Thresher sharks and sunrises.
If you take your PADI IDC in Malapascua, Philippines you are guaranteed a mind-blowing shark encounter. This relatively undeveloped tiny island is everything you would expect from a tropical diving getaway. Crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and coconut palms. If you would like to see the most elegant shark species of all, the “thresher shark”, you will need to be ready to dive before sunrise. Seeing the sharks appear out of the blue is an unforgettable experience. Plus, you can expect to see other pelagic such as reef sharks, hammerheads, and if you are lucky tiger sharks. This is unforgettable Malapascua, and this is where you will find PADI 5 Star IDC Resort “Devocean”.
Our partnership with “Devocean”
Scuba Dive Online are excited to offer you this unforgettable IDC destination at the PADI five-star IDC resort Devocean. The Dutch owner Marcus has spent almost 8 years on the island and guarantees his divers the best possible experiences. Together, we have designed an IDC that puts you exactly where you want to be, in the water! You will soon fall in love with everything about this island. The diving, the people, the sunsets, the sunrises and chilled-out vibe make this one of the most stunning places on earth.
IDCs for 2023 in Malapascua.
Scuba Dive Online founder and PADI Course Director, Neil Richards will be your PADI IDC mentor both in-water and online. Neil has been a PADI instructor for more than 20 years and has worked all over the world. Moreover, Neil also worked as PADI Regional Manager and IE Examiner for 7 years. Who better to guide you through your PADI IDC?
Start your IDC online today.
Scuba Dive Online IDC candidates attend the “IDC LIVE” online section before their trip to Malapascua. This covers all IDC classroom curriculum workshops leaving only the in-water sections to complete at Devocean. The IDC LIVE online workshops take place over 7 consecutive days, (plus an optional 8th day for EFR Instructor academics) 3 hours per day and can accommodate different time zones. Once the online section is complete, candidates will join the in-water section of their IDC over 8 days in Malapascua with Neil, followed by a 2 day IE.
Devocean are offering four PADI IDC in Malapascua in 2023. March, July, September and November. The IDC LIVE online can be completed beforehand on the 1st or the 15th of any month. (We advise completing the IDC LIVE online the month before your IDC so the information is still fresh)
The IDC in-water 8 days sections at Devocean are:
March 7th until 18th with IE March 19th and 20th
July 17th until 28th with IE July 29th and 30th
September 23rd until October 4th with IE October 5th and 6th
November 27th until December 8th with IE December 9th and 10th
Check the IDC schedule for 2023.
Prices for IDC LIVE online and IDC in-water Section.
Prices for IDC LIVE online and IDC in-water section. 1,800 US$ including IDC Crewpak.
The IDC LIVE online includes all IDC classroom curriculum workshops and presentations over 7 consecutive days (plus the optional 8th day for EFR Instructor academics) Also included is access to our Dive Theory LIVE online presentations, access to extra learning resources and daily Dive Theory and Standards practice exams during the IDC LIVE, which we can monitor and, if necessary, give extra assistance. Check our IDC page for more details.
The 8 day in-water IDC at Devocean with Neil covers all in-water skills training and workshops including confined and open water presentations, DSD in confined and open water, rescue practice and scenarios, deep assessments and adventure dive workshops plus more. It also includes the EFR Instructor practical training, and exams. There will be additional practice exams given in class plus extra knowledge development presentations and dry workshops.
PADI Fees are not included and are payable directly to PADI in Australian dollars, during your IDC: IDC Fee – 1,055 AUD. Instructor application – 312 AUD. EFRI application fee – 215 AUD. Specialty Instructor fees are 123 AUD each.
If early morning dives with elegant thresher sharks on a paradise island sound like your ideal destination, then you should take your PADI IDC in Malapascua Philippines at Devocean on Malapascua. Contact the Scuba Dive Online team today to reserve your place on this paradise island.