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  A big shoutout to Holly, Justin and Ed for making my instructor's course such an amazing experience!

As I was starting to plan my IDC I was looking around... read more for different places and with different course directors, but already at e-mail level it became clear that Holly was the one I would do it with. Professional and personal from the first answer, all through to when she was hugging us good luck for the IE. To me that's one of the things that really shows her professionalism; though having had loads and loads of students, she never made you feel like just "one in the crowd". The whole team were always there to help you with any questions or struggles anyone might have had, staying extra hours making sure everyone were confident in both in-water skills and theory.

The course is challenging (but fun!!), but as many people have stated before me, that just makes the exams seem like a piece of cake.

If you are looking for a place to do your IDC, I would definitely recommend doing it with Holly! Thank you guys for making it such a great time!

  My IDC with Holly at Blue Marlin was simply the best experience of my life.
I was dreaming to become a dive instructor for years, but because in the... read more past I had some bad experiences with diving, I grew up being terrified of going underwater.
Thanks to Holly and the professionalism of Blue Marlin staff I felt finally safe, and I gained confidence again. The thing that I liked the most was Holly's support always toward all the IDC candidates, no differences, no preferences. This helped to make my group the nicest group of people I've ever learned with and I miss them so much! I would do it again.

  Can't recommend enough this fantastic IDC course. It completely changed my life and Holly and her team helped me achieve my dream. I was scared of struggling since English is... read more not my first language but Holly took all the time I needed to make sure I was 100% ready. She goes above and beyond for her students and her positive energy is highly contagious. Not only does she make sure you pass the exam but she helps you do it in the best conditions and teaches you everything so you can become a great instructor. You will finish your course with the feeling you now have a little family on the Gili's and with memories you will treasure for the rest of your life.

  I could not recommend Holly and her team enough if you’re considering becoming a PADI OWSI. Holly has extensive knowledge and experience with the IDC and IE process. The course... read more is run efficiently so you are not in the classroom for long hours. There is a lot of support from Holly and her staff instructors which means if there is an area you’re struggling with you will receive personal instruction until you become confident.

In addition to the IDC itself, diving in Gili T is beautiful and the 2 weeks of fun diving before the course starts are such a fun opportunity to dive in a gorgeous destination. The island is affordable and has many options for food and accomodation.

10/10 couldn’t speak more highly of the entire experience.

  I did my IDC course this July 2019. I can’t be happier with the choice. Holly (course director) is the BEST!! She is a platinum course director.. and once you... read more meet her you know why. The team is top, with Justin, and Ed, our staff instructor; the knowledge, the support they give you, get you ready for what comes next..
Everything is well structured and organized, there’s plenty of time for learning, practice and practice and even practice more if you feel you need more.
Holly, Ed & Justin are always there for you, at any time, always ready to jump in the water to help you. Always checking on you to make sure you feel good about every aspect of the course.
You spend 2 super intense weeks, you bond with the other students creating life time friends!
Get ready for a lifetime adventure for a lifetime chance!
Time to sign up and enjoy those bubbles!! ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️

  I found Holly on a google search - she had by far the best reviews and Im so glad I chose Gili IDC. From the first communication with her... read more I knew she was the perfect choice. Holly makes this course approachable and fun because that...More

  When I was researching a place to do my IDC, I was considering three things: location, cost, and timing. I quickly decided on doing the course with Holly at Trawangan... read more Dive in January 2018 as it seemed like a great deal and a fantastic little...More

  From start to finish Holly and the team at Trawan Dive Centre (TDC) made the whole experience easy and enjoyable from getting to location, accommodation recommendations, course materials, pre-study guidance,... read more the course itself, the instructors exam (IE) and also team teaching with the experienced TDC instructors after passing the exam. Holly was very patient and helpful with all aspects of the course preparing you well for the IE.

  Holly makes the course awesome, it's a tough some days and a lot but the way she teaches and her incredible energy makes it so much fun! Also a big... read more shout out to Justin and Ed who are there for you when extra help is nessecary! Hope to see you guys soon, stay safe!