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PADI IDC packages — what's included at every tier
All three packages include the same complete training programme — the 14-day PADI IDC with Will Welbourn, including the Instructor Examination, the Emergency First Response Instructor course, all required study materials, and 10 complimentary fun dives on Roatan's reef. The packages differ only in what else is included: accommodation, specialty instructor certifications, or both.
| Course Only | + Accommodation | + 5 Specialties & Accommodation Most complete | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Pro Caribbean fee | $2,250 $3,654 all-in with PADI fees | $2,390 $3,794 all-in with PADI fees | $2,715 $4,311 all-in with PADI fees |
| PADI IDC — 14-day programme, including the IE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| EFR Instructor course + materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| IDC Crewpack (required study materials) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor * Training included — PADI application $96, optional | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor * Training included — PADI application $96, optional | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10 complimentary fun dives $500 Value — in addition to all training dives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 28 nights accommodation † Private en-suite room — short walk from the shop | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3 additional Specialty Instructor certs ‡ Your choice from 16 specialties — all five PADI applications $384, paid direct to PADI | – | – | ✓ |
* The specialty rating is included in the package; the PADI application fee is paid directly to PADI. The all-in prices above include these fees.
† Private en-suite room, short walk from Coconut Tree Divers, West End. All candidates may book additional nights at $5 per night.
‡ Choose from 16 specialties at Go Pro Caribbean. Wreck Specialty Instructor: +$100 surcharge. Sidemount Specialty Instructor: +$250 surcharge, and requires the Sidemount Diver certification, which we run for $400. All other specialties included at no additional charge.
PADI instructor registration and Instructor Examination fees are not included in any package. See full IDC pricing for a complete cost estimate.
PADI fees — paid directly to PADI
| Instructor Examination entry | $825 | Required |
|---|---|---|
| PADI instructor application | $235 | Required |
| EFR Instructor application | $152 | Required |
| Required in every package | $1,212 | |
| Enriched Air Nitrox and Emergency Oxygen Provider applications, $96 each | $192 | Optional |
| Five specialty instructor applications on one combined form | $384 | Five-specialty package |
The Nitrox and Oxygen Provider applications are genuinely optional. The training is included in every IDC, and you can decline both applications and still certify as an Open Water Scuba Instructor. On the five-specialty package all five applications are filed together at $384, which certifies the three ratings you have paid to train for.
All-in totals. Course Only $3,654 ($2,250 + $1,212 + $192). Course and Accommodation $3,794 ($2,390 + $1,212 + $192). Course, Accommodation and 5 Specialties $4,311 ($2,715 + $1,212 + $384). Full breakdown on the IDC cost page.
Maximum class size six, with the regions most experienced Course Director dedicated to your success
A note on PADI fees
The package prices shown are Go Pro Caribbean fees. PADI charges its own fees separately, covering instructor registration, Instructor Examination entry and specialty applications. They are itemised in full below, and the all-in totals in the table include them.
What is not included in the package price?
PADI fees are charged directly by PADI and are not included in any package price. Every package carries the same required fees: Instructor Examination entry $825, PADI instructor application $235 and EFR Instructor application $152 — $1,212 in total. On the course-only and course-plus-accommodation packages the Enriched Air Nitrox and Emergency Oxygen Provider applications are $96 each, $192 for the pair. Those two are genuinely optional: the training is included in every IDC, and you can decline both applications and still certify as an Open Water Scuba Instructor. Including them gives $1,404 in PADI fees and all-in totals of $3,654 and $3,794. On the five-specialty package all five specialty applications are filed together on one combined form at $384, which certifies the three ratings you have paid to train for, giving $1,596 in PADI fees and an all-in total of $4,311. The only other charges are the Wreck and Sidemount surcharges described below.
Does the five-specialty package include accommodation?
Yes. The $2,715 five-specialty package includes 28 nights in a private en-suite room at the Go Pro Caribbean accommodation house — the same accommodation included in the course-plus-accommodation package. The house is a short walk from Coconut Tree Divers in West End. Additional nights beyond the 28 are $5 per night.
Which specialties can I choose for the five-specialty package?
Go Pro Caribbean offers 18 specialties in Roatan. Two — Enriched Air Nitrox and Emergency Oxygen Provider — are part of every IDC package, so the five-specialty package adds three further specialty instructor certifications of your choice from the remaining 16. Recommended specialties for Roatan include Deep, Night, Underwater Photography and Fish Identification. A surcharge of $100 applies to Wreck Specialty Instructor and $250 to Sidemount Specialty Instructor; all other specialties are at no additional charge. Sidemount also requires that you already hold the Sidemount Diver certification — we run that course for $400 if you do not.
What are the 10 complimentary fun dives?
Every IDC package includes 10 fun dives on Roatan's reef — valued at $500 — in addition to all training dives completed during the IDC itself. Will recommends completing at least 30 dives in the four weeks before your IDC begins, and ideally closer to 60. The 10 included dives count toward that total.
Can I book accommodation if I choose the course-only package?
Yes. The course-only package simply means accommodation nights are not included by default — it is not a restriction on where you stay. All Go Pro Caribbean IDC candidates have access to accommodation at $5 per night for a private en-suite room, or $10 per night per room in a two-bedroom apartment with a private kitchen. Air conditioning adds $10 per night to any room. The accommodation house is purpose-built, has a private pool, and is a short walk from Coconut Tree Divers.
Ready to choose your package?
Will is happy to talk you through which package makes sense for your situation — career goals, budget, how long you are planning to stay. No pressure, just a straightforward conversation.