Written by Before anyone look into it further though you might want some questions clarified. You probably have a lot of questions before booking your Gap Year Divemaster. We have put together a gap year Divemaster question and answer list. Here we go.
Is food included in the divemaster gap year programme? The answer is no and the reason why we do not include a food programme for the divemaster gap year programme is because the food is so cheap and there are so many nice places to eat. You would miss out on a lot if you would have to eat at the same restaurant every day. You can eat all dishes safely in all restaurants. The food is fresh and cheap and very tasty. If you wish a Western dish like pizza you can.
How do I meet other Xtreme Gap gap year travellers? Although we dcan not tell you exactly how many others will be training there up front, there are 5 to 12 travellers from Xtreme Gap on Koh Tao. Not all do diving and the divemaster gap year programme, but are also programmes for Muay Thai, Yoga, Free diving and rock climbing and more. For more gap year Thailand ideas you can visit our site. Everyone on a Xtreme Gap gap year on Koh Tao will stay in the same resort so you will meet loads of gap year travellers.
Is there a support network on Koh Tao? Yes Xtreme Gap has a rep on the island that will be there for all gap year travellers. She will pick you up from the pier, show you around, take you out for dinner, introduce you to other gap year takers and she will be there for you 24/7. Then you will also be working with your dive instructor daily. We also have a emergency number.
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.
Do you need injections before going to Thailand for my gap year? We cannot advice you, you would have to check the FCO website. Here you find health risks associated with Thailand, Malaria and Dengue fever are present in some areas in Thailand but Koh Tao is Malaria free and dengue is reasonably rare.
What are the rooms and facilities like the resort? The rooms are spacious and clean, and you will have a TV and your own balcony in a tropical garden. The resort is a part of the PADI dive school. At the resort you find a friendly reception, a cool bar, a restaurant with Thai and Western food, a big pool nice for cooling off, internet. And the resort is a shorts strol to the beach.
What visa do I need for my Koh Tao gap year divemaster ? You would need to arrange a visa for 12 weeks. The duration of this gap year programme is 12 weeks. To get your visa you need to go to the Thai embassy and take 2 pictures, your passport, your flight details and a letter from us. With this letter you can apply for a 90 day visa. If you would only go for 30 days on your gap year, you get a visa upon arrival.
