure your training – PADI and SSI are the most popular, and both have fantastic divemaster training courses. 

Hiking The Haute Route Without A Guide: How to Plan Your Trip

America vs. The World: Things Americans Won’t Find Elsewhere When Traveling

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Reach out to us for sponsorship opportunities

We're always looking to grow our reach and collaborate with other influencers within this exciting space.

© 2024 The Roam Wild

Please use a modern browser to view this website. Some elements might not work as expected when using Internet Explorer.

• Landing Page
• Luxury Yacht Vacation Types
• Corporate Yacht Charter
• Tailor Made Vacations
• Luxury Exploration Vacations
• View All 3697
• Motor Yachts
• Sailing Yachts
• Classic Yachts
• Catamaran Yachts
• Filter By Destination
• More Filters
• Latest Reviews
• Charter Special Offers
• Destination Guides
• Inspiration & Features
• Mediterranean Charter Yachts
• France Charter Yachts
• Italy Charter Yachts
• Croatia Charter Yachts
• Greece Charter Yachts
• Turkey Charter Yachts
• Bahamas Charter Yachts
• Caribbean Charter Yachts
• Australia Charter Yachts
• Thailand Charter Yachts
• Dubai Charter Yachts
• Destination News
• New To Fleet
• Charter Fleet Updates
• Special Offers
• Industry News
• Yacht Shows
• Corporate Charter
• Finding a Yacht Broker
• Charter Preferences
• Questions & Answers
• Add my yacht

DIVEMASTER yacht NOT for charter*

26.4m  /  86'7 | nordhavn | 2009.

• Amenities & Toys

Special Features:

• Impressive 4,000nm range
• Sleeps 10 overnight

The 26.4m/86'7" expedition yacht 'Divemaster' was built by Nordhavn in China. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Jeff Leishman.

Guest Accommodation

Divemaster has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Divemaster is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with grp/teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Lugger (127-6A2) 425hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 23,467 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Her water tanks store around 3,406 Litres of fresh water.

*Charter Divemaster Motor Yacht

Motor yacht Divemaster is currently not believed to be available for private Charter. To view similar yachts for charter , or contact your Yacht Charter Broker for information about renting a luxury charter yacht.

Divemaster Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company

'Yacht Charter Fleet' is a free information service, if your yacht is available for charter please contact us with details and photos and we will update our records.

NOTE to U.S. Customs & Border Protection

SIMILAR LUXURY YACHTS FOR CHARTER

Here are a selection of superyachts which are similar to Divemaster yacht which are believed to be available for charter. To view all similar luxury charter yachts click on the button below.

26m | Numarine

from $59,000 p/week ♦︎

from $55,000 p/week

24m | Mochi Craft

from $40,000 p/week

U-Boat Navigator

24m | Rena Umut Kocau

from $75,000 p/week ♦︎

24m | Nordhavn

from $29,000 p/week

27m | President

27m | Custom

from $30,000 p/week

26m | Cantiere Delle Marche

from $56,000 p/week ♦︎

Grey Wolf II

26m | Circa Marine & Industrial

from $58,000 p/week ♦︎

26m | Cantiere Navale di Pesaro

from $54,000 p/week ♦︎

Maria Teresa

24m | Cantieri Solimano

from $24,000 p/week ♦︎

Serendipity

26m | Nordhavn

As Featured In

The YachtCharterFleet Difference

YachtCharterFleet makes it easy to find the yacht charter vacation that is right for you. We combine thousands of yacht listings with local destination information, sample itineraries and experiences to deliver the world's most comprehensive yacht charter website.

San Francisco

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Follow us on Instagram
• Find us on LinkedIn
• Add My Yacht
• Affiliates & Partners

Popular Destinations & Events

• St Tropez Yacht Charter
• Monaco Yacht Charter
• St Barts Yacht Charter
• Greece Yacht Charter
• Mykonos Yacht Charter
• Caribbean Yacht Charter

Featured Charter Yachts

• Maltese Falcon Yacht Charter
• Wheels Yacht Charter
• Victorious Yacht Charter
• Andrea Yacht Charter
• Titania Yacht Charter
• Ahpo Yacht Charter

Receive our latest offers, trends and stories direct to your inbox.

Please enter a valid e-mail.

Thanks for subscribing.

Search for Yachts, Destinations, Events, News... everything related to Luxury Yachts for Charter.

Yachts in your shortlist

Welcome to our store

Item added to your cart

Brian&Watch

BW DIVEMASTER YACHT BLACK DM001YB

Couldn't load pickup availability

DIAMETER : 40MM

Lug to lug length: 47.8mm, thickness: 11.56mm, case: 316l ss, bezel: ceramic with polish finish, lug width : 20mm, movement: quartz sweep second with date, water resistance: 200m, crystal: domed sapphire crystal with inner ar coating, lume: superluminova  bgw9 , bracelet: 316l ss with updated quick adjust clasp , package includes:, flathead screwdriver, 5 years warranty card, logo customize for free.

• Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
• Opens in a new window.

Founded in 2003

Timmerman Yachts is a Russian builder of quality luxury motor yachts. Based in Moscow, it is owned by a group of Dutch and Russian investors and operates out of Moscow Shipyard. Several noted naval architecture and yacht design firms are involved with Timmerman, including Vripack, Guido de Groot Design, Ginton Naval Architects, Jon Bannenberg Ltd., and Francis Design Ltd.

Founded in 2003, the company was named for 17th century Dutch boat builder Franz Timmerman who brought Dutch boat manufacturing techniques to Russia and co-founded the Russian navy. Timmerman Yachts has more than 1,000 employees working at the Moscow Shipyard.

Timmerman has delivered a number of semi-custom luxury yachts between 26-47 metres in length, including TM26 and Timmerman FD-51, designed by Francis Design Ltd. Other notable Timmerman yachts include Victoria M, Alexandra (now Latitude) and Olsten 125′.

One of the 10 largest yacht builders in the world, Timmerman is focused on building high-quality luxury yachts at more competitive prices. Its Russian-Dutch partnership provides great yacht-building capabilities. Timmerman builds yacht to the highest standards and holds DNV, MCA and Russian River Register certification. The company reportedly has more than a dozen yachts in some phase of construction.

Yachts built by Timmerman