PADI IDC Gili Trawangan 2026 — Dates, What's Included and What to Expect
The 2026 IDC season at Gili Trawangan is open, and the July and August intakes are already filling. If you are a Divemaster who has been sitting on the decision to become a PADI Instructor, this is a straightforward overview of what you are actually signing up for when you choose Blue Marlin Dive and the Gili Islands. No fluff. Just what you need to know. 2026 IDC Dates at Gili Trawangan There are two confirmed intakes for 2026, with a third likely to open later in the year depending on demand: July Intake Course dates: 1 July to 20 July 2026 Instructor Examination: 21 to 22 July 2026 August Intake Course dates: 5 August to 24 August 2026 Instructor Examination: 25 to 26 August 2026 Group sizes are small by design. Holly works with limited numbers per intake so each candidate gets genuine individual attention rather than a crowded course where the Course Director is stretched across too many people at once. When a spot goes, it goes. To check current availability and confirm yo...
