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PADI IDC packages — what's included at every tier
All three packages include the same complete training programme — the 12-day PADI IDC with Will Welbourn, 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 PADI fees additional | $2,390 PADI fees additional | $3,130 PADI fees additional * |
| PADI IDC (12-day programme) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| EFR Instructor course + materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| IDC Crewpack (required study materials) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor * Specialty rating included — PADI app fee separate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor * Specialty rating included — PADI app fee separate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 at Go Pro Caribbean | – | – | ✓ |
| PADI application fees for 3 add-on specialties | – | – | ✓ |
* PADI application fee of $92 per specialty applies to Enriched Air Nitrox and Emergency Oxygen Provider in all packages.
† Private en-suite room, short walk from Coconut Tree Divers, West End. All candidates may book additional nights from $5 per night.
‡ Choose from 16 specialties at Go Pro Caribbean. Wreck Specialty Instructor: +$100 surcharge. Sidemount Specialty Instructor: +$250 surcharge. 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 application fee of $92 per specialty applies to Nitrox and Oxygen Provider in all packages.
Wreck Specialty Instructor: +$100 surcharge. Sidemount Specialty Instructor: +$250 surcharge.
PADI instructor registration and IE fees not included in any package. Full pricing breakdown.
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 fees — covering your instructor registration, Instructor Examination entry, and specialty application fees for Nitrox and Oxygen Provider — are charged directly by PADI and are not included in any package. For the five-specialty package, PADI application fees for the three add-on specialties of your choice are included within the package price. See the full IDC cost page for a complete all-in breakdown.
What is not included in the package price?
PADI fees are charged directly by PADI and are not included in any package price. These cover your PADI instructor registration, your Instructor Examination entry fee, and — in all three packages — the specialty application fee for Enriched Air Nitrox and Emergency Oxygen Provider ($92 per specialty). For the five-specialty package, PADI application fees for the three additional specialties of your choice are included within the package price; only the Nitrox and Oxygen Provider application fees remain your own cost. See the full IDC cost page for a complete all-in breakdown.
Does the five-specialty package include accommodation?
Yes. The 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 available at $5 per night.
Which specialties can I choose for the five-specialty package?
Go Pro Caribbean offers 16 specialties at Roatan. Two — Enriched Air Nitrox and Emergency Oxygen Provider — are part of all IDC packages. The five-specialty package adds three further specialty instructor certifications of your choice. Recommended specialties for Roatan include Deep, Night, Underwater Photography, and Fish ID. A surcharge of $100 applies for Wreck and $250 for Sidemount; all other specialties are at no additional charge. If you are considering Sidemount, note that a prerequisite Sidemount Diver certification is required before the instructor training — speak to Will if this applies to you.
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. If you arrive early or stay for the pre-IDC Divemaster internship period, additional dives can be arranged at $15 per dive.
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 in a private en-suite room, or from $20 per night in a two-bedroom apartment with a private kitchen. 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.