Train to lead dives in a six-week PADI Divemaster program on Koh Chang. Expect pool drills, reef mapping, guiding practice and marine-awareness training with local operators.
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You surface to a warm, salt-scented wind and a scatter of limestone islets beyond the bay — Koh Chang’s reef country unfurls in blue and green, and the training pool at a local resort feels like the calm center of a wider marine classroom.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
6 weeks (approximately 42 days)
Fitness Level
Moderate to fit — you should be comfortable with repeated dives, surface swims, and hour-long pool sessions; good stamina for consecutive training days helps.
Wildlife
History
Koh Chang’s coastal communities grew around fishing and small-scale logging; diving tourism expanded in the 1990s as reef awareness and conservation increased.
Conservation
Choose operators that practice reef-safe briefings, limit anchoring on reefs, and support local coral rehabilitation or beach cleanup efforts.
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Medical and certification prerequisites
Confirm you hold a Rescue Diver (or equivalent), current CPR/First Aid, and sufficient logged dives before starting; operators usually require these.
Protect your skin between dives
Use a lightweight sunshirt and reef-safe sunscreen to avoid sunburn during surface intervals and boat transfers.
Hydration and heat management
Carry a refillable water bottle and drink often — long days of surface work and classroom sessions are deceptively dehydrating.
Log dives and notes daily
Keep a detailed log of skills performed, dive times, and feedback from instructors to track progress toward certification.
Personal dive computer
Critical for depth and time tracking during training and assessment dives.
Mask, snorkel and fins (proper fit)
Comfortable, well-fitting gear reduces fatigue during repeated skills sessions.
Rashguard or thin wetsuit (3–5mm)
Protects from sun and jellyfish stings and provides slight thermal protection on longer surface intervals.
summer
Logbook and waterproof notes
Necessary for recording skill drills, dives, and instructor sign-offs throughout the course.