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  I wanted to complete my IDC in 2020 but Covid put a stop to that. Holly kept in contact throughout and when I was eventually ready to return I... read more joined a fab group of people, who also made my experience a fab one.

Holly's approachable, strait to the point but relaxed style meant no question or lack of understanding was as issue. It had been a few years without using any knowledge id learnt in my dive master course but Holly made it all come back. Firman and other instructors were around too for help, feeling like you have joined a diving family.

I team taught for a while after completing my IDC and then went on to have my own students. I cannot wait to continue teaching this year and bring the ocean to more people.

Thanks Holly.

  After reading all the other reviews what else can I write?

Holly is indeed the best PADI Course Director on this planet. But more than that, she become... read more a good friend, someone that I know I can always count on. Her heart is bigger than all the oceans together. And staff support Ed and Justin are quite legendary too.
Thanks to all of them my all time dream to become a diving instructor is finally real. Yes, dreams do come true if you have the support of someone who real cares. And Holly did.
If you plan to become a diving instructor this is the place, look no further.

  Awesome Instructor development course !! - I did my IDC with Blue Marlin and Holly MacLeod, the course, the way that Holly is teaching, everything was just absolutely amazing. Everything is perfect, I just met an... read more entire new family here.
I quit everything to give it a go in diving industry as an instructor and here I am, teaching my passion to people on the island.
High quality course, recommended 500%
Thank you again for everything ❤️

  Holly is an exceptionally passionate course director who delivers the PADI Instructor Development Course with the attitude and standard that should be expected, and then some! She will make you... read more laugh, cry, and even learn stuff!!!
With the wealth of experience and knowledge this woman holds in her head, you would be stupid to look elsewhere, and I'm not joking.
Not to mention the setting. The idylic Gili Trawangan has everything one could want and need, night life, beach cleans, diving, diving, diving and diving.
Holly, if ever I need to re-do my IDC, I'll be coming back to you.

  I did my IDC in October! It was a great experience and really helped me build my confidence as a dive pro. Holly was extremely supportive, both in the water... read more and out. If you needed extra support or help she would happily give you more time to run through things with her. Everything was extremely clear and the wider team at Blue Marlin made you feel very welcome!

  I came here to do my IDC in July '19. The course is so well run by Holly the Course Director!she makes it really informative but also really fun and... read more enjoyable. She is assisted by IDC staff instructors Ed and Justin who were super available and helpful at all times as well! The whole set up is really good at trawangan dive in general; very professional and also the staff in general are quiet friendly. I find it hard to imagine where would be a better place to complete the IDC! Holly and the team were fantastic!! Thumbs up and would highly recommend!

  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.

  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!

  I did my IDC in the end of October 2019 in one of the most beautiful islands close to Bali, named Gili Trawangan Island. That was a perfect place to... read more do IDC, great dive site, warm water and more over HOLLY was a great teacher.
she is very patient, detailed, and so helpful with all the theory and practice.
she will always make sure that everyone understands the subject, she speaks slowly and very clear.
I could really understand even English is not my native language, so I highly recommend her for everyone who wanna take IDC in Indonesia.