How does living in a tropical paradise SCUBA diving every day for a few months sound? That’s exactly what you’d get with a Divemaster internship. Unlike all of the other adventure opportunities I’ve listed before this one might cost you some dollars. It does however provide a surprisingly marketable skill. Getting your Divemaster certification can line you up for a job in a dive shop anywhere around the world. And hey if you’re pursuing a career in photography, environmental science, biology or any earth science SCUBA certifications are a major plus on your resume.

PADI Divemaster Internships are found everywhere around the world. If there is good Scuba diving, there are probably going to be a dive shop offering one of these internships. While some of these shops will certify you for free in exchange for you working in their shop for a few months. Some will charge you for your training and your accommodations.

Your day to day schedule would obviously vary depending on the program you decided upon. Expect to be in the water almost everyday during your internship. You may also be familiarized with the workings of a dive shop and be educated on the aquatic ecosystems you’ll be exploring. At the end of the day you’ll probably find yourself drinking a cold one on the beach with a few new friends.

For those interested I’ve included 5 of the best Internships I’ve found:

Koh Phi Phi – Thailand

Florida Keys – United States

Cozumel – Mexico

Utila – Honduras

Bali – Indonesia

Happy exploring!