Internship pricing 2026
All prices in USD. All-inclusive of accommodation, equipment, and visa renewals. PADI fees called out separately so you can see what’s ours and what’s PADI’s.
Divemaster pathways
| Program | Duration | All-in price |
|---|---|---|
| Divemaster Internship (Rescue Diver entry, 40+ dives) | 8 weeks | USD 3,800 |
| Divemaster Internship (Open Water entry) | 10-12 weeks | USD 4,400 |
| Zero to Hero Divemaster (non-diver entry) | 12-16 weeks | USD 5,200 |
Instructor pathways
| Program | Duration | TSD price | PADI fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDC + IE only (Divemaster entry) | 4 weeks | USD 3,200 | USD 1,679 |
| IDC + IE + Teaching Practice (recommended) | 8 weeks | USD 5,400 | USD 1,679 |
| Zero to Hero Instructor (non-diver to OWSI) | 20-24 weeks | USD 8,400 | USD 1,679 |
Specialty Instructor ratings (after OWSI)
USD 250 each (TSD fee). Plus USD 131 PADI Specialty Instructor application fee per rating.
Common specialty ratings: Deep, Wreck, Nitrox, Sidemount, Underwater Photography, Search and Recovery, Drysuit, Mermaid Instructor.
Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Prep
USD 980 (5 specialty instructor ratings + MSDT application). PADI MSDT application USD 178 separate. Total: USD 1,158.
Add-on options
- Private room upgrade: USD 280/month
- Enriched Air Nitrox: USD 220
- Deep Diver specialty: USD 280
- Wreck Diver specialty: USD 380
- Sidemount Diver specialty: USD 320
- Underwater Photographer specialty: USD 280
- Tec 40 / 45 / 50: pricing on request
- Tec Trimix: pricing on request
Payment
- 25% deposit confirms your place
- Balance due 30 days before arrival
- Wire transfer (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, PHP) or credit card (3% surcharge over USD 1,000)
- Installments available for Zero to Hero programs
Cancellation
- 60+ days before: full refund minus USD 200 admin
- 30-60 days before: 50% refund
- 0-30 days before: non-refundable but transferable to another cohort or person
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