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Divemaster & IDC Courses in Komodo | Dragon Dive Komodo

Become a PADI Divemaster & Instructor in Komodo

Join Dragon Dive Komodo and take your passion for diving to the next level in one of the most beautiful dive destinations in the world.

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Why Become a PADI Divemaster?

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Why Choose Komodo?

Train in one of the world’s most diverse and thrilling diving environments. Drift with manta rays, sharks, and turtles.

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Comprehensive Training

Gain real-world experience with our PADI Divemaster Program, covering dive theory, leadership, and practical guiding skills.

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Technical Expertise

Master equipment maintenance, Nitrox blending, and compressor operations.

Why Become a PADI Instructor?

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Stunning Dive Destination

Komodo’s pristine waters offer incredible diving, from vibrant reefs to majestic manta rays. Perfect for instructor training!

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Expert Training with Dragon Dive

Receive instruction from top-tier PADI instructors with years of experience. Learn from the best in the industry!

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Global Job Opportunities

Open doors to dive jobs worldwide. As a PADI Instructor, you're equipped for a career in dive shops across the globe.

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IDC PADI Sessions in Komodo

Upcoming PADI IDC Sessions in Komodo

PADI IDC - July 2025

  • IE: 13 July 2025
  • IDC Start: 29 June 2025
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): 5 June 2025
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): 29 May 2025
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PADI IDC - September 2025

  • IE: 8 September 2025
  • IDC Start: 25 August 2025
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): 1 August 2025
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): 25 July 2025
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PADI IDC - October 2025

  • IE: 20 & 21 October 2025
  • IDC Start: 6 October 2025
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): 12 September 2025
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): 5 September 2025
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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 step 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 training environment. We launch every session with small group sizes (4 to 6 candidates max) when availability allows, ensuring the best mentoring experience.
This exclusive and limited program includes free shared dormitory accommodation during your course to help you focus fully on your training.

Course Director Elise

Resident Course Director

Train under Elise Laffourcade, our full-time Course Director in Komodo. Elise brings years of experience and a personal coaching approach to every candidate.

IDC Classroom Komodo

Fully Equipped IDC Classroom

Benefit from our dedicated on-site classroom with modern teaching tools, aircon, and space to study and prepare efficiently for exams.

Dedicated Dive Boat

Dedicated Dive Boat

Practice skills and scenarios aboard our professional dive boat — exclusively reserved for IDC and Divemaster candidates during training 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 top-quality training and personalized mentorship, with full involvement from our passionate team. This program also provides a guaranteed job opportunity with us or in Komodo, thanks to the valuable experience you gain throughout the course. Finally, this combo allows us to train and recruit our future instructors and divemasters, who already understand our values and teaching philosophy.

Our Exclusive Combo Offers

DM + IDC STANDARD
€2,550
  • 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
  • DSMB Workshop
  • Bubble Ring Artist Workshop (Exclusive)
  • RESCUE Workshop
  • Free T-shirt
    • ** We will always help you to get a job either in Komodo or with all our partners around the world.
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DM + IDC PRO / MSDT PREP
€2,999
  • All Standard Combo Features
  • Divemaster Course (with workshops)
  • 5 Instructor Specialties included from :
  • O2 Provider
  • Deep
  • Nitrox
  • Drift
  • Navigation
  • Fish ID / Digital Imaging
  • Bubble Ring Artist Workshop (Exclusive)
  • Job Guarantee after your courses**
    • ** We will always help you to get a job either in Komodo or with all our partners around the world.
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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.   ***Park fees excluded.

IN YOUR COMBO DM + IDC COURSE

Included

  • Divemaster training Program
  • IDC PREPARATION, IDC & EFRI
  • Discount on our dedicated double room during the IDC***
  • 50% on Dorm Accommodation at the resort.
  • Tea & Coffee during IDC & EFRI
  • Merchandising
  • 15% on Restaurants & Bar
  • Equipment included**
  • 20% on our Liveaboard and fun diving (after IE)
*Park fees not included
**Basic equipment (Reg, wetsuit, BCD fins & mask)
***Subject to availability

Not Included

  • Online Theory for DM to purchased separately
  • Slates DM to be purchased separtely
  • Online Theory for IDC & EFRI to purchased separately
  • Slates IDC to be purchased separtely
  • IE Examination,IDC and EFRI materials 1500 AUD
  • Specialty Instructor Application: $129 AUD (each)

Become a Pro with Our Exclusive Divemaster + IDC Combo

Start your Divemaster journey on August 1 / July 25, September 5 / September 12, October 21 / October 25 2025,
or January 25 / February 1, June 1 / June 5, August 20 / August 25, November 1 / November 4 2026 —
and continue to our PADI Instructor Development Course in Komodo!

IE November 2025

  • IE: November 30 & December 1, 2025
  • IDC Start: November 15, 2025
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): October 25, 2025
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): October 21, 2025
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IE February 2026

  • IE: March 7 & 8, 2026
  • IDC Start: February 20, 2026
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): February 1, 2026
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): January 25, 2026
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IE July 2026

  • IE: July 15 & 16, 2026
  • IDC Start: June 30, 2026
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): June 5, 2026
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): June 1, 2026
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IE September 2026

  • IE: September 23 & 24, 2026
  • IDC Start: September 8, 2026
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): August 25, 2026
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): August 20, 2026
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IE December 2026

  • IE: December 2 & 3, 2026
  • IDC Start: November 17, 2026
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): November 4, 2026
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): November 1, 2026
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