Koh Tao Divemaster Course FAQ

Koh Tao Divemaster Course FAQ

 

You have decided…You really want to get into diving during your gap year. Tell you what, the Xtreme Gap Divemaster course In Thailand is ideal! Xtreme gap offers flexibility, good service, almost all inclusive and best value for money diving gap years.

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

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.

How do I get from Bangkok to Koh Tao with the divemaster gap year programme? We have arranged that your transfer tickets are ready at the desk of the hotel in Bangkok. The night after arriving you will get on a overnight bus and then in the morning a few hours on the boat. Also the pick up from the pier on Koh Tao on your day of arrival is included. The island is 21 square KM, and the resort is a 2 minute walk from the beach and all restaurants. So once you are on Koh Tao everything can be done by foor.

What kind of weather is it on Koh Tao? Thailand is great for a gap year because the weather is always nice. Maybe except October and November, than it is rainy seaon. The rest of the year it is hot and sunny! And even in the rainy season you will have lots of sunshine and hot weather.