Gap year divemaster programme ideas

Before people look into it further though you might want some questions clarified. You probably have a lot of questions before booking your Gap Year Divemaster. We have put together a gap year Divemaster question and answer list. Here we go.

gap year question about the food during the gap year programme: Is breakfast, lunch and dinner included in this gap year programme? No we do not include food in the divemaster gap year programme, the food in Thailand is so good value, 2 pounds for a full meal in a restaurant and there are a lot of nice restaurants. You miss out on a lot of fun and nice dates if we would include food and you have to eat at the same place every day.

Divemaster Gap Year spending money: What amount of money do I need per month? 20 pounds a day should be enough for a great gap year. But if you are not the drinking type and you like more quiet nights you could do it for 12 pounds. During the day you will only spend some money on food and water, and trust me, that is cheap!

What are the rooms like in the Xtreme Gap resort on Koh Tao? The rooms are spacious and clean and have a nice balcony. Every room has 2 single beds, a TV and an en suite bathroom. If you want your own room during your gap year diving, there is an option for your own room for 75 euro extra a month.

During your divemaster gap year, what facilities does the dive resort have? The resort is part of the dive school. There is a reception, bar, restaurant with Thai and Western food, a big pool with sun beds pool, friendly reception, spacious rooms, and internet. The resort is a 2 minute walk from the beach, the bars, the restaurants.
If I want to do the Divemaster programme for my gap year, do I need experience in Diving? You do not need experience. But you do need to be able to swim, not excellent, but you need to be able to swim around the dive boat. The Divemaster programme of Xtreme Gap gives you plenty of time, more than most programmes. But please do realize it is a big commitment so make sure you really want to do it. 80 % of people that book their Divemaster have no prior experience.

What kind of insurance do I need for my divemaster gap year in Thailand? If you are from the UK you can look online on the xtreme gap website. You would need the backpacker option and then the upgrade since you will be diving up to 30 meters deep during your gap year. We have chosen to work with this company since they are good value and cover the necessary diving and sports options xtreme gap has for gap years.

Do I need diving experience before starting the divemaster gap year programme? No experience is needed. You do not need to be afraid of water and you should be able to swim. The Koh Tao gap year divemaster programme is 12weeks and his will give you heeps of time to practice and study well.