Divemaster and EFR Instructor application fees now included free!
Whether you eventually plan to become a full-fledged Open Water Scuba Instructor or simply want to work part-time on a dive boat or resort, the Aquanauts Complete Divemaster Internship is for you. We’ll make it easy for you to take the first step in your dive career by providing you Personalized Training, all new equipment, accommodations, books and study aids, all for one low price.
During your Divemaster Internship, you’ll work closely with a PADI Instructor to expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a professional. PADI Divemaster Training develops your leadership abilities by teaching you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
What’s Included in the Aquanauts Divemaster Internship?
Aquanauts offers all-inclusive internship packages that will take you from novice to Divemaster in two months or less. Your one-time enrollment fee includes everything you need to go from a land-loin'’ non-diver to accomplished PADI professional: Courses, books & study aids, equipment, accommodations and more. Here’s the specifics:
Aquanauts gives its interns all the PADI-required manuals and teaching aids below:
Includes PADI Open Water Manual, National Geographic Almanac, National Geographic Diver DVD, Logbook & Training Record, Certificate and Student Record File all in a large leatherette binder with PADI & National Geographic logos. 
Besides courses and books, your internship also includes all of the following. Click the “More Info” link next to each item for details:
A full set of new, brand-name diving equipment, including a Suunto dive computer, Scubapro BCD, regulator & Mares fins, plus a range of accessories. More Info Have your own gear already? We'll give you $750 off your course price! The Aquanauts Diving Instructor Training Internship is not just for uncertified divers. Anyone can enroll in the program and we'll reduce the price based on your certification level. We'll also lower the price if you already own your own equipment or have your own accommodations. See the chart below. Sale prices reflected in prices below.
| Certification | Length | Base Price THB |
Base Price US$ |
No Equip. | No Accom. | No Equip. or Accom. |
| None (Non-Diver) | 2 months | 221,083 | $6,599 | $5,849 | $5,955 | $5,205 |
| Open Water Diver | 2 months | 202,648 | $6,049 | $5,299 | $5,404 | $4,654 |
| Adv. Open Water Diver | 2 months | 187,583 | $5,599 | $4,849 | $4,955 | $4,205 |
| Rescue Diver | 1 Month | 164,102 | $4,899 | $4,149 | $4,469 | $3,719 |
| Prices Effective Feb. 6, 2010 | ||||||
Prices are quoted in US Dollars for comparison purposes only and are based on a fixed exchange rate of 33.5 Thai Baht to the 1 US dollar. Your actual price will vary depending on the exchange rate of your choice of currency against the Thai baht at the time of booking. Do not use currency exchange sites such as XE.com to check rates. For today's correct rates, click here.

Prices & Durations
Price and length of internship depend upon your current certification and whether you need equipment, accommodaitons or neither. See the price matrix at the bottom of this page.
What's Included?
All Aquanauts Complete internships include all your courses, books, testing & certification fees, private accommodations, a full set of new equipment that's yours to keep, unlimited diving, job placement, visa assistance and more. See below left for full details.
8 Free Bonus Courses Offer
Go beyond the basics of diving to become a truly well-rounded professional with with Aquanauts' exclusive Eco-Diver 2010 Training Pack. The special package -- worth more than $1,500 -- is included free if you pay a 100% deposit at least 30 days in advance (or upon enrollment if you plan to arrive in Thailand within 30 days.
The Eco-Tec suite focuses on the fastest growing area of the dive industry: environmental awareness and takes you to the Master Scuba Diver level with 8 PADI Specialty courses.
You can go beyond this free course and get more PADI specialties, dive medic and technical diving courses, course materials and equipment with Aquanauts' new Enhanced Learning Packs. More info...
Enhance Your Dive Skills

At up to 6 months long, Aquanauts' internship offer plenty of time to do additional courses. So, if you're serious about getting the most certifications, learning the most skills and making yourself the most marketable job candidate you can, you can purchase any or all of our new Enhanced Learning Packs!
Each Enhanced Learning Pack includes as many as five additional courses, all the required and optional manuals for all courses -- including optional manuals for the free Skills Enhancement Course -- plus additional equipment, DVDs, exam booklets and official PADI clothing!
All the Enhanced Learning Packs are deeply discounted -- as much as 30% off regular prices! And they are only available online during your initial enrollment. So click here to read more about each package. You can choose which one(s) you want on the Enrollment Form.
Payment Terms
A minimum 40% non-refundable deposit is required within two weeks of enrollment with the full balance due upon arrival. We do offer the Eco-Diver 2010 Training Pack (a $1,500 value) for 100% deposits made no later than 30 days before arrival (or upon enrollment if starting in fewer than 30 days). Deposits must paid via bank transfer. Balance payments can be made via bank transfer, cash payment or via credit card (a 5% surcharge applies). Click Here to make a reservation for this internship online!
Prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars for comparison purposes only and are based on a fixed exchange rate of 33.5 Thai Baht to the 1 US dollar. Your actual price will vary depending on the exchange rate of your choice of currency against the Thai baht at the time of booking. Do not use currency exchange sites such as XE.com to check rates. For today's correct rates, click here.