WHERE HISTORY MEETS UNDERWATER ADVENTURE!

Yes! With the IDC LIVE option from Scuba Dive Online, you can begin your training from home before traveling to Tulum. The online section covers all IDC classroom workshops over 7 consecutive days (plus an optional 8th day for EFR Instructor academics), with sessions lasting around 3 hours per day and adapted to different time zones. Once you’ve completed the online portion, you’ll travel to Tulum to join Pro Dive Vibes instructors Victoria and Ivana for the 8-day in-water IDC at Infinity2Diving, followed by the 2-day Instructor Examination (IE). IDC LIVE sessions start on the 1st and 15th of every month. For best results, we recommend completing your online training the month before your in-water IDC so the knowledge stays fresh.

Dates for the 2025 in-water IDC sessions at Infinity2Diving will be announced soon.

There are three price options for the PADI IDC Course in Tulum:

1. IDC LIVE + Materials Only – 1,085 USD
Includes the full IDC Crewpak and access to the 7-day IDC LIVE online training.

• IDC LIVE Online (7 days, 3 hrs/day)
• All IDC curriculum workshops
• Optional 8th day for EFR Instructor academics
• EFR Instructor materials
• Unlimited access to Dive Theory Live (live + recorded)
• Exclusive Scuba Dive Online study materials
• Daily practice exams and live exam progress tracking
• Full PADI IDC Crewpak (eLearning, cue cards, workbook, PADI rucksack)

2. In-Water IDC Only – 1,199 USD
For those who already have materials and have completed the online portion.

• 8-day in-water IDC at Infinity2Diving, Tulum
• EFR Instructor course
• Emergency O₂ Provider Specialty Instructor rating
• Extra dry workshops and mock exams

3. Complete IDC Package – 3,150 USD
Includes everything: IDC LIVE, in-water IDC, all materials, and all PADI fees.
Accommodation: Dorms from 10 USD/night. Private rooms available on request.

The official 2025 dates for the in-water IDC at Infinity2Diving in Tulum are not yet confirmed. However, IDC LIVE online sessions begin on the 1st and 15th of every month, so you can already start your training from home. For upcoming dates and planning your IDC in Tulum, feel free to contact us directly — we’ll be happy to help you prepare!

To enroll in the PADI Instructor Course in Tulum, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Be a certified Divemaster (or an equivalent certification from another agency).
• Have been a certified diver for at least six months. 
• Have at least 90 logged dives (with experience in night, deep, and navigation diving) before the course starts, and 100 logged dives before the Instructor Exam.
•  (IE) Be medically fit for diving, with a physician-signed medical statement issued within the last 12 months. 
• Have completed CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months (The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course fulfills this requirement)

If you are missing any prerequisites, our team can advise you on how to meet them before your arrival.

Most nationalities can enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days, which is more than enough time to complete your IDC. However, entry requirements can vary depending on your passport. We recommend checking with your nearest Mexican embassy or consulate for the latest visa information before traveling.

Tulum offers a stunning variety of dive experiences and underwater environments:

• Cenote Diving: Dive into world-famous cenotes like Dos Ojos and Gran Cenote. These freshwater sinkholes offer crystal-clear visibility, surreal rock formations, and shafts of light filtering through the jungle above.
• Reef Diving: Explore the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-longest reef in the world. Just offshore, you’ll find vibrant coral gardens teeming with life, from sea turtles to schools of tropical fish.
• Marine Life: While cenotes are mostly freshwater, the nearby reef is home to stingrays, moray eels, eagle rays, and—depending on the season—even bull sharks. The mix of fresh and saltwater ecosystems makes diving in Tulum truly unique.