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 our special trainee accommodation conditions, 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
Special Trainee Dorm Rate
Excellent value during your 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 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
- Training Team: 2 resident Course Directors + multilingual IDC staff
- Group Size: Small groups (4–6 candidates when possible)
- Accommodation: Special trainee dorm conditions 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,special trainee accommodation conditions, 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.
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.
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 ***
- Preferential trainee accommodation conditions
- 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
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.
