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Instructor Development Course (IDC) adventure with Dive Friends Bonaire – Where your instructor journey takes you deeper

Available on 1 Aug

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Key info

  • 15 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 10 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Dutch
  • Max. 6 students / instructor
  • Meet at given location
  • Free Cancellation - 7days notice
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Highlights

Are you ready to join the ranks of the dedicated professionals who teach the world’s most progressive and popular scuba diver education programs? Then join Dive Friends Bonaire to complete your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

  • Learn from experienced dive instructors in a supportive and professional environment.
  • Practice teaching in the water and refine your skills through real-life dive scenarios.
  • Between training, enjoy world-class diving, snorkeling, and the rich underwater ecosystem of Bonaire.
  • Small class sizes for individualized coaching and feedback throughout your training.

Dive center

Dive Friends Bonaire @ Delfins

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Dive Friends Bonaire @ Delfins Beach Resort is a waterfront PADI 5* IDC Dive Center. 

The award-winning Dive Friends team boasts heaps of dive experience and local knowledge.

A full range of PADI courses are offered from Discover Scuba through to Open Water and Pro-level training. Specialties include Self-Reliant Diver, Night Diver, Sea Turtle Awareness Distinctive Specialty and more.  Pool training will be conducted in another location.

Daily shore and boat diving is available with an experienced guide or as a buddy team. The resort's house reef is easily accessible, and a rinse tank/shower unit is located conveniently next to the entry point. 

Orientation dives at the Bonaire Marine Park are offered at any time during business hours for maximum convenience; is  a rule that everyone had to do a mandatory buoyancy check on a house reef before they could go on any other dives, whether it was from a boat or not.

Meeting time is 7:45 AM for morning 2 tank boat dives and 1:45 PM for afternoon 1 tank boat dives.

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 3 PADI Instructors Max. 10.0 divers / guide

Address: 3408 Km from your location
44 Punt Vierkant, Kralendijk, Caribisch Nederland, No State, Sint Eustatius

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 10 open water dives
  • 4 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Instructor Exam Fee
  • eLearning Crewpack and Slates
  • Instructor Application Fee
  • Nitrox
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Open water dives
  • Confined water dives
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)

Not inclusive of

  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees  ( USD 40 ) - mandatory and payable onsite

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18+
  • Min. certification: Divemaster Certification required
  • Min logged dives: +50 logged dives required
  • 1. PADI Divemaster or: • an instructor member in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization.* • have a leadership-level certification in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization;* 60 logged dives; documented experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation. 2. 18 years old 3. Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months, and have had no medical condition changes. 4. Certified diver for at least six months. 5. Completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course, or other qualifying training, within the last 24 months. Note: Emergency First Response Instructor (or qualifying rating) is required for Open Water Scuba Instructor certification. 6. If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment. 7. Documentation of any nonPADI qualifying entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level certifications* as required. *Contact your PADI Regional Headquarters with questions about eligibility or for more information.

What to expect

"Expect an immersive, hands-on PADI IDC experience in one of the world’s best diving destinations. You’ll receive expert instruction in the classroom, gain practical teaching experience in the water, and refine your skills to become a confident PADI instructor. With the support of a small, dedicated team, you'll receive personalized attention every step of the way. Plus, you'll have the chance to relax, and you'll enjoy stunning sunsets, incredible snorkeling, and all the tropical comfort you need to recharge. Dive into your future in style!"

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

How to get there

The course is starting at Yellow Submarine, one of our dive shops! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or explore something new, this is your chance to dive into adventure. Contact us for details and to reserve your spot today!

Address: Kaya Playa Lechi, 24 Kaya J. N. E. Craane, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the activity

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