Scuba Internships | Thailand

Typical types of people that join our scuba diving internships include:

Pre or post university gap year students .
People taking a career break or an extended holiday.
Individuals looking for a new challenge or change of career .
People wanting to work oversees doing an exciting and rewarding job.
Anyone seeking an occupation which gives them a 'ticket to travel' .
People taking early retirement , looking to fill their time with something worthwhile.

We've trained a lot of gap year students but also several ex military personnel, a chef, a few teachers, an electrician, a music industry agent, a mechanical engineer, a computer programmer and even a doctor. It was especially reassuring having a certified doctor onboard each time we went diving!

In Koh Tao, there's a party going on somehere every night.

Because Koh Tao is a beach resort environment [with a lot of young people] there are many people out partying & drinking every night of the week!

This raises an important point - excessive drinking & scuba diving don't mix. We all enjoy a couple of beers in the evening but it's unwise to 'get hammered' when you know you're diving the following day.

We all need to let our hair down from time to time - that's fine! You just need to plan a day off diving if you're intending to have a late night!

With regard to diving internships our policy is this: You can take a day off whenever you want. If you sign up for dives we expect you to turn up. It's not great when you don't show because you've got a hangover - simple common courtesy.

10 Good Reasons to Join

Just in case you're not convinced yet, here are ten good reasons to take a scuba diving internship in Thailand.

1. Explore the underwater world of fantastic corals, stunning marine life, isolated pinnacles and sunken wrecks. It really is incredible.

2. Practice your foreign language skills - not only will you get the opportunity to pick up some Thai, many of our diving courses are conducted in French, German and Spanish.

3. Whether you intend to continue working in the Dive Industry or not, being a dive professional is an interesting addition to any CV .

4. Develop your team working, problem solving and leadership skills as you become a valued member of the DJL dive crew.

5. Experience life oversees , appreciating a completely different culture and people, fantastic foods and a different way of life. This isn't the same as 'travelling' - you'll get a much more authentic feel of what Koh Tao is like.

Let's now take a look at visa regulations in Thailand, and how to get the best possible visa if you're taking your Dive Internship with DJL Diving Koh Tao.