PADI Divemaster & IDC Combo
Start as a Divemaster candidate and finish as a fully certified PADI Instructor in Komodo. Train with our two resident Course Directors, Elise Laffourcade and William Baillet, benefit from preferential trainee accommodation, and build real experience in one of the world’s best dive destinations.
Complete Pro Path
Divemaster + IDC + EFRI options
2 Resident Course Directors
Elise & William — in-house, every day
Discounted Dorm Accommodation
During your pro training (combo)
Job Support
Help finding work in Komodo & beyond
Platinum Award 2026
PADI Prof. Development Excellence
The Complete Pro Path
Where Does This Combo Fit Your Journey?
This combo covers the last two professional milestones in one continuous program — no gap, no repetition, one team.
Already Rescue certified? You're ready to start. See the combo packages →
📋 Quick Answers — DM + IDC Combo
- Who is this combo for? Rescue-certified divers who want to go from Divemaster to PADI Instructor in one continuous program.
- How long does it take? Typically 8–12 weeks total depending on your entry level and the IDC session you join.
- Who trains you? Two resident PADI Course Directors — Elise & William — on-site every day, with multilingual IDC staff.
- Where? Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park, Indonesia — 5★ IDC Dive Resort.
- What does it cost? Combo packages start at €2,550. PADI application and registration fees are paid separately.
💡 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, dedicated 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 two in-house resident Course Directors, Elise Laffourcade and William Baillet — the only center in Labuan Bajo with two Course Directors on site every day, supported by a multilingual IDC staff team.
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 dedicated shared dormitory accommodation during your course so you can fully focus on your training.
Two Resident Course Directors
Train with Elise Laffourcade and William Baillet, both Course Directors based full-time in Komodo. Daily mentorship, small groups, and a multilingual IDC staff team (EN · FR · ZH · DE).
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.
Your Training Team
You're Not Choosing a Dive Center.
You're Choosing the Mentors Who Build Your Career.
The Combo puts you in daily contact with two resident Course Directors from your first DMT dive to your IE. One team. One program. No handoff, no transition.
One program. The same two Course Directors from your first DMT dive to your IE.
No handoff. No visiting trainers. The same mentors who know your strengths, your weaknesses, and your goals — every day.
Your Combo. In Your Language.
Our IDC staff team covers every stage of both the DMT and the IDC — technically and linguistically.
James
IDC Staff · Native English
Crystal-clear coaching from someone who's been exactly where you are.
Rocky
IDC Staff · Mandarin Chinese
Full support in Mandarin — zero language barrier at every stage.
Alexandre
IDC Staff · French & German
Precise support in French and German when technical details matter most.
PADI Platinum 2026
Professional Development Excellence Award — the standard behind every combo candidate we train.
Fast reply · Honest guidance · No hard sell
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.
Recently Awarded
PADI Platinum Professional Development Excellence Award 2026
The highest PADI recognition for centers committed to candidate outcomes and professional training standards — the standard behind every combo we run.
We Train Combo Candidates to Higher Standards
Environmental responsibility is built into how we train — from your first Divemaster dive to your IE presentation. Because the best instructors don't just teach skills. They model the right behaviours in the ocean.
Green Fins Silver — Built In
Our Silver certification means marine conservation standards are independently assessed and embedded in our operations — not added as an optional specialty. As a combo candidate, you train inside that standard from day one.
PADI AWARE Values in Practice
AWARE values shape the way we brief, teach and debrief — integrated into instructor development, not treated as a specialty add-on. You leave knowing how conservation fits into real professional teaching.
Komodo's Marine Environment
Training in a UNESCO-protected park naturally raises awareness. Better briefings, better underwater habits, stronger leadership around sensitive marine life — this environment shapes you differently.
The dive industry needs fewer instructors who can pass an exam — and more who lead by example, every dive, every student. That's the standard we build into every combo.
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 after 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
- Discounted 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 2026
Join our next PADI Instructor Development Course in paradise
May 2026
- IE: May 4 & 5, 2026
- IDC Start: April 17, 2026
- DM Arrival (Rescue): March 25
- DM Arrival (AOW): March 20
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
Our Commitment to You
What You Can Expect From Us — And After
The combo doesn't end with your IE. Here's what we commit to — and what past combo candidates have gone on to do.
Pass Guarantee
If you complete the full combo program and do not pass a component of the IDC course on your first attempt, we will provide a free course retake. We only send candidates to the IE when we believe they are ready — and we back that with a guarantee.
Job Support After the IE
We know our combo graduates. When employers and partner centers ask us for recommendations, our combo candidates are the ones we know best — how they teach, how they handle pressure, how they interact with guests. That makes our recommendation more credible, and more useful for you.
Where Combo Graduates Go
Past candidates from the DM + IDC Combo are now working across Indonesia and worldwide.
FAQ
Divemaster + IDC Combo FAQ
The answers below cover the most common questions before joining the combo and cover the most important points before joining the combo.
What is the PADI Divemaster and IDC Combo in Komodo?
A complete professional pathway from Divemaster to PADI Instructor, trained by two resident Course Directors at Dragon Dive Komodo — the only PADI 5★ IDC Dive Resort in Labuan Bajo, holder of the PADI Platinum Professional Development Excellence Award 2026.
How long does the Divemaster and IDC Combo take?
Typically 8 to 12 weeks total, depending on entry level and the IDC session joined. The Divemaster internship runs continuously into the 17-day IDC program with no gap between programs.
Who trains candidates in the DM and IDC Combo?
Two resident PADI Course Directors — Elise Laffourcade and William Baillet — are on-site every day, supported by a multilingual IDC staff team covering English, French, Mandarin Chinese, and German.
What is included in the DM and IDC Combo price?
The combo includes Divemaster training, IDC preparation, the full IDC, EFR Instructor course, workshops, job support, special trainee accommodation conditions, post-IE diving discounts, and a pass guarantee. PADI registration fees (approximately 1,500 AUD) are paid separately to PADI.
Is there a pass guarantee for the Combo?
Yes. If a candidate completes the full combo program and does not pass a course component on the first attempt, Dragon Dive Komodo provides a free course retake.
Is accommodation included in the Divemaster and IDC Combo?
Special trainee accommodation conditions apply during the combo. Candidates benefit from preferential dorm rates and discounted private rooms subject to availability.
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.
