Location: Gili Islands, Indonesia
The 2026 professional diving education calendar highlights structured progression opportunities for Divemaster Gili Islands candidates advancing toward instructor-level certification through the PADI IDC program in Indonesia. The schedule confirms ten Instructor Development Courses and corresponding Instructor Examinations throughout the year, based in the Gili Islands training region.
The Divemaster Gili Islands progression pathway is centered at Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan, a long-established professional dive training facility with more than 30 years of experience in Divemaster education and instructor development. The center plays a key role in preparing candidates for entry into professional-level instructor training programs.
Instructor supervision and evaluation for both the Divemaster Gili Islands pathway and PADI IDC programs are conducted by Holly Macleod, a Platinum PADI Course Director with over 23 years of international diving industry experience across Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and other global diving regions. Training delivery combines structured academic instruction with practical, real-world teaching development.
2026 PADI IDC Indonesia Schedule (Gili Islands Base)
- January 7–26 | Instructor Examination: January 27–28
- February 11–March 2 | Instructor Examination: March 3–4
- March 18–April 6 | Instructor Examination: April 7–8
- April 22–May 11 | Instructor Examination: May 12–13
- May 27–June 15 | Instructor Examination: June 16–17
- July 1–20 | Instructor Examination: July 21–22
- August 5–24 | Instructor Examination: August 25–26
- September 9–28 | Instructor Examination: September 29–30
- October 14–November 2 | Instructor Examination: November 3–4
- November 18–December 7 | Instructor Examination: December 8–9
The Divemaster Gili Islands development pathway includes leadership training, dive supervision skills, underwater safety management, rescue preparedness, and instructional foundation training. This progression is designed to prepare candidates for entry into the PADI IDC in Trawangan, where full instructor certification is completed under international standards.
The Gili Islands remain a recognized global destination for professional scuba education due to stable marine conditions, established dive infrastructure, and consistent demand for Divemaster and instructor-level training programs. The 2026 schedule reinforces the region’s continued importance within global diving career pathways.
Further information:
Media Contact:
Holly Macleod
Email: holly@giliidc.com
