Dive Master

The Divemaster programme at France Plongée is the first professional rating in the PADI system, and the Koh Phangan base is a practical place to do it — the centre runs daily boat operations, courses at multiple levels, and shore dives at Haad Salad, which means there's actual work to participate in rather than manufactured scenarios.

The prerequisite is a minimum of 40 logged dives before starting; you need at least 60 before the programme is complete. The rating certifies you to dive to 40 metres and to lead groups of certified, adult divers — not to teach, but to guide and supervise in open water.

The team positions it as a step toward a professional career in diving. Given that the centre has been operating since 2011 with a stable French-speaking team, candidates who finish here have a reference in a recognised operation. The centre's PADI 5-star status and FFESSM affiliation on the Koh Phangan side adds weight to the training record.

Contact France Plongée directly for pricing and scheduling — Divemaster programmes are typically planned individually based on the candidate's entry level and the centre's operational calendar.