PADI Divemaster & IDC Combo
Start as a Divemaster candidate and finish as a fully certified PADI Instructor in Komodo. Train in small groups with our resident Course Director, enjoy free dorm accommodation and build real experience in one of the world’s best dive destinations.
Complete Pro Path
Divemaster + IDC + EFRI options
Resident Course Director
Elise based full-time in Komodo
Free Dorm Accommodation
During your pro training (combo)
Job Support
Help finding work in Komodo & beyond
📋 Quick Facts — Divemaster + IDC Combo
- Pathway: From Advanced/Rescue to PADI Divemaster & OWSI Instructor
- Location: Labuan Bajo • Komodo National Park, Indonesia
- Structure: Divemaster Internship + IDC + optional MSDT Prep
- Group Size: Small groups (4–6 candidates when possible)
- Accommodation: Shared dorm for free during the combo
- Support: Job assistance in Komodo or with partner centers
💡 Why Choose the Combo Instead of Separate Courses?
- Follow a structured professional pathway with one training team from start to finish.
- Arrive as a Divemaster-in-progress and leave as a confident Instructor already used to our procedures, boat and sites.
- Save money with combined pricing, free dorm accommodation and long-stay benefits.
- We train and recruit our future Divemasters & Instructors directly from this program.
The Best Place to Become a Dive Pro in Komodo
Dragon Dive Komodo offers an all-in-one professional diving path with our exclusive Divemaster + IDC Combo. From your first steps as a dive leader to becoming a certified Instructor, you’ll be trained by our in-house Course Director Elise Laffourcade — the only resident Course Director in Labuan Bajo.
With a dedicated classroom, pool and professional dive boat, we offer an unmatched pro training environment. We keep small group sizes (4 to 6 candidates max when availability allows) to ensure the best mentoring experience. This exclusive and limited program also includes free shared dormitory accommodation during your course so you can fully focus on your training.
Resident Course Director
Train under Elise Laffourcade, our full-time Course Director in Komodo. Elise brings years of experience and a very personal coaching approach to every candidate.
Fully Equipped IDC Classroom
Benefit from our dedicated on-site classroom with modern teaching tools, AC and plenty of space to study, review theory and prepare presentations.
Dedicated Dive Boat
Practice skills and scenarios aboard our professional dive boat — reserved for pro training and fun dives in Komodo during selected days.
Why Choose the Divemaster + IDC Combo?
At Dragon Dive Komodo, our Divemaster + IDC Combo offers a complete pathway to becoming a highly
skilled dive professional. It ensures high-quality training and personalized mentorship, with full
involvement from our passionate team. This program also gives you a real advantage for job placement
in Komodo and worldwide thanks to the experience you gain throughout the course.
This combo also allows us to train and recruit our future instructors and divemasters, who already
understand our values, safety standards and teaching philosophy.
Our Exclusive Divemaster + IDC Combo Offers
Choose the route that best fits your goals and how far you want to go into teaching specialties.
- Divemaster Course (with workshops)
- IDC – Instructor Development Course
- EFR Instructor Course *
- Free O2 Provider Course **
- Free fun dives before IDC ***
- CESA setup & management workshop
- Nitrox blending workshop
- DSMB workshop
- Bubble Ring Artist workshop (Exclusive)
- Rescue workshop
- Free Dragon Dive T-shirt
We will always help you to get a job either in Komodo or with our partners around the world.
- All DM + IDC Standard Combo features
- Divemaster Course (with extra mentoring)
- 5 Specialty Instructor ratings included from:
- O2 Provider
- Deep Diver
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Drift Diver
- Navigation
- Fish ID / Digital Imaging
- Bubble Ring Artist workshop (Exclusive)
- Job support & priority recommendation after your courses **
We will always assist you finding a job either in Komodo or with our partner dive centers worldwide.
Note: Rescue + EFR certifications are required before starting.
If you don’t have them, we offer these courses as add-ons.
* EFRI online theory to be paid separately. ** PADI application fees not included.
*** Komodo National Park fees excluded.
What’s Included in Your DM + IDC Combo
Transparent inclusions and extra costs so you can plan your budget with no surprises.
Included
- Full Divemaster training program
- IDC preparation, IDC & EFR Instructor course
- Free or discounted dedicated double room during IDC ***
- 50% off dorm accommodation at the resort
- Tea & coffee during IDC & EFRI
- Dragon Dive merchandising
- 15% discount on restaurant & bar
- Basic equipment included **
- 20% discount on our liveaboard & fun diving after IE
* Komodo National Park fees not included
** Basic equipment: reg, wetsuit, BCD, fins & mask
*** Subject to availability
Not Included
- Divemaster online theory (to be purchased separately)
- Divemaster slates (to be purchased separately)
- IDC & EFRI online theory (purchased separately)
- IDC slates (to be purchased separately)
- IE, IDC & EFRI PADI fees (approx. 1500 AUD)
- Specialty Instructor applications: 129 AUD each
Upcoming IDC Sessions 2025-2026
Join our next PADI Instructor Development Course in paradise
November 2025
- IE: Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2025
- IDC Start: November 15, 2025
- DM Arrival (Rescue): October 25
- DM Arrival (AOW): October 21
February 2026
- IE: March 7-8, 2026
- IDC Start: February 20, 2026
- DM Arrival (Rescue): January 23
- DM Arrival (AOW): January 17
June 2026
- IE: July 15-16, 2026
- IDC Start: June 28, 2026
- DM Arrival (Rescue): May 31
- DM Arrival (AOW): May 25
September 2026
- IE: September 23-24, 2026
- IDC Start: September 5, 2026
- DM Arrival (Rescue): August 8
- DM Arrival (AOW): August 2
December 2026
- IE: December 2-3, 2026
- IDC Start: November 15, 2026
- DM Arrival (Rescue): October 18
- DM Arrival (AOW): October 12
Ready to Become a PADI Pro in Komodo?
Join our Divemaster + IDC Combo and build your diving career from the ground up with Dragon Dive Komodo. Train in world-class conditions, live on site, and leave as a confident PADI professional ready to work worldwide.