PADI IDC Gili Islands - Indonesia

What visitors say

• ★ 5Anshumaan Kashyap

  Where do I even start! I chose to do my IDC with Holly And Doug after working as a Divemaster for a few seasons and I am absolutely more than happy that I did. Both the course directors are very welcoming, kind, knowledgeable and a vibe to be around. They teach the syllabus in such an easy and interesting manner that you can never forget it! They make sure everyone catches up with their weaknesses and encourage and multiply your strengths. Holly is always available to sit down and have a talk about theory or knowledge development and makes it so easy to understand that you get it for life. Doug is always a hyped up and goofy expert of the padi standards, processes and underwater skills! They guided us through the entire instructor examination process in a thorough manner where everyone from my batch ended up passing with flying colors! The IDC took place at blue marlin gili t, where the facilities, crew and the overall diving family is just world class. If you're thinking of becoming t

• ★ 5Laura Byrne

  Holly & Doug have been amazing. I'm new to PADI and they've taught me so much throughout the IDC. Their support during the IE and after achieving OWSI is so thoughtful & makes the difference in choosing Blue Marlin. They have a real talent for what they do.

• ★ 5Boni Aldoni

  I recently completed my PADI IDC with an absolutely incredible team, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. Huge thanks to Holly, Doug, and Shruty for their exceptional guidance, support, and dedication throughout the entire course. This team genuinely cares about developing well-rounded, confident instructors. The atmosphere was always supportive and professional, and I always felt like I was being set up for success—not just to pass the IE, but to thrive as a dive professional. If you’re considering doing your IDC, I can’t recommend this team enough. Thank you, Holly, Doug, and Shruty, for helping me take this big step forward in my diving career! 🤿

• ★ 5Cameron Cash

  My IDC Experience at Blue Marlin Dive – More Than Just a Course I did my IDC at Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan in November 2024, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made — not just for my diving career, but for my personal growth too. I’d heard a lot about Holly Macleod’s reputation as a Course Director before signing up, and somehow, the real thing still surpassed expectations. Her teaching is clear, direct, and grounded in real industry experience. Having two Course Directors throughout the course made such a difference — Doug Hoy was absolutely excellent too, bringing a calm, practical energy and loads of valuable insight. Together, they created a learning environment that was both challenging and deeply supportive. The setup at Blue Marlin is top-tier — two dedicated dive pools, an IDC-specific classroom, direct access to the house reef, and a team that genuinely wants you to succeed. But more than that, the IDC gave me a massive boost in confidence. It rea

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