rescue diver & EFR

The PADI Rescue Course is regularly described as the most rewarding and fun of all of the courses! By choosing to complete this course in Komodo you choose an area that will challenge you and ensure you complete the course with in depth knowledge of recognizing currents and potential hazards. Although this course is serious, our passionate instructors will ensure you build your confidence whilst also having fun. You will finish the course with a fantastic sense of achievement and a unique insight into how to increase your awareness of other divers, diving conditions and your own skills.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and take your diving skills to the next level? Then the PADI Rescue course is the course for you. This course is regularly described as one of the most challenging and rewarding courses, but also the most fun! The skills you’ll develop in this course range from self-rescue, recognising hazards, dealing with tired divers, nervous divers and what to do should a diving emergency occur..

If you are planning to become a dive professional, whether that is now or at some point in the future, this course is essential and marks the beginning of you building self awareness and awareness of others.

Safety has been and always will be the number one priority at all of our locations. We keep our course groups small with no more than 4 divers per group. Our instructors are all PADI certified and trained in taking all levels of diver. We have small speed boats with each dive boat so that we can ensure you will be expanding your dive knowledge in the best conditions as it means we can split the boat between two dives.

Our equipment is well maintained by our onsite technician, all of which is included in your package price. Our custom designed dive boats are equipped with full safety equipment ensuring you can travel around the Komodo National Park in style and enjoyment, safe in the knowledge you made a fantastic choice to dive with Scuba Junkie Komodo!

The diverse diving on the Komodo National Park acts as the perfect setting for your PADI rescue diver course. The sheltered areas lend themselves to developing your skills as you gain confidence, then you can then put these into practice on the more challenging sites of the park. This means you will finish the course with well rounded skills and a great level of confidence.

Also, you’ll still get to see things like sharks, turtles, mantas rays and so much more as you learn!

As you will have already completed your Rescue Theory prior to arrival through the PADI e-Learning system you will be able to jump straight into the water on your first full day with us.

Our PADI Instructors will spend the next 2 days with you reviewing the dive skills needed to be a fantastic rescue diver. There are ten skills to master and two rescue scenarios to complete. If all goes to plan there may be time for a little ‘fun dive’ as well.

Should you not already have your Emergency First Responder certification then you will need to allow for an extra day at the resort to complete this course.

The Emergency First Response course is designed to teach you basic steps for emergency care. It helps build confidence in lay rescuers in the hope they will more readily assist in an emergency situation. Through videos, theory sessions, and scenarios set up by your instructor you will learn valuable skills that could help save a life! 

The course covers CPR and First Aid training and is a requirement to take the PADI Rescue Course. However many people have said how valuable they have found the training and have used the skills in day-to-day life. 

It takes 4-6 hours to complete and is comprised of videos, practical skills, scenarios, and a final exam.

We offer some incredible value packages for the EFR and Rescue course. These packages include your course materials, a PADI instructor, equipment rental, food and accommodation.

Our Standard Terms and Conditions can be found here.

• Rescue & EFR training
• Rescue & EFR Certification on successful course completion
• Full dive equipment including dive computer for course days
• Accommodation, meals and activities as indicated above
• Return boat transfers to/from Labuan Bajo at scheduled times
• 10% government tax

• Alcoholic and soft drinks from the bar - cash only.
• Taxi Service from the Airport
• Please note, package rates are based on twin share rooms. If you are staying alone, a single occupancy fee will be applicable
  - Garden Bales: 350,000 IDR single occupancy fee per night
  - Rooms: 385,000 IDR single occupancy fee per night
• Komodo National Park Permit fees (to be paid on arrival, cash only)
  - 275,000 IDR per day for divers
  - 250,000 IDR per day for snorkellers
  - 75,000 IDR per day (Mon-Sat) or 100,000 IDR (Sundays/ Public Holidays) for Indonesian Nationals (KTP Required)