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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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
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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 in Komodo after course
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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***
  • Free Accommodation for the PRO in Dorm
  • 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 May 29 / June 5, July 25 / August 1, or September 5 / September 12 2025 —
and continue to our PADI Instructor Development Course!

IE July 2025

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

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

  • IE: October 20 & 21, 2025
  • IDC Start: October 6, 2025
  • DM Arrival (Rescue level): September 12, 2025
  • DM Arrival (AOW level): September 5, 2025
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